As graduation approaches, Logansport High School seniors are not only planning for their future but are also looking forward to success. This year, we will explore the diverse and inspiring graduation plans of the Class of 2025. From college to various paths leading into the workforce, the Class of 2025 is ready to embark on their next journey.
For many, the journey ahead involves higher education. Some students are taking unique paths, involving the passion and desire they have against earning that position in the future.
“After graduation, I plan on continuing my career path in film by studying at Ball State University and pursuing a major in Media Production,” senior Ared Ruiz said.
Most of the time, students tend to have an inspirational motive that influences their career choices. Throughout high school years, everyone is presented with different opportunities that lead to where they want to be. As usual, trying and doing new things leads to most people discovering what they enjoy.
“I interned and played a huge role for the Berry Broadcast, which convinced me to pursue my career path,” Ruiz said. “I always wanted to work in a creative field that would let me do work not just for other people, but for myself. I never really considered doing a traditional job like an engineer, and I hated the thought of me working a boring office job. I enjoy making videos, and I only hope that I can continue working in film after college.”
Transitioning from Ared’s creative goals, we meet another senior, Brandon Reyes-Abarca, whose plans are rooted toward a clear path for his future.
“My plans after graduation is to go into the workforce as a pipe fitting welder. Travel around the states to do jobs for other companies. Get my OSHA 30 card to become a journeyman so I can make even more money as when I get older,” Reyes-Abarca said.
Brandon’s dedication to his future career is inspired by those around him, who’ve been there to influence him into achieving his goals. His parents push him forward to look and strive for success, while his brother appears to be an inspirational image he admires to follow.
“One of my biggest supporters will be my parents because I just want them to be proud of what I’m doing,” Reyes-Abarca said. “But who mostly influenced me was my older brother, he showed me what he kinda of work he was doing and how beneficial it is towards him. Then seeing him work hard and bought his own brand new truck like how I want to get when I’m older just inspired me on what I can achieve. So from there on I immediately knew what I wanted to do.”
Other seniors like Arturo Alvarez-Gomez look forward to pursuing an agriculture title. He plans to attend college and participate in local SCCA events. After conquering what he hopes to be, he plans to travel the world and compete in different rally competitions. He plans to settle down as an agriculture teacher.
“I’ve participated in plenty of agricultural events and different agriculture workshops that have just further grown my love for agriculture,” Alvarez-Gomez said. “My two agricultural teachers, Ms. DuVall and Ms. Fishburn guided me well enough in my pursuit of agriculture.”
Some seniors don’t know where they want to be in the future, but Ruiz shares some personal advice.
“Honestly, do what makes you happy. You don’t have to follow a traditional career path, find a path that is best set for you. Start looking at things that you enjoy doing already, I watched movies since I was a kid, but I never realized that I would want to make them for a living,” Ruiz said. “But even if you haven’t found that path yet, it is no big deal. You will find your path eventually, it might take you longer than some to find it, but that’s okay. Just do what you enjoy doing, and don’t listen to the negative voices.”
