Another wave of Travelers Rest students is now experiencing the condition known as senioritis. Affecting nearly all 12th graders, senioritis has a long history of plaguing Devildogs in their final months. There are several symptoms of senioritis, and if they are not stifled, the condition can remove all hope of academic motivation.

Many seniors take advantage of the opportunity to sign up for an Open A.M. or Open P.M., leaving them with only two classes. While this has many perks, it can also make it hard for students to focus whenever they have to be at school longer than the three hours they quickly become accustomed to. It is a good idea to start a routine to fill your free time while others are still at school, and working out or starting an internship are good ideas, as both have helped me out.

When asked about senioritis, Carter Vickers simply said, “it’s a struggle.” Mel Norton replied, “I just want to go to sleep.” When you combine these two quotes, the full sentiment of senioritis is summed up. No matter which way you look at it, senioritis really is a vicious cycle.

If senioritis were a sport, I would be the captain, and would probably even make all-state. If you want to escape the trap of senioritis, or even embrace it, I can help you with either one. Hobbies and sports are both good extracurricular activities to fill time, or you can just enjoy being a senior! The choice is up to you.