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The “Question of the Week” for last week was: “What advice do you have for graduating seniors?”
Following are the responses: Ashley Buck Osborne* - “Slow down, take your time, it goes by fast.”
Kelly Birkholz* - “Live out your dreams.”
Kim Weatherbee Rogers* - “Be strong, it’s a hard world!”
Chris Hansel* - “Trade school trade school trade school” Debi Hurley* - “We all make mistakes, the most important part is to learn from our mistakes and rise above. Best of wishes and luck to you all, may you have success in the future ahead of you.”
Arlene LaQuey Brown* - “Have fun but be careful and finish college or trade school!”
Krystal Brandt* - “Join the military” Calie Coon* - “Join the trades!”
Emily Hansel* - “Whatever you do in life, do it with a kind heart. You don’t have to go to college to make an impact on the world. Do what makes you happy!”
Ariel Smith Treece* “There is so much life beyond what you perceive as the end of the world. You’re young and have so much time, even though you will feel like you’re getting old. Sometimes the ending of everything you know is the beginning of the life you’re meant to live” Miranda Colangelo* “Go to a Community College first to get your Gen Ed’s out of the way. It’s so much cheaper and in that time a lot of people change their mind about their degree path, which in turn, saves you more money and wasted time on classes you do not need to take!”
Taylyn Barkley* - “Miranda Colangelo, agreed” Nick Ball* - “Get out of town. Go see the world. There’s so much more to see beyond these city limit signs. If you should feel the need to return, you will always have a home here.”
Mica Jacquemin* - “Go travel!!! Get a job that pays your bills and stay out of debt! Chances are you have no idea what you want to do for the rest of your life. There’s no point in trying to figure it all out immediately. Go find out who you are!!!”
Austin Harrell* - “Join the military, get that college/ trade school paid for. The Guard has paid for two degrees, supplemented my income out of college, and ended up becoming my full time career. 11 years and going strong!”
JoAnn Albin Jordan* “As you stand on the brink of graduation, remember it’s perfectly fine whether you have your future all mapped out or if you’re still exploring your options. Life has a way of revealing paths we might never have anticipated, and every choice brings its own set of opportunities. If you ever find yourself on a path that doesn’t feel right, know that it’s never too late to change direction. Embrace each experience, learn from every challenge, and keep an open mind. Your journey is just beginning, and the most exciting part is that you get to write your own story. Go forward with courage and curiosity, and trust that you’ll find your way.”
Sherri Wickham* - “You are capable of achieving great things. Believe in yourself and your abilities, even when others may doubt you. You have the power to shape your own future. Remember, life is a journey, and it’s okay to stumble along the way. What matters most is how you pick yourself up and keep moving forward.”
Bob Obourn* - “Consider all your options for where you want to be. There are multiple paths to your destination, pick the one that’s best for you. Don’t be afraid of failure - that’s how you learn. You just have to be strong enough to get back up, keep fighting, and never quit.”
Krystal Brandt* - “Bob Obourn, join the military” Bob Obourn* - “Krystal Brandt, I did.”
Bryson T. Higbee-Wegner* - “College is expensive, if you’re going to put yourself into debt for school, make sure it’s worth it. Enjoy your time there, and enjoy what you are studying.”
Michael Rockhill* “Throw your caps like the class of 96!!”
Maria Watchous* - “Karma is real.”
Donald Fanning* - “For a REAL Job .. TRADE School.”
Rosanne Carter* “There are many sites on the Internet that offer free vocational testing. They offer interest testing as well as aptitude (actual skills) testing - very helpful!!! Find out what you’re interested in and what your strengths and weaknesses are. Also read articles that pinpoint the areas of studies that will lead to a good paying job!!!”
Ariel Smith Treece* “There is so much life beyond what you perceive as the end of the world. You’re young and have so much time, even though you will feel like you’re getting old. Sometimes the ending of everything you know is the beginning of the life you’re meant to live” Laurie Leonard Williamson* - “I’m a college graduate, my 3 adult children are college graduates. The world and economy have changed. I believe in Trade School leading to entrepreneurship. We will always need plumbing and electrical engineering. Computer science, healthcare. What’s your interest, your passion, your strength? Good luck and remember, if it isn’t fun for you, it isn’t to be done. Doing what you love is no work at all.”
Rosanne Carter* - “I would encourage the HS graduates to pursue vocational and trade schools. I graduated from ESU with BS and MS degrees and chose a career in Counseling. I worked for SRS for many years and made very low wages as a case mgr.”
Mica Jacquemin* - “Go travel!!! Get a job that pays your bills and stay out of debt! Chances are you have no idea what you want to do for the rest of your life. There’s no point in trying to figure it all out immediately. Go find out who you are!!!”
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