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BHS Seniors hold traditional Senior Walk and picnic
Brighton High School seniors walk the halls one last time in their cap and gown, then head to the annual Senior Picnic.
The Brighton High School Senior Walk is in its 6th year, where proud parents come to take pictures of or with their son or daughter and to congratulate them as they walk the BHS halls in their cap and gowns. The walk took place on June 1st.
“It’s a sad but exciting time. The students are on their way to great and amazing things but I know that my time with them has ended. I’m glad that Mr. Johnson decided to bring the tradition to Brighton High School. I just hope the seed I planted in them will sprout,” teacher Kim Davis said.
Students definitely have mixed emotions about the Senior Walk.
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“It felt surreal because these four years flew by so fast. I think the best thing is that it's the last time doing something you've done for so long,” senior Kyle Schultz said.
Seniors then gathered outside of the AUX gym beside Leith Lake. The Senior Picnic was held after the graduated students finished their Senior Walk around the school. They were served hot dogs made by their administrators, Gavin Johnson, Henry Vecchioni and Jeff Beane. Richard Browder, John Thompson, Cindy Stafford, Jennifer Sprys-Tellner and Superintendent Dr. Greg Gray also lent a hand.
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“I’m glad I got to force my principal to make me my last school meal,” senior Justin Graham said, smiling.
Staff members donated or made desserts. Students were given the option of bringing additional food to the picnic, however many chose not to.
“I didn't bring any food, I'm juicing the last free stuff I'll get out of this school plus the hotdogs were great,” senior Jack Johnson said.
Serving hot dogs have been a tradition for six years now, along with the senior walk. It was a day of celebration for the seniors “sweet, sweet release” according to Graham. Most of the staff agrees that it's one of the best days of the year.
“It’s an awesome day, but it's also the most bittersweet. Seeing the parents gathered around their kids dressed in caps and gowns. They finished their last classes and took their last steps in the school, it's a little heartbreaking to see them go,” G. Johnson said.