Warriors celebrate Decision Day

Warriors celebrate Decision Day
From left, Webutuck High School senior Jaide Sweeney was congratulated by Webutuck Counselors Vinnie Merindino and Darlene McLaughlin on her bright future on Decision Day alongside her fellow seniors Jordan Dyer, Teyvon Thrasher, Otto Eisermann and Lizzie Eisermann. Photo submitted

WEBUTUCK — With the end of their primary and secondary academic career years in sight, Webutuck High School (WHS) seniors proudly declared their future plans to their teachers and peers at the school district’s annual Decision Day, held on Monday, May 2.

From 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m., WHS Principal Katy McEnroe shared the high school’s tradition of setting up a table in its senior lounge and treating students to doughnuts, coffee and goodie bags.

Out in the main lobby, a bulletin board was decorated with paper balloons. Students were encouraged to write down what their plans are for the fall on each of the balloons and attach the party favors to the bulletin board to add to the festive pre-graduation atmosphere.

— Kaitlin Lyle

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