With both a proud smile and heavy heart The Herald says goodbye to its senior staff members for the 2013-2014 school year. All of us here at The Herald wish them luck as they begin the journey into their adult lives and we look forward with great anticipation to the wonderful things they will surely accomplish.

Below you will find their parting words. Join us in wishing them a relaxing summer and a safe, happy, and fulfilling life.

Taylor Choquette

Plans for the Future?
“I will be attending the University of New Hampshire and majoring in Communications. I’ll miss going to school with all the kids I grew up with. High school goes so fast so I hope all future students enjoy it.”

Any final words?
“Don’t you forget about me”

Olivia Bourdon

Plans for the Future?
“I will be attending the University of New Hampshire. Eventually I want to go to law school, become a lawyer and ultimately become a retired billionaire. What I’ll miss about high school is the love of my life, Mr. Courchesne, and all my friends in the English Hallway! High school years, they’ll be slow, it’ll hurt but remember, future HHS students, you’ll get through it.”

Any final words?
“I’m going to steal the Declaration of Independence” -Nicolas Cage

Taysha Green

Plans for the Future?
“I’m attending college next fallm and majoring in Radiology. I’ll miss the sports especially Track because my races were some of the best experiences. I will also miss my teachers, they were so helpful. I hope people realize they need to work hard and try their best, it will all pay off!”

Sonya Rivera

Plans for the Future?
“I plan on going to Springfield COllege and majoring in Emergency Medical Services Management with a Bachelors degree. I’ll miss the fun events in high school the most, like spirit weeks and proms. I hope future Holyoke High students don’t slack off because they will regret it. Always try your best and get involved!”

Ashley Bieg

Plans for the Future?
“I will be majoring in Journalism, I plan to be an author. A lot of teachers in the English department will be missed, they have had such a positive influence in my life. Remember to work hard, do what you love and be happy!”

Kelly Reardon

Plans for the Future?
“I will be attending Eastern Connecticut State University for college and will be majoring in Communications. I want to move to D.C. and live out my early life without a set job. I’d love to make lots of money and have lots of cats! I’ll miss Mr. Courchesne, the senior events and the year as a whole, and playing basketball for Holyoke. I advise all future Holyoke High Students to work hard and be involved in things outside of school, it will be so worth it for college.”

Any final words?

“If I told you that a flower bloomed in a dark room would you trust it?”

Jordan Beaudreau

Plans for the Future?
“I plan on fighting crime in my future. What I’ll miss most about high school is the simplicity. Students need to remember to enjoy high school while it lasts.”