Teachers offer tips to rising seniors

As the academic year draws to a close, it’s time to bid farewell to the graduating class of 2024, while also acknowledging the challenges ahead for the rising seniors. Balancing schoolwork, college applications, and scholarships can be challenging, prompting educators to offer valuable insights for the upcoming year.

Arthur Wahner, a seasoned Probability and Statistics teacher in the 700 hall, emphasizes the importance of maintaining a robust work ethic from the outset. 

“Maintain a strong work ethic early in the year, because when college apps become due, things become busy,” said Wahner. “I’ve seen seniors do less work as they focus on college essays, and their grades and learning stuffered.”

Echoing this sentiment, graphic design teacher Cameron Greenfield underscores the significance of gratitude and receptiveness to guidance. He advises students to pay attention to advice, urging them to remain patient, ambitious, and proactive in pursuing their aspirations. 

Most importantly, Greenfield believes what’s most important is a strong sense of purpose within oneself.

“Don’t ever let anyone tell you that you can’t do something,” he said.

Meanwhile, government and CCG teacher Paolo Espiritu says to make sure to figure out your self-care regimen. 

“Students, especially the ones I work with, need to find a way to balance everything from the schoolwork and college prep and I think they need to find a way to enjoy the process,” Espiritu explained. “It’s really important to enjoy your senior year because you only get one senior year. Too much stress can cause that joy to just go away.”