(these interviews have been edited for length and clarity)
As the year winds down, Orchard park is saying goodbye to their seniors. I sat down with our senior Voice editors to hear their reflections on their time in high school.
Olivia Saeli :
How long have you been with the Voice and what positions have you held?
OS: I’ve been here every single year since freshman year. I think I was Sports editor at some point, but this year I’m editor and chief. Yay!
Why did you join the Voice?
OS: I like to write.
What are your plans for after high school?
OS: I’m attending UB to study architecture.
What advice would you give to your freshman self?
OS: Don’t take a thousand AP classes. I took six this year and I survived, but I regret it. Also, join as many clubs as you can.
What’s a rule you think students at Orchard Park should follow?
OS: If you’re going to the bathroom, actually use the bathroom.
What’s something that seems true about high school, but isn’t?
OS: There’s this belief that the upperclassmen bully the underclassmen, but they don’t. Also, people make high school sound more scary and hard than it is. It’s really not [that bad].
Anastasiya Varian:
AV: How long have you been with the Voice and what positions have you held? I’ve been with The Voice since freshman year. I think I’ve always been the entertainment editor.
Why did you join the Voice?
AV: I like reading and writing and I like expressing my humor through my writing.
What are your plans for after high school?
AV: I’m going to Buffalo State University for graphic design. After college, I’m thinking of becoming a tattoo artist.
What advice would you give to your freshman self?
AV: Get involved more. Also, don’t take school too seriously; that one point won’t matter in the end.
What is an unwritten rule at Orchard Park that you’ve learned over the years?
AV: If there’s a shorter way out, everyone will take it. People will find a short cut.
What’s something that seems true about high school, but isn’t?
AV: That everyone is partying all the time
Sarah Mcfadden:
How long have you been with The Voice and what positions have you held?
SM: I’ve been with The Voice for two years, and I’ve held the sports editor position for both years.
Why did you join the Voice?
SM: I’ve always been interested in writing and I wanted to represent the views of my classmates and those that don’t have a voice. I’ve also always been interested in sports, and I like that sports editor ties into that interest.
What are your plans for after high school?
SM: I plan to pursue a career in engineering or sports medicine. I’m attending UB in the fall and possibly moving on to graduate school after.
What advice would you give to your freshman self?
SM: Don’t be afraid to try new things. You never know what you’ll like. Also, get involved in as much as possible. You have the time in high school so utilize it.
What is an unwritten rule at Orchard Park that you’ve learned over the years?
SM: Parking spots are claimed. Once people get a spot, they stick to it.
What’s something that seems true about high school, but isn’t?
SM: The stereotypical cliques. There’s not really cliques in high school like there are in movies.
Good Luck seniors!
