Senior year can be the most joyous year in one’s life or for some, the most sorrowful. For many, the year can be both, making it a bittersweet year. Senior year is, by far, the most memorable year. All one’s hard work finally pays off, they apply to the college of their dreams that will end one chapter of their life and start another. This edition highlights another two exceptional seniors: Emma Rumney and Evan Carter. Emma Rumney has her sights on the future, applying to numerous colleges. She has applied to the University of Rochester, University at Albany, Niagara University, Union College, and College of Saint Rose. At one of these colleges, Emma will work towards a degree in psychology with a focus on counseling psychology so she can one day become a mental health therapist. College is a brand new experience for young adults, the beginning of entering the world on their own. For Emma, she is most excited about meeting new people and encountering a new school environment. Emma’s favorite class was Mrs. Kurucz’s tenth grade Earth Science class because “The information was interesting and her teaching style worked well for me.” Also, each class period offered a fun learning experience, and “She is a wonderful person.” In high school, Emma wishes she took Careers or Public Speaking class- “Something that would better prepare me for life after high school.” Students at Onondaga have spent the past six years in the Junior/Senior High School creating close ties to the community and relationships with friends and staff members. She is going to miss the OCS teachers and faculty the most after graduating and moving onto college. High school is filled with highs and lows for all students. Emma’s proudest moment of her high school career is either winning the Weighted Ladies relay or winning an individual 400-meter race in her ninth-grade track and field season. As for extracurricular activities, Emma partakes in Envirothon, track and field, and band. Her favorite is Envirothon because “It’s always informative and it’s also a fun group of people to spend time with. In her free time, Emma spends most of her time reading and enjoying time with her family. Some of her hobbies include: reading, writing, hiking, bird watching, and spending time in nature. One thing many people do not know about Emma is that she knows how to fold and create origami. Senior year is all about the future and inching towards it at whatever pace one wants. As each day passes, a Senior comes closer and closer to reaching their goals. In ten years, Emma sees herself as a “practicing therapist, with the financial stability to offer free therapy to people if they can’t afford it.” Seniors have quite a bit of knowledge on the ins and outs of navigating high school. Emma’s advice to underclassmen is; “If you are struggling with something, school-related or not, ask for help. There is nothing wrong with needing help, and it will probably benefit you in the future if you learn how to ask for it now.” Evan Carter is another one of Onondaga’s outstanding seniors. He has not specifically applied to any colleges yet, but is interested in applying to any college with a hockey team with a location in the Northeast, ranging from Boston to Buffalo. High school allows you to find courses and subjects you like and dislike, narrowing down your interests to choose a college degree and future job. Evan hopes to pursue a finance degree because “I’ve always enjoyed handling money and creating plans to make the most out of my money.” In college, he also plans on being a student-athlete and playing college hockey. Not only do college athletics allow athletes to set goals and better themselves physically and mentally, it also allows you to be a part of a team and make many friends. Playing hockey in college excites Evan the most since “It’s been a dream of mine for a long time.” However, college is a brand new chapter and it is not all fun and games. All seniors are nervous or scared about attending college. For Evan, he is most scared of all the independence required for college and all the responsibilities he will have. Not only does Evan play hockey, but he is also a member of the baseball team. In hockey, Evan is a goalie and in baseball, he is a catcher. Many multi-sport athletes have a favorite and Evan’s is hockey because “ It’s the place I forget about everything going on in my life.” High school sports are filled with wins, losses, and even life lessons. Evan’s favorite memory is assisting his hockey team towards their third straight Sectional Championship in 2020. The four busy years of high school are jam-packed with tests, quizzes, sports games, homework, and pep rallies. By the end of your high school career, you will have collected so many memories and one will especially stand out to you. Evan’s favorite high school memory is when he started his first game on his high school hockey team. He is going to miss high school sports seasons the most, particularly hockey. Evan’s favorite class was Mr. Melfi’s math classes because he always had fun in his classes. Outside of school, you will find Evan on the ice rink, playing hockey. One thing many people do not know about Evan is that he has four siblings. As Evan’s high school career winds down, his advice to underclassmen is this; “Be involved in things like school sports as well as start applying to college early.” Good luck, Evan, in all your future goals and pursuits!
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