After 13 lengthy years spent in school, completing assignments, creating new experiences, and combating the late-night studying for exams, the Class of 2025 has finally made it. On a bright and early Monday morning, they were able to celebrate their last first day of school.

As many seniors excitedly rush to their cars to make their appearance at school as this year’s new seniors, other students may have more mixed emotions about this momentous event.

To most, the beginning of senior year can be a really bittersweet experience. It may sound very exhilarating to be at the finish line, about to cross the line to freedom, however, what about the things being left behind?

The thought of being split apart from those you have spent the last four sentimental years with can cause a wave of emotions in many PPCHS seniors. However, with so many varied feelings and opinions, how do PPCHS seniors feel about completing their last first day?

“It’s very scary, and it hit me over the weekend that I’m never going to be back at this school. It’s a very scary feeling.” -Chloe Correa, Senior

“I’m excited for this new year, but I’m also really anxious about what next year will be like. I feel a little sad, but surprisingly unlike a lot of people, I felt very excited.” -Mayleen Wu, Senior

“It was very sad and emotional. I feel like it hasn’t even hit me, yet I feel like it all feels so unreal, like it won’t start hitting me until Prom season, like the end of the year. I’m just vibing I guess, it feels like a regular school year.” -Jaelyn Perez, Senior

“Honestly it feels kind of scary to think that next year I’m going to be entering a whole new phase of my life, but it’s also kind of relieving to feel that I’m finally done with such a long process.” -Santiago Delgado, Senior

“Honestly when I thought about it beforehand it wasn’t really that much of a shocker, but then it actually happened and it was kind of a moment of realization like, WOW, it was my last first day ever, you know so it’s kind of crazy to think about that. Next year I’m going to be in a completely different part of my life with completely different people, and it’s kind of crazy to think about, but for now, I can kind of just enjoy the rest of the year with the fact that it’s going to happen this year is going to be my last.” -Ricardo Ramirez, Senior

“I think it’s a really bittersweet feeling because on one hand I’m excited for senior year, but on the other hand it’s sad that everything will be changing next year.” -Hannah Flores, Senior