Student Senior Statements

As a senior, the best advice I have for freshmen and underclassmen is to make sure you don’t overwork yourself. Enjoying school itself is by far more important than taking as many hard classes as possible. Push yourself, but make sure you are still leaving time to enjoy your life as well. Overworking yourself will result in a distaste for not only school but education as a whole. ...

These past four years have been a wild ride. I’ve had my fun, learned my lessons, and am ready to take on the next strides in life. All I can say is don’t overthink, relax, and let it flow. The energy you put out is the energy that’ll be reciprocated back. These 4 years will fly by so enjoy it. Gondo pride baby!

For incoming freshmen, the best advice I would give is to build a wide web of connections. It might sound difficult to find friends when it is your first year at a new school, but it’s nothing like that at Venice. Through joining clubs, joining sports and being open and friendly, I have had an amazing high school experience. I have been a part of the Volleyball team since my freshman year and those...

We’ve made it to the end of the race. Our bodies don’t know whether or not to cheer or stay neutral. We’ve accomplished so much in four years, some more than others. We survived a pandemic, we lost a loved one, we made friends, we lost friends, we enjoyed our time, we struggled, we loved, we broke up, we laughed, we cried, we celebrated, we pondered. High school tested our minds and our spirit...

Being a teenager is really hard. Navigating the waters of school, friendships, blooming romanticism, and growing independence and responsibility is tough. On top of that, we’re expected to take care of ourselves, maintain healthy relationships with friends and family, and not obsess over the little things. The little things add up -- I know. Especially in this past year, I’ve done nothing but learn abou...

Whenever you hear high school will fly by so fast—believe them. I thought I would dread sitting in a big scary school for four years, but I met people, found amazing teachers, joined clubs, and enjoyed the ride. Venice is a special place if you really take advantage of everything it has to offer.   My advice for freshman or any class would be:  Make time for the things that bring you jo...