Seniors discuss favorite moments

Ozona—As graduation approaches, Ozona High School seniors are reflecting on the memories, friendships and lessons that shaped their high school experiences.

Lion News spoke with several seniors about their favorite moments, advice for younger students and plans for the future.

When asked which year of high school stood out the most, senior JP Garza pointed to his final year. 

“My favorite was definitely my senior year,” Garza said. “A lot more freedom. I did a lot more stuff with my friends and sports were pretty fun.”

Madolyn Childress offered advice to underclassmen preparing for their own high school journeys. 

“My advice to underclassmen will be to stay on task and do the best you can because it definitely goes by fast and soak up every moment because it'll be over before you know it,” she said.

Ryan Ramos shared that his favorite class was his first-period. 

“I like my first period because you don't really do much in there, and I have a bunch of friends in there too,” he said.

Katy Vargas discussed where she hopes to be in five years.

“Graduating college and starting my nursing career,” she said.

Osvaldo Gonzales reflected on how he has changed since freshman year.

“I just got taller. That's it,” he said.

Mareli Rodriguez credited consistent effort for helping her maintain strong grades. 

“Just constant studying and turning in my work in time,” she said.

Seniors shared what they will miss most about high school after graduation. 

“I'll definitely miss laughing and messing around my friends in school,” Garza said.

Childress said golf would leave a lasting impact.

“The thing I will miss the most about high school will definitely be golf and all the golf tournaments that I attended,” she said. “I always had so much fun playing with my friends and making new friends. We always shared so many laughs and memories, and I will miss golf the most.” 

Ramos, Vargas and Rodriguez said they would miss spending time with friends.

“Just being with my friends and hanging out like on weekends,” Ramos said.

“My friends in sports,” Vargas said.

“My friends and my funny classmates,” Rodriguez said.

Gonzales said he would miss classroom interactions.

“Definitely making fun of each other in class,” he said.