Editor-In-Chief: Diego Hernandez

Four months, wait it’s three now. As the school year comes to an end and spring break has concluded, students are pushing their inner engines to finish the year. Amongst our campus near 3,000 students, 748 of them are pushing, or not trying to the best of their abilities. These 748 students are seniors and are now experiencing senioritis. Senior Jurni Gregorcyk shares her views on what this disease is.

  “I think senioritis is a time where people are just giving up on school as they feel there is no point to it anymore. These individuals are ready to begin the next part of their lives and it’s reflected in their drive,” Gregorcyk said. 

  As many seniors are within the same realm of being excited for college and their highschool chapter ending, there is no shortage to the many victims of senioritis. Senior Zoe O’Donnell shares the appeals and capabilities as to why this feeling is so prominent amongst this class.

  “Knowing that your GPA is now locked allows you to not feel as dedicated to your work. Personally, my wavering grades do not take a toll on me as next year is set for me without added pressures,” O’Donnell stated.

  With looming worries relieved, students are different in how long till they fall under senioritis’ spell. Senior Nico Ojeda explains how he in truth has not yet been able to become affiliated, even though most traditional numbers have been accomplished.

  “I will most likely feel senioritis after spring break or really the last nine week grading period of the school year. Right now I have a responsibility as an in-season athlete for baseball to maintain good grades,” Ojeda said.

  Seniors are not the only ones who seem to be able to become one with senioritis. This incorporation can be experienced among staff and administration alike. 

  “I think teachers can feel it too. They are completely ready for their own personal break away because even when we have three-day weekends or some student holidays they’re still here working,” Gregorcyk stated.

  Senioritis also has the potential to branch out away from what areas in which its temptations begin to take hold. As we go through the end of the year there are various tasks depending on the individual we must go through.

  “For theater at least, Mr. A has to keep us on our A game especially for officers. Throughout the years we’ve witnessed them slipping on their responsibilities and it can become pretty chaotic,” O’Donnell said.

  As our time comes to an end and as we recognize our new paths, school may seem a potential scare. Although it may not be wanted by some, senioritis may be able to set you free.

  “I think I’ll be able to get through a good amount of time without needing it, but ultimately I know I’m going to need it or these last few months and or weeks will be rough,” Ojeda stated.

  Senioritis, an emotion and state of mind, may be students and even faculties answers. Do not fear it as it may set you free.