Senior Year Survey
by Dainery Deleon, Camila Gonzalez, and Izaiah Otero
The Seniors of Somerset Academy South Homestead conducted a survey and gathered these results:
How does it feel to be a senior?
Most students said it feels great, or exciting to finally be seniors, while others felt sad, or said “it just feels like any other year.” Some were relieved it’s almost over, while a few admitted that it makes them nervous knowing that they will be adults soon.
How was your first day of school?
The majority described their first day as fun, chill, or exciting. A few found it stressful, boring, or confusing. Overall, most had a positive start.
How was your first set of classes?
With mixed opinions, some students enjoyed their classes, especially having friends in them, while others thought they were boring, mid, or bad enough to require schedule changes.
What are you most excited for this school year as a senior?
Seniors were most excited for Graduation, Grad Bash, Prom, Pep Rallies, Senior Skip Day, and making memories with their friends.
What advice would you give to freshmen?
Common advice included: don’t slack off early, focus on your GPA, get involved, make good friends, enjoy every moment, and do dual enrollment. Some said to work hard freshman year so senior year is easier, while others advised to “just go with the flow.”
How do you feel about the workload or expectations this year?
Some students felt the workload was minimal, while others already felt stressed and overwhelmed. Many felt pressure about planning for life after high school.
Will you be sad once you leave?
Responses varied. Many said yes, they’ll miss friends and memories, while others felt excitement and relief to move on to new stages in life.
What senior shirt did you choose?
Popular picks were Minecraft, Power Rangers, Spider, and SpongeBob, with some saying they forgot.
Projected rating for senior year overall (1–10):
Most students rated it between 6–8/10, saying it’s going well with fun activities ahead, though some felt there were too many restrictions.