The seniors’ last day is rapidly approaching and many of them have mixed feelings about the subject. With under a month left in their high school career, some cannot believe it is all coming to an end.

“I can’t believe that my entire school career will be over in a few weeks,” said Carlie Tacker.

As they live through the final days of their high school career, some students wish they could’ve done more earlier on.

“I would have tried to be more outgoing my freshman and sophomore year,” said Jimmy Alexander.

While others would have changed a few things throughout the year.

“If I could change anything, I would change the fact that I procrastinated on basically every thing I did,” said Tacker.

Some wish they wouldn’t have anticipated this day to come.

“I guess I’d change all of the times I spent wishing and hoping my senior year would come faster,” said Josie Keathley.

Most of those graduating have been here in Searcy schools since they started.

“I’ve been enrolled since kindergarten,” said Alexander.

Seniors reflected on their hardest year in high school.

“Junior year was the hardest,” said Alexander. “I had 3 AP classes and an honor class, and they were all really difficult.”

Others could not narrow the list down.

“I feel as though it’s it a tie between my junior and senior years,” said Keathley.

Seniors have made many memories during their time at Searcy High School.

“One of my favorite memories would be last year’s prom,” said Tacker. “It was so fun! We ate at Red Lobster, went to prom, and then we ended the night with breakfast at IHOP.”

And others see the smaller things as a memory one could never forget.

“I love the memories I’ve made on Fridays:  the pre-game buzz in the air that fills the hallways with excitement, getting to be among the cheers for various sports teams, and knowing that I was a part of this amazing student body,” said Keathley.

Graduating seniors have a variety of plans for life after high school.

“I’m taking a year off for mission work,” said Luke Moore.

 

For some, these plans are for further education.

“I’m going to college at Fayetteville,” said Alexander.

Some base choices for colleges depending on their career focus.

“I’m going to Hendrix College in Conway,” said Keathley. “Hopefully I will be well on my way to becoming a pediatric surgeon.”

Graduating seniors plan to enter into a variety of career fields.

“I plan to attend Harding University,” said Tacker. “I plan to major in graphic design and minor in marketing.”

Wherever these seniors plan to go after graduation, they are all thankful for the time they’ve spent at Searcy High School.

“Regardless of all of the strict guidelines and crazy antics Searcy High School may seem to have, high school is a time to find who you may want to be,” said Keathley. “I truly wouldn’t trade these past four years for anything.”

“I am very fortunate to have been able to be a part of such a great school district,” said Tacker.