As the class of 2026 begins their final year, I interviewed five senior high students whose answers all varied. I asked questions regarding how the seniors feel about their last year of high school, what they’re excited for, if they’re happy or sad it’s almost over, which teacher or staff member they’ll remember most, what school traditions they’ll miss, and what activities or clubs meant the most to them. I interviewed students: Macy Lou, Grace Sims, Nerriyah Berry, Madison Bono, and Allie Kitterlin.
- Ava Dale:What do you look forward most to throughout this school year?
Macy Lou: Throughout this school year, I look forward most to getting closer to everyone in the grade and having a good last year together.
Grace Sims: I am looking forward to Football season and making memories with the Senior class. I am also looking forward to the dance teams nationals.
Nerriyah Berry: The thing I look forward to most this year would definitely be the work that God is doing in all of our lives. I believe in a revival and having faith that he is gonna do something great in all of our lives.
Madison Bono: I am most looking forward to seeing all my peers growing closer to God throughout the year.
Allie Kitterlin: I’m looking forward to Friday night lights.
- Ava Dale: Are you more sad that this is your last high school year or more happy it’s almost over, why?
Macy Lou: I am in between both happy and sad, I like being around my friends, but school is a lot sometimes.
Grace Sims: I am happy that it is almost over because I am ready to live on my own and see what is in store for me but I am sad that I have to leave high school and start fresh with people.
Nerriyah Berry: I would say I’m definitely more happy, I’m excited to see the plan that the future holds and to start adulthood.
Madison Bono: I have mixed feelings about senior year. I am sad about leaving my friends and growing up, but I am happy that I can start navigating the world on my own following God’s call without all the stress of school.
Allie Kitterlin: I’m more happy that it’s almost over because I’m just ready to go and pursue my career.
- Ava Dale:What teacher or staff member has made your high school time the most memorable?
Macy Lou: I will miss Mrs. Neyland or Mr. Wear, both at first we got off on the wrong foot, but I love both of them as teachers now.
Grace Sims: I think that Mrs. Priest has made my high school time the most memorable because I connected with her the most and she is an easy person to talk to.
Nerriyah Berry: Mrs. Priest has made my Northlake experience the best, she has always greeted me with a smile and I can just always talk to her when I need it most.
Madison Bono: I think Mr. Wear or Mrs. Cook have made my years at Northlake the best.
Allie Kitterlin: I would say Coach Willis, Mrs. Frosch, and Mrs. Willie.
- Ava Dale: When you graduate from high school what tradition or event that we do are you going to miss the most?
Macy Lou: I will miss Friday Night Lights the most.
Grace Sims: I am going to miss the Homecoming parade the most and the Wolverine walk before football games.
Nerriyah Berry: Chapel would be the thing I miss most, it’s really nice to grow and explore my faith here at school, but also for this to be a safe place to do so.
Madison Bono: I think I will miss intramural games, junior senior retreat, or chapel the most.
Allie Kitterlin: I am really going to miss FNL.
- Ava Dale: What extracurricular activity or club has impacted your high school experience most, and why?
Macy Lou: Cheer, It has become my life and I love it.
Grace Sims: Dance team has impacted my high school career the most because I spend most of my time dancing and dance just brings me joy and peace of mind.
Nerriyah Berry: The cheer program has impacted me the most, just by all of the life lessons it has taught me and the leadership skills that I have gained from this program as well.
Madison Bono: My lead group has really helped me in expressing my faith and questions about God because we can openly talk about God and hear other people’s perspectives.
Allie Kitterlin: Dance team has impacted my high school experience the most because it is something that I enjoy and love doing.
