By Destany Charles, Hamilton High School
Do you think your suffering from the “itis?” The senioritis?
Like any other ‘itis,’ it happens in phases. I started experiencing senioritis during the summer. I went from phase to phase with no grace or preparation at all. I want all you seniors to know that if you have started experiencing the ‘itis’you are not alone.
Phase 1:Excitement, “OMG! I’m a freaking senior!!!!”
You’re excited about this new chapter in life your going into a new year that you think is going to be better then all the rest. You plan to go to all the football games home and away. You’re going to have a little fun, possibly ditch one or two classes. You’re going to make the most of final year, at least that’s what you think right now.
Phase 2:Stress, “OMG, I’m a freaking senior.”
You start pulling out your hair and grinding your teeth because of the impending 12th grade year. You start receiving mail from different schools and you may start hyperventilating. You are now entering the second phase of senioritis and there is no cure.
Phase 3: Acceptance, “OMG I’m a freaking senior”
You have accepted your fate. You are officially a senior and you are ready to face the trials of senior year. You are experiencing some excitement over things to come in the year like prom and senior week, etc. Colleges have stopped sending you mail, and are waiting to receive your application. So you are still a little antsy about which colleges your going to get into, this feeling will pass.
Phase 4: Indifference, “Omg I don’t give a fuck that I’m a freaking senior.”
You don’t care anymore. It doesn’t matter if you get a C in A.P. Chem, or that you didn’t join any clubs, school is almost over. Life goes on it doesn’t matter that Stacy and Lisa are pissed at Samantha for stealing Jodie’s boyfriend. This phase is when you are simply over the drama of high school. And if you have reached this phase you’re in luck you, have gotten through your senioritis with flying colors. Now lets just make it through graduation.
The order in which these symptoms take place may vary according to your experience in high school. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms contact your counselor immediately.
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