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Life After Highschool

Published

10 months ago

December 16, 2025

As graduation gets closer, many seniors are thinking more seriously about what they want to do after high school. For some students, this time feels exciting and full of possibilities, while for others it can feel stressful and overwhelming. Big changes are coming, and everyone handles them differently. I interviewed two of my senior pals, Diego Cervantes and Ian Ashford, to learn about their plans after graduation and how they feel about moving on from high school.

Diego plans to go to college after high school. He said he feels excited about starting this new chapter but also a little nervous about the changes ahead. Diego shared that he is looking forward to meeting new people and focusing on his future goals. He knows college will be more challenging than high school, but he feels ready to take on the responsibility and work toward his dreams.

Ian Ashford plans to work after high school and take time to figure out his long term goals. He said he feels calm about his decision and does not feel pressured to have everything figured out right away. Ian shared that he wants to gain real life experience and learn more about himself before making big decisions. While he will miss his friends and teachers, he feels confident about taking this path and becoming more independent.

Both Diego and Ian have different plans for life after high school, but they share many of the same feelings about graduating. They are excited for what comes next, but they also feel nervous about leaving a place they have been at for years. Their stories show that there is no single right path after high school, and everyone moves forward at their own pace.

Jose Munoz

Grade 12

Campus Events

June 4th

Published

5 months ago

June 1, 2026

Daniela Meza

June 4th is a day we are ALL looking forward to. It’s the start of summer, the June heat, and no more school. Which means no more assignments, tests, or notes. Ninth through twentieth graders would not be any more happier. Or maybe they could be.

June 4th is the class of 2026’s last ever day in high school; at least for most. It’s the final day of trying to get out of the p side parking lot, walking to class, and seeing most of their classmates, friends. It’s a momentous day, one that they have looking forward to for quite some time. one that they have earned. Expect they don’t get to cross that stage until June 5th, either way they are forever grateful it’s over.

For me personally I’m grateful it is. It’s a bittersweet thing. But one thing I am sure of is how grateful I am to have been one of your PSN writers. It challenged me in ways I never imagined, and it brought me a new dream of writing. Thank you Orozco!

And to the class of 2026

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

Campus Events

Class of 2026 Panoramic Download

Published

5 months ago

May 28, 2026

Edmundo Orozco

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Research

Some Ways Music Affects The Brain

Published

5 months ago

May 26, 2026

Keyona Burks

Almost everyone you know listens to music everyday. Whether it’s while studying, cooking, relaxing, or even coping with stress. It’s everywhere and influences people daily more than they know. It has a powerful effect on emotions, mentality, and behavior.

Music can strongly impact how a person feels, and can even amplify emotions. It can alter brain regions to produce more dopamine or to regulate the nervous system based on the tempo, rhythm, and tone. Listening to music helps with focus, and works as a motivator for hard tasks with fast tempos. Faster tempos can increase energy and mood. And music doesn’t just affect feelings, but actions too.

While those are the positives, Music can also turn into a destructive tool. It often validates one’s mental state, which can be a negative thing as well as positive because it gives people a sense of belonging. But it still keeps people stuck in negative moods, impacting how people live throughout their days.

Overall, it’s important to note that music can drive or tear down a student if you aren’t careful about what you consume and how that affects you personally.