Senior year can be the most memorable year of one’s life. It can be extremely happy and exciting for some and sorrowful for others. For many the year can be both, making it a bittersweet year. Senior year is by far the most memorable year of one’s high school career. Unfortunately, for Seniors all across the country, their Senior year has been cut short, causing them to miss some of the most exciting and memorable trips and events of their high school career. Just because this year has not gone as planned, nor are we currently able to be in school, does not mean Onondaga’s Seniors deserve any less recognition. This edition highlights yet another outstanding senior: Zach Delaney This coming fall, Zach Delaney is attending Hobart and William Smith Colleges. He chose to go there because he loves “the close-knit community atmosphere on campus” and he “will still be close to home” where his family is. At Hobart and William Smith Colleges, he will be majoring in economics. Not only will he be a student at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, but he will also be an athlete playing lacrosse in the upcoming season. Zach will play midfield, which is both offensive and defensive. He has played this position all through high school. In high school, Zach played football, hockey, and lacrosse. In football, he played on both sides of the ball as quarterback and safety. In hockey, Zach said he was “specifically a defenseman, whereas in lacrosse I play both offensive and defensive midfield”. Zach’s favorite sport that he plays is lacrosse because “I really find it to be unique in its own way as well as a challenge, which I am always willing to push myself to in order to keep getting better”. His favorite high school sports memory was winning two state championships in his junior year, one for hockey and the other lacrosse. High school is not all about sports, even athletes participate in extracurricular activities and clubs. Zach said, “Even though I spend most of my time involved in sports, I am also a member of National Honor Society, Varsity Club, Peer Mentoring, and the SECNY team.” On the SECNY Tiger Branch Credit Union team, Zach is the Branch Manager, making this his second year working for the Tiger Branch. He joined the SECNY Tiger Branch so he “could learn valuable life skills and lessons that could benefit me later on in life from a financial standpoint”. Zach’s proudest high school achievement is that he is among the top-ranking students in the Class of 2020 and has had continuous success in winning championships throughout his entire athletic career, including a total of six sectional titles and two state titles. Going to college can be exciting and thrilling for many, as it is a brand new experience. For Zach, the thing that excites him the most about going to college is “beginning the next chapter of my life and continuing to further my education and my lacrosse career, as well as getting to meet lots of new friends”. Not only is college exciting but it can also be scary and worrisome. Joining a new community and starting a new school is not always easy. One thing Zach is worried about is the “thought of difficult coursework” He may be worried, however, he is “willing to do whatever it takes to succeed”. While Zach is excited about beginning a new chapter, ending a chapter can also be sad. Zach is going to miss “walking the halls of Onondaga and seeing all the friendly and familiar faces of my friends, as well as the faculty”. When Zach was asked for what advice he would give to any high schooler, he said the following: “One piece of advice that I would give to an incoming high schooler would be to never be afraid to push yourself to the limits and go out of your comfort zone.” His favorite grade would have been his senior year because “I was really looking forward to enjoying all of the fun and memorable activities and events that we had planned.” While people may know one another in a school environment, there are many things about one’s self that people probably do not know about you. Something many people do not know about Zach is that he “really likes to sing out loud and listen to music”, but only when he is alone. Life can be quite the journey full of twists and turns, hardships, and triumphs. Throughout one’s life, there is always someone who impacts and inspires you to push through and succeed. Zach said “My life has been inspired and impacted the most by those who I am the closest with, which is my family and my girlfriend. Every one of these individuals has always encouraged me and pushed me to be the best I possibly can at whatever I do in life, whether that’s striving in the classroom or on the sports field.” Good luck Zach in all your future endeavors including your lacrosse seasons to come at Hobart and William Smith Colleges! Hopefully, the Senior Class can get back to school to enjoy their Senior year soon!
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