After walking the stage at graduation people go their separate ways. All in the desire to do good things and go places. Whether that includes going to college to get a degree, getting straight into a job, or joining the United States Armed Forces.
When talking to seniors they had different plans for the future, lots of goals, and many ways to reach them.
“After high school, I’m going to attend KU, majoring in business and minoring in interior design,” senior Kenlee Miller said. “My goal for the future is to make a lot of money.”
“I’m going to be attending Washburn University in the fall, getting my Bachelor in Fine Arts,” senior Olivia Ware said. “My goals are to be comfortable financially and be able to use my creativity and skills in my career.”
“I want to start late to attend college and then Major in Business,” senior Kiersten Ciastkowski said. I’m planning to go back to Australia for about six months, so I can hang out with my friends, family and work a lot.”
“After high school, I’m planning to attend the United States Air Force,” senior Drew Flick said. “My goal after retiring from the Air Force is to own a diesel mechanic shop.”
Even though the Senior graduates are excited to experience their futures. Each of them are sad to leave Baldwin High School and the memories they’ve made throughout their years here.
“I’m going to miss all of the games and spirit days,” Ciastkowski said.
“I’m going to miss the activities like theater and band,” Ware said.
“I’m going to miss seeing my friends every day,” Miller said.
“I’m gonna miss the high school spirit of Baldwin High School and the community,” Flick said.
The staff at Baldwin High School is also sad to see another great group of kids leaving, but excited to see the positive change they will make in the world. Some staff members even had advice to give to the seniors.
“My advice for seniors is to do their very best in everything they do,” coach Robert Lisher said. “Don’t leave anything on the table, always do the best you can regardless, and treat everyone with respect and dignity.”
“While they’re still in high school they should enjoy it,” counselor Autumn Weiss said. “These last few months are going to go by fast. My advice for after high school is for them to find their thing, find what makes them happy.”