WOODBURY – With NHS’ graduation set for Saturday, June 20th, NHS seniors are eager to walk across the stage and secure a diploma. While this is unquestionably a formative event for this year’s seniors, many of them are already reflecting on what they’ll miss from their four years on campus. 

“I will really miss the clubs and the after school activities,” said NHS senior Isabelle Longley.

This year’s senior class will graduate with countless memories of their experiences at Nonnewaug, but there are some memories that are as indelible as a black sharpie to a new white T-shirt.

“I will miss the people, the people that I have known since 1st grade,” Seamus Ryan, NHS senior said. “I have been bonding with them and talking, now, they’re going to completely different states.” 

Students aren’t the only ones who will leave campus next month with heavy hearts.

 NHS faculty like Kathleen Gorman, agriscience teacher at NHS, similarly, have already started thinking about what this senior class meant. 

“I will miss watching this group of students grow into young adults and seeing the relationships they built with one another throughout their high school journey,” Gorman said. “This class brought unique personalities, talents, and energy to our program, and it has been a privilege to be part of their lives. I will miss our daily interactions, the laughter they brought to the classroom, and the opportunity to support them as they prepared for their next chapter.” 

Gorman is one of many teachers that will miss their senior class and all of the memories.

 “Some of my favorite memories are the moments when this class came together to accomplish something bigger than themselves. Whether it was participating in FFA events, completing projects, attending competitions, caring for animals, or simply sharing conversations in the classroom, these students consistently found ways to make the experience memorable,” Gorman said. “I will especially remember seeing them step into leadership roles, support one another through challenges, and celebrate each other’s successes. Those moments of growth, teamwork, and pride are what make teaching so rewarding.”