As this school year wraps up, seniors are getting ready to leave behind more than just homework. Behind every graduating senior from the class of 2026 is a memory, whether it is funny, emotional, a lesson learned, or advice they wish they would have taken 4 years ago when this whole experience started. So I asked what they are going to miss the most. More specifically, I asked:
What is a unique, funny, special, or memorable moment from high school for you?
What is one piece of advice you could give to underclassmen about figuring out what to do after high school?
All Senior Edition!
Our first senior is Vanessa Mazzei, who will be attending Binghamton University this fall. She is vice president for both National Honor Society and Science Honor Society this year. She shared some great advice in which she said, “I would also say for underclassmen it’s crucial to try everything, especially so you can learn new skills or discover what you might be passionate about after high school.¨ Our second senior, Chase Prohaszka, who committed to East Carolina University, also agreed, expressing how it’s very important to ¨try everything.¨ And his favorite senior memory was, “playing football with the Bsacks.¨ Speaking of football, one of Vanessa’s favorite memories was “all the football games, I really enjoyed getting ready with all my friends, matching with the themes. Also chanting all the cheers in the bears den while taking pictures.” We hope to see great things in the future from them!
The next senior is Adriana Milazzo, who is committed to CT State College. She is also a member of NHS, S.A.L.T.Y Hands, and is the NAHS secretary. For her favorite memory she expressed that she really loves “senior skip days because we have more freedom and can hangout with our friends, like going out to breakfast.” Another senior that wanted to share one of his favorite memories was Aidan Bisignano, who is committed to Western Connecticut University. He stated, “Everything was memorable, from suiting up with the guys every Friday night with the whole town cheering you on to just being around the great people I met along the way. Time moves by fast so enjoy every moment. You never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory. I didn’t retire, I just ran out of time.” Lastly, Adriana wanted to leave the underclassmen with this: “Throughout high school you should be open to change, because some schools don’t have classes or many opportunities to do a certain thing so it’s very important to keep an open mind and not completely shut yourself off from one thing. Also It’s important to get your money up before college so you can save for gas, books, and tuition things like that.”
Next we have Charly Handal, who is attending Providence College this coming fall. She stays busy being a part of SHS, Mu Alpha Theta, and NHS, and as a Varsity club officer, a senior class delegate, and a Varsity Track and Field captain. Some advice she wanted to share was, “To try everything, because in the future one day you don’t want to wake up and go to work and be miserable. So in high school, take up the opportunities and do everything that you like.” Also a memory she really enjoyed “was going out to the beach with most of the grade in the summer going into senior year. We all took pictures, swam, and played games. It was really fun.”
Lastly is Sophia Salvatore, who is also committed to Providence College, and is a member of NHS, Mu Alpha Theta, MLHS, Model UN and on the Putnam County Steering Committee, and Youth Court. Her favorite memory throughout her four years here was, “All the senior traditions, specifically senior sunrise and commitment day. I loved taking pictures with my friends, it was a full circle moment from the beginning to the end of the year.” She leaves us all with this: “Take up as many opportunities as you can, especially clubs
or internships. Starting these things early will really help you when looking at colleges or what you want to do in the future.” Similarly, Jack McKenney, who is committed to Springfield to play lacrosse, encouraged the underclassmen of this year to “never settle for less than your best.” We are excited to see what these two accomplish in the future!
As the Class of 2026 starts to begin their new chapter, we remember all the memories, friendships and experiences that they made throughout Brewster High school. They have left a huge impact on our school. Their advice reminds the underclassmen to stay open-minded, take opportunities, and enjoy every moment. We are all proud of everything the Class of 2026 has achieved throughout the years and cannot wait to see their bright futures! Congratulations seniors and best of luck!