Written by: Delaney Flanigan
Returning to school after spring break brings seniors to the final stretch of their high school years. In these last weeks, many things are on the seniors’ minds: graduation, college decisions and preparations, and soaking up the time left with friends and teachers.
Providence’s two week spring break provided seniors with a much needed break from the stress of assignments and tests. Seniors travelled to a range of places, such as Rome and Las Vegas. Lauren Damberg and Annabel Worner spent their break in Rosemary Beach, Florida.
“My trip was a very needed recharge in the sun before coming back for the last weeks of the school year. My favorite part of the trip was hiking the Dunes that overlooked the water,” Damberg said.
Anna Neill and Caroline Stephenson on the beach in Punta Cana.
The return from spring break came with the shocking realization for seniors that there are only 35 days left of school before finals week. While many are excited about the near end of high school, others wish they had more time left at PA.
“Since I’ve been at Providence since Pre-K, finding out the number of days left of school really surprised me. I made it my goal to make every day count with my friends. While I am sad there is only a short time left, I am super excited for the future,” Keira Marshall commented.
Keira Marshall returns to her Pre-K classroom, 13 years later.
As graduation approaches, seniors’ excitement to walk across the stage and receive their diploma continues to grow. Final spring sports seasons, theater performances, and senior speeches build the anticipation for May 30, graduation day.
“It’s all very surreal. I feel a little sad leaving Providence Academy and doing my last theater performance. However, I am very excited for college and these next steps of my life,” Jacob Olson mentioned.
Some seniors have already chosen where they will go to college, while others are still making their final decisions and have until May 1, Decision Day, to decide. With scholarship applications, dorm shopping, and roommate choices, the to-do list is long for many, whether they have decided on a college or not.
“As someone who has been committed since December, I still have a lot of things to do. I am still applying for scholarships and housing while balancing school work too. But all of it is worth it because I am so excited to meet new people and learn new things next year,” Mckennah Anderson said.
Joe Spades and Dr. Lewin smile with their hybrid bond model.
To seniors, one of the most important aspects of this time of year is savoring the time left with the friends and teachers they love. Whether it is after school chats with Mr. Schmalzbauer, laughing with friends in senior study hall, or having conversations with those they may not be as close with, seniors are making sure to live in the moment.
“I am especially savoring my last few months with Dr. Lewin in Advanced Chemistry. I have a great connection with him. He was also my chemistry teacher when I was a freshman, so having him again as a senior has been full circle,” Joe Spades said.
The final stretch of the school year is a sentimental, but exciting time for seniors. The class of 2025 is ready for the next chapter of their lives, but are also making sure to not take any of their time left at PA for granted.