Second semester holds a special place for many seniors—it’s their last one in high school. Graduation is fast approaching and before they know it, they’ll be walking the stage getting their diploma. For these next few months of the school year, we’ll take a look at some different seniors, taking a snapshot of their life and sharing their story with all.
Alicia Cooper has been at Brownell Talbot since freshman year; she shared, “I love the tight knit community, strong connections with teachers, and the resources that BT has.” On campus, Alicia participates in band, GSA, and National Honor Society. She has played in the pit orchestra for a number of fall musicals at BT. Playing for the most recent fall musical, Jekyll and Hyde, will always stand as a memorable experience for Alicia: “Playing in Jekyll and Hyde was one of the best BT musicals I’ve been a part of. Everyone really came together to create one stunning show.” Outside of school, Alicia volunteers at Inclusive Communities.
Alicia has taken a difficult course load all throughout Upper School, with one of the hardest classes being AP Chemistry. However, the difficulty of the class brought it to be one of her favorite classes of high school: “Taking AP Chemistry was really difficult, but it taught me how to work hard and apply myself.” Across freshman, sophomore, and junior year, Alicia felt that junior year was her favorite. She reflected, “Junior year taught me to manage my time and find a balance between socializing and working.”
Along with senior year comes a plethora of fun senior traditions. For Alicia, senior prank is something she is really looking forward to. She also shared, “I think senior sunrise will be very pretty and memorable.” Looking into the future, as one chapter closes and a new one opens very soon, Alicia said, “I feel a little nervous about all the changes coming, but I’m also excited to move forward and see what the future has to offer me.” She also shared a few words about how the college process has been going for her: “It’s a little nerve wracking, but I think whatever happens happens and I can’t stress too much about what I can’t control—all I can do is try and offer my best.”
Alicia’s advice for underclassmen was an important message: “My advice would be to get into a good schedule and do your assignments with the mindset of doing it now will save you having to do it later.”
