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June 14, 2025
After four years at Morro Bay High School, and a total of 12 years with the same group of peers for many, MBHS seniors will be saying goodbye to the schools many of them have known their whole lives. While many seniors are sad to say goodbye, most are enthusiastic about the future and look forward to their post-high school plans.
MBHS seniors will be adventuring around the country to fulfill their dreams; some students will be attending a community college, some straight to a four-year, and others will be attending specialty schools. Many seniors also plan to continue hobbies and passions they developed in their years at MBHS. Senior Dylan Chappell, an avid photographer, said, “I’d like to up my photography game, maybe get some new gear and start making money from it.”
MBHS Class of 2025 throwing their caps in celebration of their accomplishment (Photo Credit: Sandprints Photography)
Morro Bay’s class of 2025 has many diverse plans for after high school, but most seniors also express sadness for leaving their hometown. “I am excited to graduate, I would say that I feel ready to leave the school but I’m also sad to have to leave Morro Bay in general,” said senior Orion Rea; “It’s sort of a weird feeling to know I won’t be coming back next year.” Additionally, senior Grace Lindsey said, “I’m excited for graduation and everything that follows.”
While our seniors are generally very excited to graduate and move on from high school, they also shared some regrets they had from their high school years. “I regret thinking that everybody was against me, causing me to not be more involved in things around campus,” said Chappell, commenting on her experiences with some of MBHS’ clubs, classes, and sports. “I regret not prioritizing myself … when I needed extra support,” said Lindsey. High school is full of so many events, groups, and unique experiences, but prioritizing yourself and your mental health is often a struggle that many students have and come to regret not doing by the time the experience is over.
Despite some regrets they may have, some of our graduating students gave advice for next year’s graduating class, which are this year’s juniors. “Make sure to slow down and appreciate the little things about senior year. There are a lot of things that if you don’t stop and focus on them you’ll regret it,” said Rea, advising next year’s graduates to slow down and live in the moment. Chappell added to this, saying, “Have an open mind to new experiences and don’t let academics devour your social life.”
So many of MBHS’ seniors are sharing feelings of nostalgia and gratitude for their experiences in high school. While it will be sad to see them go, Morro Bay High School’s class of 2025 has so many dreams and aspirations for after graduation, and it will be exciting to see how they continue with these plans afterward.
“Enjoy it while you can. Time flies by fast so take a second and enjoy it before it’s too late” - Grace Lindsey, Class of 2025
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