The Journalism Class at OSHS wanted to highlight the diverse aspirations of our student body; therefore, students were surveyed about their long term and short term goals. Here are some of their responses.
Kiley A:
My goals now are defining my personal values, prioritizing self-care more, finding better relationships in life to help with mental stability, and learning to say NO. After graduation I will strive to learn more about life than what I already know, become a better person, further my education, get my dream job (nurse), earn a degree, and volunteer. Right now I am studying more to become better in my subjects, practicing saying NO, watching self-care videos to motivate ME to get off my butt, and get going with self-care, trying to hang with the right people for my mental health.
Lane V:
My goal right now is to be the reason why somebody had a good day, or why they learned a little extra math. My goals after graduation are to go to college, and make my parents proud. To achieve my goals I'm just doing my best to be the best student, friend, brother, and son that I can be.
Kennedy W:
My goals now are to have good grades and get accepted to the college of my choice. After graduation I hope to go to college and play soccer. Right now I'm doing everything I can to set myself up for a good career.
Haley S:
My goals now are to balance school, work, and church between having fun and being a teen. After graduation I want to go to college, get a Master's Degree in Radiography and become an Ultrasound Tech. To get there I am currently taking college classes through Dual Enrollment.
Bryan S:
My goals now are to keep my GPA up, do well in football, and improve someone's day every day. After graduation I want to go to college, and get a high-paying job that benefits my community. To achieve my goals I am keeping my grades up, and working on social skills.
Walker B:
My short-term goals are to improve my running and soccer skills, grow closer to God, and work towards my future career paths. After graduation I plan to go to college and serve in the military, while also pursuing a career in law enforcement or business at some point in my life. I'm working as hard as I can each and every day to learn and grow physically and mentally and have self-belief that I can achieve my dreams.
Aliya T:
My goals now are to make straight A's and improve in all of my sports. After graduation I want to go to Duke University for softball, go to law school to become a lawyer, and major in criminal justice. I am trying to get a head start as a freshman in high school by having good attendance, paying attention in my classes, and doing research to become a lawyer outside of school.
Gavril S:
I want to finish my marching band career undefeated, have a good season of boys soccer, make about 10 grand before graduating, kick start a business, and enhance my knowledge about entrepreneurship. After graduation I want to enhance my knowledge about entrepreneurship, go to Pellissippi State Community College for one year to get my degree and certificate for Graphic Design, get into music some more, get into cooking as another profession and or hobby. To achieve my goals I want to finish high school strong, go to college for a backup plan, start a business young, self educate myself more about finance.
Kalli B:
My goals now are to become a PACU Nurse. After graduation I want to start my MOA training and further my nursing career. To achieve my goals I am currently taking dual enrollment classes at TCAT.
Kayleigh R:
My goals now are to get good grades and don't fall behind in any class. After graduation I plan to go to TCAT for either welding or carpentry. To achieve my goals I am currently striving to keep my grades up.
Sarah Y:
My current goals are to win first place in all band competitions and get all A's. After graduation I aspire to earn a degree in nuclear engineering and pursue that as a career. To achieve my goals I am practicing every day and studying.
AJ H:
Right now I want to finish school and to win state with the football team. I want to achieve my goals by getting good grades and getting stronger and learning life skills. After graduation I plan on going into the Navy.
Ethan J:
I'm currently striving to get a college basketball offer and play college basketball and become a CRNA after graduation. To achieve these goals I am working hard and keeping my grades up.