2007 Seniors Return

By Jackie Corley '10 and Melissa August '09
Staff Reporters

"I miss this family" was heard echoing through the halls on January 8, 2008, when graduates from the class of 2007 returned to McNamara for a day of memories. Many smiles and hugs were exchanged between the "big time" college freshies and their friends who stayed behind and watched them graduate last year. The class of '07 also got to catch up with many of their fellow graduates, for some had not seen each other since graduation. Many students here at McNamara were also ecstatic to see how they were doing on their own. "I think it was pretty cool that they came back to talk to us," said C.J Dorsey '09.

With all the new college excitement, did anyone really miss the ol' maroon and gold? "Well, I miss the fresh air when coming out of the building," shared Michael August '07. "I also miss the family atmosphere." That was an answer we got from many '07 graduates -- I guess McNamara really does bring us together in appreciating a small communal environment. "I miss the people, it was a really close community, and college is a really big adjustment because I have all this freedom," said Whitney Cosby '07.

When asked what McNamara has done to greatly impact their lives, the alumni offered a variety of touching responses. "A lot of the people will make friends for a lifetime," speaks Rayvon Willams '07. Julie Petrarca '07 smiles and said, "That's easy! I met my boyfriend (Chris Reyes '07) sophomore year. We've been dating ever since." Natalie Seppi '07 was very sincere when saying "I miss the family. My family! I miss the diversity. Everything from choir, to African dance, to soccer, to lacrosse, and swimming. My life was made at McNamara."

It is quite evident that McNamara is missed, and that has made a crater impact on the story plan of many graduates' lives. However, has McNamara, a world that consists of more than 800 other teenagers, the best french fries, and stiff-collared blazers, prepared these young adults for the big world? Many say yes. However, my fellow McNamaraians, it is up to you to make your high school career count, and only you, with hard work now, will receive the benefits during your future in college.

By Bishop McNamara HS |  March 3, 2008; 9:30 PM ET
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