As the school year comes to an end, a handful of seniors are working to complete the goals and experiences they have on their bucket list. The lists often contain activities, events, and memories that students hope to experience before graduation.
While each student’s bucket list may be different, senior Akaila Duncan says, “Some of the stuff [on my bucket list] was small things, like getting involved or making new friends because I had just transferred s
chools,” Duncan said. “But then there is bigger things, like making it to state for basketball and track.”
Some create a bucket list at the beginning of their senior year, or maybe even at the beginning of high school. Over time, these lists can change, get completed, or remain unfinished.
For instance, while Duncan intends to complete her senior bucket list, she knows it wouldn’t negatively impact her if she doesn’t.
“That’s always the goal, but if I don’t complete [the bucket list] then it’s not the end of the world.”
Senior traditions are also a big part of bucket lists. Some senior traditions include playing senior assassin, wearing kid backpacks, and participating in senior skip day. Even though not everyone will participate in these traditions, they are still prevalent.
Time is flying by, and as graduation gets closer, some are reflecting on the past four years. Describing high school as a time filled with changes, responsibilities, and experiences.
Before starting high school, it may seem scary or intimidating. If given the opportunity to talk to her younger self about high school, Duncan says she would tell her past self that it will be okay, “It’s not as scary as I thought it would be,” Duncan said. “And getting involved is definitely worth it.”
As the year is coming to an end, seniors continue working toward the goals and experiences they placed on their bucket lists. Whether the lists are fully completed or still in progress, the seniors continue to pursue the senior traditions that feel important to them, before the school year ends.
