In late September, the seniors took an adventure to Los Angeles, which included Six Flags, Disneyland, and, of course, long bus rides. Fueled by sugar and carbs, the seniors ventured around the theme parks, enjoying the rides, characters, and time spent with one another.
The bus ride long as is to be expected, but the time was easily filled. People spent idle time sleeping, listening to music, reading, and talking. There was nothing particularly eventful, but there was a nice, calming simplicity in being on a bus all together.
Food brought back the energy of the senior class and allowed for more socialization. A long night, mostly absent of sleep was just the right remedy to create an air of exhausted and caffeine-fueled craziness among the class.
Six Flags was all about the insane rides. They went upside down, backward and any which direction that can be imagined. A few hours in, most of the senior class felt so wiped out from the rides that they could barely muster the energy to stand up and smile for a group photo.
Disneyland was a whole other story. There were characters, decorations, themed events, live music, and so much more than just the rides. Twelve hours did not feel like enough time to try and explore the whole park.
When it came time for the bus ride back, the seniors had settled into a routine, perhaps unbeknownst to themselves, and tired calmness once again came over the group, especially in the first hours of the drive. As they approached Tucson, music and conversations started up again, and routine persisted.
It was not the most eventful trip or the trip with the most cherished memories or most interesting sights. However, the senior trip is, hopefully, a memory that the class of 2020 will keep with them as they move through life, to remember their classmates and the good times they shared together.
Written by Sheela Gowrisankaran (editor in chief)