Ignore the hype: finding the right college for you

Ava Dawson (’24) reflects on what she’s learned through the college application process. “…some of the things I value most–my happiness, purpose, adventure, knowledge, creativity–are likely not going to be as supported by Stanford, Harvard, or Yale.”

Seagulls are Right

Will Pace (’24) advises when we doubt ourselves, to think like a seagull. “When the seagull sees that sandwich half, it doesn’t ask what’s on it. It doesn’t really care. It dives onto the ground and swallows it without chewing.”

Are there actual benefits to journaling?

Belzora Lovett (’24) explores the benefits of journaling and offers some tips for starting a journaling habit. “Between school, sports, clubs, and everything else high school students are committed to, our schedules leave almost no time for self-reflection or talk therapy. Because of this, we have had to explore other healthy ways to relieve stress at the end of the day.”

What is a “good” writer?

Alicia Dyer (’25) explores where our writing identities come from and what makes good writing. “There’s always a next time. There’s always another story, another day, another piece of paper.”

24 pieces of advice from the Class of 24

Reva Patchava (’24) rounds up advice from this year’s Skyline Seniors.