As the school year comes to an end, it’s important to savor every moment you have as you walk through the halls of West High. With every “last” comes a new beginning, and every request of, “hey, can you sign my yearbook?”, becomes an everlasting memory that will help you reflect on the good old days.
Every year the West High senior class officers organize a memorable event as the last hoorah for seniors. The senior picnic provides an opportunity to reconnect with classmates, peers, and friends. It’s a celebration of how far you’ve come, and most importantly a chance to slow down and enjoy each other’s presence before you close an important chapter.
One sentimental activity that most seniors take part in is signing each other’s yearbooks. Signing yearbooks is like capturing a moment in time; an everlasting keepsake. Pages will be filled with tangible sentimental notes from peers and friends that will last a lifetime.
According to senior Olivia Pizano, “It’s a great way to wish somebody well and write how we feel about others. From i’ll miss you til you’re very pretty, it helps give us a sense of community.”
Whether it’s a thoughtful note, farewell message, or even a simple signature captures the most gratitude message that will hold much value for years to come. Though it may come as a shock to who signs your yearbook, it’ll reconcile old friendships. Senior class officer Aaron Clinton mentions how, “I think signing each other’s yearbooks shows some compassion between the class as a whole. Even though some people weren’t always present in your high school journey it shows how little something that in the end is so impactful.”
Furthermore, many seniors view the senior picnic as allowing them to gather those last memories before they have before walking across the stage. It’s a break from upcoming finals, college decisions, and life changing experiences. It allows them to breathe, reflect, and savor the last weeks of their high school career.
As the curtain starts to close for the class of 2025, the senior picnic holds a special place in seniors’ hearts as well as the memories and experiences they’ve encountered over the last 4 years of their lives. With only a couple more bittersweet senior events to check off the final list senior Natalie Pratt
“I’m looking forward to graduation and getting to go back to my old school and walking the halls. I’m also looking forward to seeing my fellow classmates walk the stage and open up the next chapter of their life.”
