We all remember senior year of high school. Pep rallies, parties, prom; it’s hard to believe we could do so much with all of that school work in the way! During this pivotal year of high school, especially during the second semester, breakouts of a severe crippling disorder known as “senioritis” flair up. When afflicted, students’ work output significantly decreases. Symptoms include a short attention span, infrequent attendance, and narcolepsy. Cases can range from mild to severe, but virtually all patients survive.
In our area, however, we have an exceptionally severe case of senioritis. Student Zachary Castellanos at Sterling High School has been suffering from senioritis for a whole semester; some claim, though still unsubstantiated by scientific evidence, that it stretches back to the beginning of his high school career.
“It’s crazy,” said one anonymous student. “One day you can be an average, decent student- B’s and C’s- and the next your highest grade is a 28.” Despite receiving admonishments and exhortation from friends, family, and faculty, Zachary found himself spiralling into academic desolation due to his debilitating condition. “We knew it was bad, but I guess we just didn’t know how bad,” said an anonymous friend of the poor student. At his lowest point, Zachary’s lowest grade was a meager 6 in his Journalism class. The fact that it reached so low, as well as in a class as interesting and significant as Journalism, is indicative of the gravity of his condition.
So what can someone do when afflicted with senioritis? Many methods have been exhausted by frustrated friends, family, and faculty. It seems the only foolproof method is giving it time. The vast majority of patients make an eventual recovery. So, if you or a loved one is suffering from this disease, be optimistic!
And what about Zachary? Recent reports say he’ll be just fine. He’s begun doing school work again, and is passing most of his classes again. He’s estimated to make a total recovery within the week.
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