Graduation season is here, and ACHS seniors are set to receive their diplomas and turn their tassels on Saturday, May 16, beginning at 10 a.m. at the football stadium. In reflection of their high school experiences, students in Mrs. Elliott’s 12th-grade English class were asked to leave some final words of wisdom and advice in an assignment titled “Senior Wills.”
Like a final will and testament, a will-maker (the senior) gifts or passes something down to a beneficiary or beneficiaries. Over the next few weeks, The Bulldog Barker will release the “Senior Wills” of the seniors who have granted permission for their wills to be published. Be sure to stay tuned and follow our page!
Preston Boisclair
“I, Preston, being of sound mind, do hereby bequeath the following seniority to our upcoming seniors. Becoming a senior doesn’t feel real at first. You finally made it, a moment you’ve been waiting for so long, but it’s bittersweet.
“To my junior class, I bequeath my calmness and patience to help you get through your last year, whilst helping you control yourself in a surreal-feeling year.
“In my sophomore class, I bequeath my ability to survive finals week and to let loose and have a little fun.
“To my freshmen, I bequeath my luck to you so you can get through the ruthless geometry class, because that was about the only thing that got me through it.
“And finally, our upcoming freshmen, I bequeath to you the confidence to get through freshman year and to enjoy your time and have fun while you can.
“I hope you all enjoy your years in school while you can, as I did mine…the weird moments, too.”
Brekyn Zook
“I, Brekyn Zook, being semi-responsible and fully checked out as a senior, do hereby bequeath the following truths, warnings, and survival tactics to the underclassmen of this school.
“To the future Seniors, I bequeath the unfortunate joy of spending more time filling out scholarships and college applications than actually doing homework. May your essays sound identical, and may you realize too late that “I’ll do it tomorrow” is a dangerous lifestyle.
“To the Juniors, I bequeath the sudden academic panic that makes this your most motivated year. You’re almost seniors, which means it’s time to fix whatever happened sophomore year. This is your comeback season. Use it wisely.
“To the Sophomores, I bequeath confusion, questionable decisions, and the realization that one bad quarter feels like the end of the world. It’s not, but it will definitely feel like it at the time.
“To the Freshmen, I bequeath this piece of honesty: upperclassmen are not mysterious or impressive; they are just tired. Focus on yourself before getting caught up in drama that won’t matter next year.
“To the lunch table crew, I bequeath our loud arguments, unfinished homework, and the ability to turn any serious conversation into absolute chaos in under thirty seconds.
“To my teachers, I bequeath my sincere apology for repeatedly asking, ‘What did we do last Friday?’ knowing full well I should have asked before I left for the rodeo. Thank you for your patience, your reminders, and for pretending not to notice when I clearly should have checked Google Classroom.
“And finally, to this school, I bequeath my mixed emotions. High school was stressful, dramatic, occasionally fun, and somehow over quickly. May you survive it, complain about it, and someday look back and laugh.”
Adrian Hess
“I, Adrian, being of sound mind (most days) and slightly sleep-deprived from late-night homework and early-morning alarms, do hereby bequeath the following treasures from my high school career.
“To the freshmen, I bequeath my map of the hallways and the wisdom that the shortest route between classes is never the fastest when everyone leaves at once.
“To the sophomore class, I bequeath my perfected skill of looking busy while actually trying to remember what the assignment was.
“To the juniors, I bequeath my test-taking survival kit: extra pens (in case one dies), deep breaths, and the ability to pretend you studied more than you did.
“To the seniors to be, I bequeath the sacred privilege of the final bell countdown and the realization that time moves both painfully slow and incredibly fast.
“To the teachers, I bequeath my appreciation for your patience, your reminders about deadlines, and your ability to answer the question, ‘Did we do anything important yesterday?’ with grace.
“To my friends, I bequeath inside jokes, lunch table memories, and the shared ability to laugh at the most random moments.
“Finally, to the entire school, I bequeath my school spirit, the echoes of cheering at games and assemblies, and the reminder to enjoy every moment, even the awkward ones.
“May you cherish these gifts as I have cherished my time here, and may the halls continue to be filled with laughter, learning, and memories waiting to be made.”
Check back later this week for more “Senior Wills” from the ACHS Class of 2026!
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