May Bucket List for High School Seniors

Seniors, can you believe that in a few short weeks you’ll be graduating from high school? It probably seems like it was just yesterday that you were all wandering the halls of your schools as timid freshmen, hoping to make some new friends and not get lost on your way to class. For some of you, the road to senior year may have been a bit bumpy; for others, these have been the best years of your life. Now, four years later, here you all are again, ready to make the transition to being the new faces on campus. I am quite sure most of you are looking forward to embracing college life, but there are probably some things you’ll miss about high school, too. Over the next few weeks, be sure to take some time to enjoy your final moments as high school seniors and create some lasting memories with your friends. A great way to do this is by creating a bucket list. Here are just a few suggestions of some fun things you may want to add to your list and accomplish before walking across the stage to get your diploma.

1. Fun Fridays

Check with your school administration and see if you can turn your last remaining Fridays into Fun Fridays! You can host a school colors day or a superhero day. Another idea is to have a dress backwards or inside out day. Better yet, why not wear your pajamas to school day. The possibilities are endless, but the fun you have putting these themed days together will create lasting memories.

2. Host a Potluck Lunch

Ditch the cafeteria or brown bag, and gather your friends for a feast once a week for lunch. Decide who will bring tableware, drinks, main dishes, and of course, don’t forget the dessert! It’s a great way to enjoy some of your favorite dishes that you may not get to eat for some time and share a few laughs, too.

3. Cheer on the Home Team

If you’ve never been to one of your school’s sporting events, now’s the time to squeeze one in. It’s doesn’t matter if it’s a track event, a lacrosse match or a swimming meet, just grab your friends, paint up and make some supportive signs. Then, go out and cheer for the home team. You may even find that you have been missing out on some serious fun.

4. Strike a Pose

Now is the time to start capturing those precious last moments with your friends. Find your favorite places at school and start snapping away. Be silly, be serious or just be you. Don’t forget to capture some candid shots of your favorite teachers and coaches, too. Trust me; these photos will make you smile on those days at college when you need a familiar face to pick you up.

5. Grad Cap Decorating Party

If your school permits decorations on your graduation cap, be sure to arrange a decorating party with all your friends. Check to see if you can use the cafeteria or the art room for your party, as this will make cleaning up a breeze. Then, put together a supply list to divide among everyone. Make sure you give yourself plenty of time (two to three hours) and have some drinks and snacks on hand, too. If you need some ideas, head over to Pinterest or Google ‘decorated graduation caps.’

Don’t forget to stop by and say ‘Thank You’ to all the teachers, mentors and administrators who have helped you over the last four years, especially those who have provided letters of recommendation or helped you with your college admission applications; a nice card or plate of cookies are always welcome, too. Oh, and one other thing: try to spend some quality time with your parents. They are going to be starting a new journey as well, and it may actually be more difficult for them than it is for you. If they want to take you to dinner or a movie, go with them. It may be one of the last opportunities you get for your parents pay for everything, so don’t pass up a free date! Before you know it, you’ll be heading off to college and starting the next chapter of your life, so make this May one to remember!

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