By Edward Shivers and Jackeitha Roberson Staff Writers
There was a surprise announcement about the valedictorians during April’s Senior Pinning ceremony: At graduation, there will be four seniors sharing the top-of-the-class spotlight.
They are Camera Edgar, Shaila Moore, Nayeem Latif and Vicenta Vargas.
These students were asked to provide some farewell advice for the underclassmen. The group has the typical academic advice about working hard and organizing your time, but they also have practical advice they wish they had been given along the way.
Some has to do with money. Generally, the wisdom is to save your money because senior year is expensive with senior dues, events, and college deposits and application fees.
Other advice is about one’s approach to life that can go even beyond school.
“The best attitude to have through high school is optimism,” Latif said.
“Drama is not your friend,” Edgar said.
Some advice is about how to survive senior year.
“Don’t exert useless energy, you will regret all the precious time you wasted on things you don’t remember,” Latif said. “Work smarter, not harder.”
“Apply to colleges early,” Moore said. “Have some work done before you start your senior year.”
At the end of the day, they advise to not give up.
“It’s never too late to turn your life around,” Vargas said. “All it takes is a desire to be more than who you are.”
