With life-guiding decisions to make and tight deadlines, sabercat seniors are almost ready to leave their den at Fossil Ridge High School. Although a little sad to be leaving friends and family behind, seniors are anticipating new relationships. They are scared, but exited to finally face the world.

Students are now finalizing their decisions on where they want the next chapter in their life to begin. Whether that is university, military, or a gap year, these decisions are the first timid steps into an entirely new challenge. College fairs and college visits are helpful sources available for all students who need more information. Many students stated that the in-state college fair recently held at Poudre High School on October 6^th, and out-of-state college fair at the Denver Mart on October 12^th, were very informative resources.

Avery Lux, a partaker in the out-of-state college fair stated, “I could understand more information about the college with more detail when talking face to face than just reading it online.” Ross Lannen, a senior who went to the same fair as a junior also agreed when he said, “it was really helpful because I found out a lot of information on specific colleges that I did not find online.”

Senior year for all students is a time to reflect back on the experiences and the memories of high school, but also the reputation that formed along with them. With stressful application processes many seniors find it difficult to summarize the entire length of their high school career and personal life’s in a little more than a thousand words. “Preparation is always stressful; however, when you call or email the admissions counselor, they are honest and straightforward when explaining what type of students they want at their colleges,” said Steven Hsu.

In this final year, a notoriously serious disease befalls the student population making them into victims of lazy attendance and work. Students must be protected from non-other than… senioritis. However, not all suffer from this weakness. Jason Hanna claimed, “Many don’t have senioritis as a senior because they know they have to finish strong. We all need some kind of motivation. It’s best not to have it.” The support from parents and friends seem to be an effective cure in Hanna’s opinion. Francesco Vassalli also stated, “I don’t have senioritis mainly because of an easy laid back schedule.” A more relaxed schedule is something all juniors who have met most of their graduation requirements can look forward to in their senior year.

 When talking about his junior year, Lannen mentioned that, “Last year was more stressful trying to balance grades, standardized tests, and extracurricular activities.”

Students will soon be taking the giant leap of faith into their adulthood. “It’s nerve-wracking and exciting because you know you’re going to be in completely different surroundings,” said Hanna. “I’m ready to move on and excited for independence and freedom that comes along with college,” exclaimed Lux.