By: Sydney Brammer
The end of the decade has been the talk of the school for the past few days. Many students and even teachers are excited about it, but some aren’t really affected by it. High school students’ childhoods are flying by and here are some of their thoughts about this year and the new decade right around the corner.
Kylea Moshier ’20 as this is her last year here at Redwood says, “It’s so crazy to think that this decade is coming to an end, mostly just because looking back so much has changed since 2010 and a lot of great memories have been made.” Looking back at her 4 years of high school Moshier says, “You never really know how much has happened in just one year until you look back, and while there are definitely some things I wish I had done, it’s so cool to see all of the experiences I have had.” Out of her whole high school experience, Moshier is going to miss, “my childhood decade in general. Next year I turn 18 which means I’m basically an adult… so I’m going to miss my high school, middle, and elementary school memories. But I’m excited for this next chapter in my life.”
Logan Wells ’20 another senior here at Redwood says, “This last decade has been awesome and I would say I’m going to be sad that it’s ending, but I’m excited for what the next decade has in store!” Wells is going to miss, “my friends and the relationships I have formed with them over the past decade.” A goal of Wells is to finalize where he’s going to college and then focus on having a great first semester next fall! Lastly, Wells says, “times are changing, but I think that with the changes and different times, there will be many more memories and good times!”
Michael de Campos-Inkster ’21 is “really excited for the year to be ending. I love the feeling of a fresh start and I am really excited to see what 2020 brings.” de Campos-Inkster’s favorite memory is “the Climate Change Walkout because it was really empowering to see everyone come together and spread awareness for an issue we are all passionate about.” Her goal for next year is to “work hard and continue to get good grades…Next year I’m applying to college so that’s definitely a scary thought, but also very exciting.”
Jackson Ford ’22 unlike most of these past interviews says, “I feel as if time is irrelevant and the passing of a decade could’ve been last year, or it could’ve been next year it just doesn’t really matter to me.” Ford also says, “There’s a lot of things that I can go back to like TV shows I watched when I was little, but the thing I’m going to miss the most that I can’t control is elementary school, I miss doing nothing and stressing about only a word test the next day.” Something he thinks he could’ve done is “work harder, but this year has been pretty good and I’m happy with what has happened.” Ford doesn’t think anything will change in the next decade besides new technology which is always advancing, “The new decade isn’t inspiration for new things, new things are just inevitable to come.”
Mrs. Aston, the Activities Director here at Redwood says, “It is always exciting when a year comes to an end. There is so much to look back on and appreciate.” Mrs. Aston’s goal for the upcoming year is to continue to grow and learn from her students. One of her favorite memories from her first year working here is her first cowhide. Some more fun memories outside of school is traveling the world and getting to experience other cultures.
Overall, students and staff here at Redwood are pretty excited for what the new decade will bring. However, it is sad to let go most of our childhoods, there’s always new and fun things right around the corner.