OHS Senior Night Held Recently

by Ellie Schmidgall, OHS Torch reporter

On Friday, February 19th, at 7 pm, Olympia High School hosted their annual senior night where each graduating senior from winter sports will be announced along with their parents.

Seniors from the basketball, cheer, dance, swim, and pep band were announced. Everyone was welcome to come out and see the seniors before they perform at their final home game.

OHS graduating senior and varsity basketball player, Justin Slager, said, “It is going to be a very bittersweet game. I’m anxious to be done, but I will miss all the memories made. Whether it be us getting third place at the State Farm Holiday Tournament this year or us fighting to be regional winners my sophomore year, it was a great time.”

Announcements were made at 7 pm before the game. Senior cheerleaders and dancers performed a special dance during halftime.

Head OHS Varsity Coach Yoder said that he has been with these 10 graduating seniors since their freshman year. He moved up when they did and has seen them advance in the sport.

“Friday will be tough. It’s been a good four years. As for the team next year, we’re losing 10 talented boys, but I’m up for the new team and new challenges. The younger boys will have to step up,” Yoder said.

Many of the graduating seniors have participated in their sport for four years. Only a few will be continuing their sport after high school.

Senior night is a night for seniors to be appreciated for the work they have put in throughout high school. It is also a thank you to parents who have put effort into taking their children to practices and supporting them.