02-05-2025
North Augusta High School celebrates ‘Senior Decision Day'
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF)- High school seniors across the country have made their college choices. Friday, North Augusta High School celebrated its seniors with an event revealing their after graduation plans.
It was Senior Decision Day at North Augusta High School and the whole school cheered on its seniors as they prepare to take their first steps into life after high school.
'It feels really good to know that they care about us that much and they always have. So it really feels good to close out this chapter with something like this,' said senior, Jada Printup.
The crowd cheered as the seniors broke through banners with names of their chosen universities or tech schools.
While those seniors prepare for college, some are directly entering the workforce. Others will serve our country in the military.
Printup told NewsChannel 6 that the decision process was stressful but she's ready for her next steps at a student at Clemson University.
'It's so exciting. It's scary going into the next chapter of life, but I'm really excited about it and it's a good time to grow and find new friends.'
It's Casey Rogers's first year as principal at North Augusta. He said Decision Day isn't just about celebrating seniors.
'But I want it to serve as an inspiration for all underclassmen. So it's not just about our seniors. It's also inspiring our underclassmen as they look to college and prepare for application processes and getting ready for that next step.'
Rogers added that he is incredibly proud of the class of 2025.
'So these students have overcome a lot of challenges. And I think one thing that I've seen develop through COVID and post-COVID is these students have a level of perseverance and focus that I didn't have as a student, and I'm just excited to see that pay off for them,' he explained.
Printup said she's excited about the future but she'll never forget the teachers who supported her journey.
'I'm tearing up a little bit. But some of the teachers here have made like a huge impact on me and on Coach Brennan specifically. He's a really good man,' she said emotionally.
The celebration continued with a senior picnic. More senior events will follow throughout the month as these students prepare to graduate on May 30th.
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