Graduates reflect on the past while looking forward
so caught up or stressed about something that I forget the bigger picture. I have learned to accept that things do happen in life that I don’t necessarily like and I have to move on.”
What are your hopes/fears as you begin the next chapter in life? “I hope to become more independent.
“My fear is leaving home and not having a constant support system.”
Best advice you ever received: From dad, Nitesh Patel: “Never take no for an answer. If I want something and have a passion for it, one simple word shouldn’t put an end to it.”
What will you remember most about high school? “The close knit community at my school.”
Keenan Plate
High school: Archbishop Altar High School
College: Loyola University in life to the fullest. Don’t take anything for granted. Enjoy it while you’re here.”
What are your hopes/fears as you begin the next chapter in life? to move forward to the next chapter of my life.”
Advice for the next class on how to make the most of their high school years: “Get involved. Especially the (current) juniors; don’t just sit around at home because you’re a senior. Join clubs and go to school events. Have fun and enjoy it.”
Best advice you ever received: From Ferris Bueller’s Day Off: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while you could miss it.”