With the lyrics “I’m All the Way Up” blasting from the loud speakers alongside a formation of hyper students with confetti-filled hair lined up against the walls in the hallways, the atmosphere for the Decision Day March feels alive and just right.
The Decision Day March has become a school ritual. It is a celebratory gathering where the entirety of the school comes together to honor the departure of the seniors and commemorate the accomplishments they’ve made in four memorable years at BRHS.
At the end of third period, teachers and their students lined up outside their classrooms with party poppers, anticipating the amped up seniors who will soon spill out into the hallways.
Seniors carried personal signs depicting their post-secondary choices. Some even wore special outfits, not only to showcase their creative ability, but to also represent the pride they have for the school they’ll be attending next semester.
Students, teachers and staff applauded generously as the seniors revealed what direction they were going after graduating high school. Proud friends excitedly cheered on their peers, showing signs of gratitude and praise. With confetti scattered everywhere, and students complaining about their numb and red-palms, it shows just how much our seniors are appreciated.
This celebration also serves as a farewell to the seniors who will soon start new chapters of their lives.
City University of New York schools proved the most popular choice with more than 40 seniors planning to attend a CUNY school in the fall. Of the CUNY picks, the most popular schools were Bronx Community College, City Tech and Hunter College.
Trade schools also proved a popular pick with 15 attendees headed to Coop Tech.
Some students opted for state schools, selecting SUNY-Oswego, the University of Albany, Maritime College and SUNY-Broome Community College.
Out-of-state choices included the University of Michigan, Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania and Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina.
Students are also headed to the University of Mount Saint Vincent, the School of Visual Arts, Monroe College, City Tech, Iona College, Polytechnic Institute, APEX, the Borough of Manhattan Community College, John Jay College, Hostos Community College, LaGuardia Community College, Mercy College, Baruch College, The City College of New York and Queens College.
