The Class of 2018 welcomed their last year at LQHS by attending the annual Senior Sunrise on Sept. 5. Students arrived before the sunrise at 5:30 a.m. and made their way towards the visitor’s side of the field with their friends.

The Class of 2018 welcomed their last year at LQHS by attending the annual Senior Sunrise on Sept. 5. Students arrived before the sunrise at 5:30 a.m. and made their way towards the visitor’s side of the field with their friends.

ASB played music as students continued to socialize, take photos, settle down, reminisce about their final year together, and to reflect on their futures. The ceremony officially began with Ms. Smith and Ms. Van Dorn playing guitar to the students. The two teachers sang a song, telling the seniors to not worry and enjoy their senior year.

Jessica Tamblyn, senior class vice president, and Tatiana Woodworth (12) both spoke on LQHS’ former IB Biology teacher, Mr. Mekemson’s behalf. Just like his personality, his speech was humorous and encouraging as he told the seniors to “firmly grasp it,” quoting “Spongebob Squarepants.”

Assistant Principal Mr. Delgado and IB English Teacher Ms. Bickford followed with their own touching speeches about making this year the best that it can be. After, Executive President Santiago Magaña (12), Senior Class President Samantha Macuixtle-Castro, and Andrew Sitko (12) delivered uplifting speeches, reminding everyone to attend more school events.

The ceremony ended with a countdown to the sunrise and all the seniors rushing down to grab some breakfast provided by ASB. Groups of friends gathered around on the field taking final photos during the sunrise and the official Senior Sunrise poster. Students then left, beginning their school day bright and early.