The End is Near, the Time has Come

by: Jessica Wood

With December already in full swing, this school year is already half over, which is causing many students and fac­ulty alike to stress about second semester and future plans.

As the first semester comes to a close, this time can cause many seniors to worry about post-high school plans. Myself included, it is unusual how fast time has gone, and the last seconds of high school are running out.

To the class of 2011, we all need to stop procrastinating on future plans and start to make a goal for the future and work to strive for that goal.

If students are careful to plan things out over the next few months it won’t be as scary. Before having an anxiety attack, go talk to a school counselor; they will help students figure out what they want to achieve. They will either get students ready for college, armed forces or work opportunities.

The most important thing that everyone needs to remember is to stay in control. Have control of your future by having the respon­sibility to decide what is best for you.

Many seniors start to think negatively as if “they are not good enough” which is severely false. The key to success is to believe that you can do anything.

Many specialists believe suc­cess equals education, but for some people school isn’t for them. People should do what is right for them, even if that means not get­ting further education.

The end of this school year is within sight. It’s up to you to stay on task so that you will be ready for the next stage.

Whether it is teaching another year, moving on from high school or just moving up the high school ladder, be ready to improve and continue through life.

Don’t let life pass you by without taking charge; be in the present and also ready for what life is going to throw at you next. You never know what could be coming.