Chalk-full of senior traditions

On the day before the school year started, seniors gathered in small groups and chalked their parking spots. Students found inspiration for their art in various ways. Whether they used Pinterest to find a design to recreate, or they came up with their design on their own, the decorated spots were all unique in their own way. 

“I chose ‘this is rad bro’ because I say ‘bro’ a lot and I feel like it really fits my personality,” senior Emily Stackhouse said. “I’m trying to keep a positive mindset for senior year, so I’m saying it’s going to be rad.” 

The colorful parking lot does not just show the artistic ability of students, but it also represents the beginning of the end for the class of 2021. 

As well as decorating parking spots, many seniors choose to decorate their cars. Many of the designs include blue, black, and white paint used to display the word “senior” in addition to lines, dots, and stars. 

As this was the first of many senior-specific traditions, seniors look forward to the potential to have as many other senior moments as possible. 

“I hope we get to do a lot of traditions that other seniors have done, but also I understand that with the coronavirus it’s going to be different,” senior Erika Thomsen said. “I’m just hoping for a fun year.” 

In spite of the senior tailgate being cancelled, seniors are still full of pride as they enter the halls of Starr’s Mill on their last first day of school. The togetherness brought by the synchronized senior shirts, reflects the fact that although we cannot be together all the time, we are still all in this together. 

The start of the year is always exciting, but for the senior class, it is extra special. The memories the seniors make throughout this next year will be the stories that are told for generations to come.