As senior year continues to run away, time starts to feel as if it comes to a standstill. Class lasting only 50 minutes starts to feel as if it goes on for an eternity. Lots of seniors complain about this phenomenon, some calling it “an over due burnout”. The term senioritis has seemed to grow in popularity over recent years, especially with its relevance on social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
The seniors of Stevens High School had some strong opinions about senioritis. Senior Sophia Wright said, “I have been experiencing senioritis since the first month of school. My thought process is that I am already accepted into college and preparing for my future, why would I devote all my time to nothing.” Senior JonPaul Sullivan had a different outlook on senior year. “I have surrounded myself with great people within the school system for the reason that I can come to school every day with a smile on my face and enjoy each and every day despite negative obstacles.”
Teachers also see the impact of senioritis in their classrooms. Science teacher Katie Wiedrich says, “Towards the end of the semesters, and times after breaks, students start to seem more distracted by what their future holds. Lots of seniors start to see false hope at the end of the tunnel, without understanding what that light is. I love my students and I never want them to leave, but don’t let that stop you from stopping from reaching your goals.”
Students cannot control the time that is left. Despite short days feeling like a sentence of misery, and days moving inch by inch, the time left for seniors in this building goes down day by day. So much to do in such little time may contribute to what it feels like forever. With graduation coming, scholarships due, admissions essays, and all the preparation for the remainder of our lives, stress is inevitable.
Students think they have all the time in the world to really get these things done, especially when we’re stuck in school forever, but in reality, the remainder of our childhood sits on the shoulders of the next 3 months. Senioritis or not, we determine the outcome of what these last few days are to hold.
