Three years ago, three freshmen set out for their first day at Rocklin High School (RHS), all being terrified by the new experiences to come. Fast forward to the present day, three Quarry Bowls and 540 lengthy school days later, these different, yet alike students are finally seniors.

Senior year should be a special year where you push yourself to experience new things that you may have not have wanted to do before. First year RHS varsity dance team member, Grace Sloan says, “ This might sound like a cliche answer but I am so excited for football games.” Despite being scared, Sloan, an inexperienced dancer compared to her teammates, decided to try out for the dance team her senior year and she made it. Grace says, “Since this is my first year as a RHS dancer it’s definitely different being on the field than in the student section. I am really happy that I made some good connections with the girls and it feels like a big family.” Grace concludes, “If I was to tell my past high school self it would be to go and try things that you are scared or uncomfortable to do. You might surprise yourself with the outcome. Senior year is a glimpse of time in your life, so why not live it to the fullest.”

RHS senior, Nick Ryan has been on the boys golf team here at Rocklin since his freshman year. It is one of the activities he looks forward to most every year. Ryan adds, “one of my goals for my senior year would be to make Varsity Gollf. I’ve always had a club in my hand since I was little and being on the varsity team would make my senior year feel complete.” For the past several years RHS has been taking seniors to Disneyland and Universal Studios for their senior trip. Nick says “I’m looking forward to the annual Disneyland and Universal Studio trip at the end of the year. I love Disneyland so much. My family and I will go to Disney World during the summer for a whole two weeks.” It’s no secret that this is one of the best perks about being an upperclassman. Who doesn’t like Disneyland?

RHS senior Angeline Basle, who moved here her freshman year from France, expresses her excitement for college admissions day during senior year. “I can’t wait to hear about everyone’s plan after high school and knowing if one of my friends got into their dream school!” Basle is looking forward to her AP Bio class the most her senior year. She says that, “Ms. Demaria is the best!. This is a pathway I am interested in since I want to become a veterinarian so I know this will make my senior year enjoyable.” Angeline reveals that, “I really love the medical field. Last year I actually met a French veterinary professor at UC Davis, Catherine Renaudin and was able to shadow her for a couple of days.” High school, especially your last year, is filled with lots of emotions, and you start to change into the person you want to be. Basle says “I feel like you don’t mentally mature until your senior year. I’ve missed out on so many activities in high school because I just simply didn’t want to go. If I were to go back and do it all again, I would. I mean it’s high school, it’s a one time experience.”