Class of 2026, say what song defines their last year at Redwood High School.
By: Sophia Rodriguez
With the class of 2026 graduating this June, it leaves a lot of questions, like what song’s define their school year?
Savannah LaRue, ’26, says the song, “Disillusioned” by Daniel Caesar defines her senior year.
“I couldn’t help but notice/ You find this whole life thing a drag/ Think this s**t’s bogus,” Disillusioned by Daniel Caesar.
“Everything’s just changing at a fast pace that is hard for me to keep up with at times. [Disillusioned] calms me and reminds me that everything is going to be okay,” says LaRue.
To LaRue, the song expresses a desire not to grow older, as everyone around her is changing, especially as she finishes her last year at Redwood.
Sebastien Rodriguez, ’26, says, “Time Flies” by Drake describes his senior year.
“Still with the dawgs that I grew beside,” Time Flies by Drake.
To Rodriguez, this line means “I’m still hanging out with the friends I grew up with.”
Mahealani Burke, ’26, says “Flip A Switch.” by Raye, defines her senior year.
“You no longer know me, I no longer want you, you may never hold me,” Flip A Switch. By Raye.
Burke says she picks this song because, “it’s just a little too relatable this year.”
Cole Acevedo, ’26, says a song that defines her senior year is “Forgiveless” by SZA.
“I might forgive it, I won’t forget it, ” Forgiveless by SZA.
“I feel like that song encapsulates senior year because it is important. [I turned 18], so I’m an adult now, so you have to think about not dwelling on the past. You have to keep moving forward,” Says, Acevedo.
Sophia Rodriguez
Sophia Rodriguez, is a third-year journalism student and co-sports editor. She writes stories across a variety of topics. She enjoys sharing meaningful stories and working with others to bring fresh perspectives.
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