High school is a place where mistakes are made and memories are formed. Many people try to fit in while they’re in high school rather than being themselves. Unfortunately, this can cause students to lose themselves or change things about themselves to be liked by others. Numerous people don’t ask for help from their counselors, and this can lead to students being lost or not receiving the help they need. Teachers and students were asked to advise the incoming freshmen.
Adam Segura teaches Tech Theater, Advanced Tech Theater, Theater 1, and Creative Theater Workshop and has been a teacher for six years. Originally, Segura wanted to be a performer, but after seeing his college directors and some soul-searching, he found a love for directing and working with kids. Segura has always loved music and wishes that he had met people to convince him to join band.
“My biggest regret from high school was not getting involved in band. Music is such an amazing way to bond with other humans, and being able to play an instrument well would have been amazing. My best advice would be to try everything; our school is packed with opportunities, and you will definitely find something you’ll love,” said Segura.
Charli Clark is a senior in high school who is involved in Sources of Strength, Jazz Band, Marching Band, and has spent an entire summer with the Volleyball team. High school contributed to what she wants to do by allowing her to take the Law Enforcement Class taught by Joshua Henry. She signed up for the class for fun, but soon after, she realized that’s the way she wanted to go.
“My biggest regret would be that I didn’t take more summer classes to graduate early because it’s super easy, and even though you might miss out on senior-year activities, it’s better to move on. If I could redo one grade, I would redo freshman year because it would’ve changed a lot of my decisions as well as dealing with school differently,” said Clark.
Christyne Chauvenne is an English II and III teacher, and this is her first year teaching! Chauvenne didn’t always want to be a teacher, she didn’t decide until she transferred to the University of Central Missouri. She took a career aptitude test, and teaching was the highest result, so she rolled with it. When Chauvenne was little, she thought she would always be a famous actress.
“My biggest regret in high school was not being more involved, I hardly ever went to any events. My advice to all the incoming freshmen would be to soak it all in because time flies. Live in the moment, and do all the fun things now,” says Chauvanne.
Senior Reagan Thomas is involved in many things, such as Jazz Band, Marching Band, the high school’s Beekeeping Society, and the National Honor Society. After graduating, Thomas wants to become involved with music education because high school helped her realize how much she loves being involved with music.
“My biggest regret throughout high school would be not being as involved with the band as I am now. Some advice I would give is to get involved in the things you love; don’t waste your time doing what everyone else does. Be yourself,” said Thomas.
High school is a time of growth and learning, but it’s also a period where mistakes and regrets are inevitable. Whether it’s not stepping out of your comfort zone, neglecting friendships, or focusing too much on what others think, these regrets can serve as valuable lessons for the future. While we can’t change the past, we can use these experiences to shape who we become.
