Pro-Con: Senior Star Awards
About the Writers
Meredith Ablao, News Editor
I have been a member of the NL staff for 3 years. My favorite pieces to write are news articles and opinion articles. I like being on staff to share my...
Mackenzie Brey, Social Media Manager
I have been a member of the NL staff for (going on) 2 years. My favorite pieces to write are satire and opinion, and I like being on staff for the pure...
Grace Culp • Sep 24, 2019 at 2:40 pm
I definitely agree that homecoming, prom and senior star awards are just popularity contests. There’s no doubt in my mind that the most popular kids are going to win homecoming queen and king this year. And this year someone may feel bad about not winning, but what all of us really need to remember is that none of this matters in a couple of months. After we all graduate, none of it will matter, no one will care who got the crown on prom night, and no one will care if you did something embarrassing. It’s all going to be gone in a matter of months, so stop caring, and do what you wanna do, y’know?
Lexi Kava • Mar 22, 2018 at 9:28 am
This is a great article, both of you had strong points. Well Done!
Mackenzie Brey • Mar 19, 2018 at 12:12 pm
Mere, your voice shines so clearly through this!
Cece Weeks • Mar 14, 2018 at 11:57 am
I remember being nominated in high school and thinking it was the coolest thing. Someone noticed that I had done a lot of theatre and played sports. Someone thought I was cool enough to be on this list. Looking back, I think that was just my insecurity speaking and me needing affirmation that I belonged. It is clear that times have changed and the internet has allowed us to label people on a daily basis (and to do so anonymously). I find myself split down the middle here, trapped between fond memories of my own high school career and seeing this generation living a very different reality. I do agree that it is either all or nothing. Either award people for all the things, or save the awards for the serious moments and high achievements and leave the lists and the popularity contests for the chap snat!