One of the biggest milestones of one’s life is slowly approaching for SHS seniors. On May 18th at 7:30 pm our seniors will walk across the Addition Arena stage and begin the next chapter of their lives. Before that day arrives, it is important to reminisce on their childhood that they have experienced. Health Academy senior Annmaria Thomas, describes her favorite part of Elementary School as “being on safety patrol,” because she “loved having the power to direct everyone around.”
To celebrate this special occasion, elementary schools are hosting walkouts, a heartwarming tradition where seniors walk through the school, alongside younger students applauding them, giving one last moment of childhood nostalgia before the big ceremony.
Highlands Elementary PTA is welcoming graduating seniors for a fun filled time to see former loved teachers and staff and enjoy some snacks as well on April 29th from 2:30-3:30 pm.
Heathrow Elementary is rolling out the red carpet for former knights to reconnect with old friends, reminisce with old teachers, and relive the hallways through a nostalgic tour on May 6th at 3:00 pm.
English Estates Elementary has invited former Roadrunners on May 13th at 2:30 pm to celebrate the big milestone
Wilson Elementary welcomes past “Stinger Bees” down memory lane as they stroll around the campus one last time on May 13th, at 2:30 pm in the ELC cafeteria.
Goldsboro Elementary is holding their walkout on May 13th at 2:45pm in the media center, and seniors and previous staff are all welcome!
Idylwille Elementary has invited seniors and previous staff members on May 13th at 3:00 pm in the media center for them to go back to where their journey began.
Do not forget to RSVP to the senior day event you will be attending! Flyers with more details and the QR code to respond can be found on Instagram: @shsnoles.ptsa and @shsnoles.
When seniors walk through the same hallways that once felt so small, they are reminded of how far they have come in their life and academic journey. Some seniors might even find their old classroom, sit in those tiny chairs, and laugh about how everything feels so small now, but once felt bigger for their elementary self. From worrying about not having enough recess time and losing their favorite marker, to stressing about college applications and exams, the journey has felt distant but also fast. The walkout isn’t just a quick visit, it is proof that while seniors may be ready to move onto another chapter of their life, a part of them will always be that same little kid walking through those doors into elementary school for the first time. Thomas also mentions how she always knew she “wanted to work in the medical field,” and when she was younger she wanted to be a pediatrician, but now is “aiming to become an anesthesiologist.” What once was a childhood ambition turned into a determined path, showing how far that goal has come, and setting the foundation for a career after high school.
Between high fives from younger students and long lasting hugs from former teachers, the walkout becomes more than a tradition, but also a moment of pride, and a reminder that every big moment started up with something small.