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I might not look like it now, but in high school, I was a miler – 1600 meters or 4 laps around the 400 meter track. I wasn’t that bad. By my senior year, I often found myself out front leading or in the lead pack. As if the runners needed a reminder, a meet judge would ring a bell or blow an air horn when the first person crossed the start/finish line to signal the final quarter mile and the end of the race.
For our VCHS seniors – all 48 of them – they are entering the final lap of their senior year – the last quarter. They have worked hard (hard might be relative for a senior ☺️ ) with academics, athletics, the arts, while also writing college essays and completing college applications. The fruit of the latter is starting to show and will continue over the next few weeks.
It has long been a tradition for us to have senior photos mounted on the wall at the entry next to the front desk. It shows college applications, acceptances, and decisions. Some of our seniors are early birds – a welcome relief to their parents. Other seniors will give a parent (more) gray hair waiting to make a decision at the deadline – May 1. To date, it’s exciting to see their decisions include: Boston College, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Haverford, and University of San Diego.
Back to the final lap. After Spring Break, our academic 4th quarter begins. It will be filled with events that will celebrate the Class of 2023, including:
April 13 – Senior Salute
May 26 – Baccalaureate
May 27 – Graduation
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