Small class, big opportunity

Thoughts and insights by Grady’s graduating seniors based on a

written survey:

• Most will be going to college

• It’s better the war on terrorism is being fought in Iraq rather than the United States.

• Most will likely not return to Grady to live

• They prefer “American Idol” to “Dancing with the Stars,” MySpace over FaceBook and text messaging over instant messaging

• Most expressed little concern about leaving high school

• Tanner Whitehead and Jett Sours are funny dudes

Ultimate jobs:

• Engineer — Jennifer Franklin

• Fish and wildlife — Trenton Whitehead

• NBA coach — Anthony Sanders

• Auto body shop owner — Timothy Bagwell

• Entrepreneur — Aerial Verble

Most students felt it was better to be fighting in Iraq than in the United States:

• “I’m happy it’s over there. Go Bush. — Trenton Whitehead

• “Better there than here.” — Anthony Sanders

• “I agree with it. I think if we did nothing about it, it would end up in the USA.” — Timothy Bagwell

• “Stupid.” — Aerial Verble

Biggest challenge is drinking:

• “All the drinking and parties — a challenge in itself, but if you don’t like that sort of thing, peer pressure.”— Jennifer Franklin

Biggest fear leaving high school:

• “Leaving all my younger friends behind and losing those relationships.” — Jennifer Franklin

• “None.” — Trenton Whitehead and Jett Sours

• “Nothing.” — Timothy Bagwell

Advice for underclassmen:

• “Overachieve your first three years in high school so you can have a fun and easy senior year.” — Jennifer Franklin.

• “Have fun your senior year; don’t try to be an overachiever.” — Jett Sours.

• “It’s easier to agree and go on.” —Timothy Bagwell.

• “Do whatever you want; just make sure you pass.”— Anthony Sanders

Funniest classmate:

• Trenton Whitehead — “He’s cheating off my survey.” Jennifer Franklin

• Jett Sours —“He always has a story.” Anthony Sanders

Something they learned in high school they will still be using 20 years from now:

• “Someone is always going to be your boss.” —Trenton Whitehead.

• “I learned a great deal about responsibility and I know that will influence me 20 years down the road.” — Aerial Verble

Places they would like to go:

• Australia

• Paris

• Venice, Italy

• Italy

• Alaska

• Washington, D.C.