Is Senioritis Real?

By Cate Bennet

We interviewed the class of 2025 on their opinions and recieved some mixed responses. Many seniors agree that as they inch closer to graduation, they have begun to lose the academic motivation they once had as an underclassman. However, some students remain unaffected, and continue to succeed in school with ease.

Here's what senior, Holli Scott, has to say: As a senior, I’ve noticed the effects of "senioritis" hitting me hardest during the earlier part of high school. Although the end is not yet in sight, I can already feel how it has lengthened my days and added to my stress levels. My key piece of advice to underclassmen is to avoid procrastination. There is a lot to manage and a significant amount of work that piles up toward the end of your senior year. Stay ahead, and it will make your final year much more manageable."

Of the seniors we interviewed, over 90% of seniors believe in the existence of “Senioritis.” Senioritis is the supposed dread and lower performance that takes place in someone’s senior year of high school. Although the majority believe it’s real, about 9% of people thought otherwise. Out of everyone who responded with yes, everyone seems to agree that Senioritis lowers student work ethic, causes increased procrastination and absences, and overall negatively impacts student life for our seniors.