Six Seniors Share Words of Wisdom to Underclassmen

Participating in many extracurriculars, senior Kyra Sanchez has been involved in student council, CommuniCare club (a club designed for teens to be involved in community work and volunteerism), theater, and school immersion trips.  “I was able to meet [and] get closer with people that I wouldn't necessarily have met otherwise,” said Sanchez, “it's really a way to branch out and get out of your c...

On everyone’s first day of high school, many students might feel overwhelmed, and maybe even lost and alone. It can be difficult to start at a new school with new classmates, new teachers, and a new atmosphere. Finding new friends can be challenging. As a freshman, senior Liam Rinehart tried out for the boys soccer team, and immediately found friends. “I would definitely recommend just participating...

Learning to balance her schoolwork, social life, and competitive sport, horseback riding, Hatte Hamilton has had to develop diligent organizational skills to have a balanced lifestyle.  “It’s a lot of work, but I feel like I’ve gotten into a pretty good routine with [balancing school and competitively riding horses],” said Hamilton. “It’s very time consuming, so I have to be very dil...

While being involved in the school musicals over his past four years, senior Luke Wild said he has learned the value of doing something you really love without caring about what others think. “[Theater] causes you [to] lose a lot of sleep,” Wild said. “[But] I think… if you enjoy something, you should go out and do it.” Wild commented about the stigmas surrounding theater, making note...

After attending La Salle for the past four years, senior Silas Petersen has two large pieces of advice he has taken away from high school: prioritize what makes you happy, and know your strengths and weaknesses.  Over the years, Petersen has learned from experience that both of these are key to having a good time in high school.  “Know your strengths and weaknesses,” Petersen said. “Sophomore year I took H...

Participating in both track and volleyball throughout her four years at La Salle, senior Mary Gach has learned from each of these programs. Her largest takeaway, she said, is to “never be outworked, because to achieve greatness, you can’t take shortcuts.” Over her four years, she has taken many advanced courses. Although some of the courses can be rigorous, she has grown to love them. “As...