Senior Accomplishments

By: Josie Armes and Ragan Huntsman

This photo essay is a project completed by graduating seniors from Watauga High School, Ragan Huntsman, and Josie Armes. Both seniors will attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill this fall. Ragan will study Journalism at the Hussman School of Media and Journalism. Josie is entering the chemistry program with a minor in environmental science.

Both seniors attended local elementary schools and had their middle and high school careers severely interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This disruption led them to make a project that highlights the Class of 2024. The goal of the project was to acknowledge all that the Class of 2024 has achieved despite the bumpy start to their high school career, while also showing the Class of 2025 that their goals are achievable and they are more than ready for the year to come.

The student services decision wall served as the initial inspiration for this project. Whether the Class of 2024 is going to a 4-year university, entering the workforce, or going into the military, the wall in the cafeteria is a place to announce your decision. Both Ragan and Josie wanted to feature this.

The wall outside of student services showcases where each Watauga High School senior is going to college.

Jb Harris will be attending NC State University this upcoming fall. Harris is planning on studying business or statistics with a future focus on marketing. "I'm excited to meet so many new people and to be out on my own exploring a new city," Harris said.

Andrew Hill will be attending the University of Georgia. "I’m going to The University of Georgia mainly because of their respected education and athletic programs as well as the location of the university," said Hill. "I plan to major in exercise science to eventually become a physical therapist. I am excited to experience the football games at Georgia as well as the town of Athens."

Raelin Nolan will be attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is planning on studying biology on the Pre-med track. "I am excited to meet new people and get involved at Carolina!" Nolan said.

Posters made by students declaring their plans for after high school.

Roman Sibaja and Miles Page will be attending Davidson University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, respectively. Miles will be pursuing a semester abroad before starting at Chapel Hill in the spring. Page will be majoring in history education and global studies. " I am excited to see what college life is like," Page said.

Peyton Ash will be attending the University of Oklahoma, Peyton has been offered a spot on the OU Daily, the prestigious school newspaper. "I’m most excited to meet new people and build connections that will carry me throughout my career," Ash said. "It’s exciting to have this opportunity, especially so far away."

Banners that represent the most popular colleges and vocational paths that Watauga High School students attend, are laid out on a table for students to declare their decision.

We wish the Class of 2024 the best of luck in all of their future endeavors and hope to give the class of 2025 some excitement for the coming year.

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