One of the most transitional time periods throughout the year is that shift from cold winter nights to warm spring days. Spring is often regarded as a time of great change. While that is typically seen as a good thing, many people are afraid of change and its uncertainty. I want to know, what do the students of Brewster think? Are they excited for change or do they fear it? All students were asked the same two questions: “How do you feel about change?” and “Are there any specific changes you’re looking forward to?”
Freshman Flowers
Starting off with Brewster’s freshman, my first interview with the lovely Serafina Cuomo gave a glimpse into the thought process behind change. She stated “I think change is good for some people because they could be in a really bad situation and it can be good for them to change the way they approach the day to try and make a difference.” She remarked how “I am looking forward to seeing flowers beginning to bloom and everything beginning to turn green.” My second interviewee Colette Bergstrom took a more simple approach to change saying: “I like when the season changes and the sun comes” and that she’s focused on “the weather and spring break.”
Sophomore Seasons
Moving forward to the sophomores, my first interviewee Ramon Nelson shared his perspective on change: “It can be good or bad. It just depends on what it is.” In regards to changes, he said, “I’m looking forward to spring break.” A common thing I noticed with some interviews was their relaxed approach to change, some didn’t fear it or really care for it. They were very neutral or say it as a potential life lesson. My second interview with the amazing Emiko Dunn was more philosophical as she remarked, “I think change is a good thing, but it can be really hard and sometimes we don’t want it. The world changes though and we need to change with it.” She paired this with a more simple and humorous look on her own changes, saying “I’m not excited for my change in allergies but I’m excited for summer and to lock in for school.”
Joyful Juniors
Transitioning to the juniors, Jacob Caraballo, my first interviewee, said, “Change is scary, but I’m not afraid of it,” and then, “I’m excited for new changes in my life.” This followed the pattern of students approaching change in a neutral way or detaching the feeling of their personal changes with the general anxiety that comes with this topic. My second interview with Arielle Roy shared a similar sentiment to the first one: “I think change is really scary, but sometimes you need to change to grow and learn because if you don’t you’ll be stuck in the same place.” Despite the potential fear, she has good changes coming up for her as we go into spring. She stated, “I’m excited to get out more and keep my connections up.”
Senior Skies
Lastly our seniors, the group in Brewster with considerably the most changes coming up, enlightened me with their thoughts on the topic. Yashika Kumar thoughtfully remarked how “Change can be necessary but it can also be hurtful.” She cheerfully told me that she’s most excited about “staying home, spring happening, and flowers blooming.” My last interviewee Ariana Vernile Marks had the most distinct response out of all of them. When asked about her thoughts on change she said, “I hate change so much. It makes me anxious and I don’t like it.” It was nice to hear a more direct response and hear a different reaction to what is admittedly a potentially scary feeling. She combated her statement with what she’s looking forward to: “I am excited for it to be bright outside and flowers.”
Satisfying Spring Break
As the community of Brewster High School welcomes spring it seems like many have a complicated view of change; it’s a scary feeling while still bringing in great things. With the philosophical nature around the topic, many seem more afraid of the concept than the actual act of change. It can definitely be terrifying, but as we move forward hopefully this spring brings in good changes and energy for everyone.
Most importantly, have the best change in your schedule with spring break!
The Roving Reporter
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