The world has been plunged into chaos and confusion because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and many graduates of the class of 2020 feel cheated out of their senior year. Senior year is supposed to be the bittersweet end to the four-year journey of high school.

Many of the usual events like prom, graduation, and the ceremonial tie hanging on the quad did not take place this year. Nevertheless, seniors will have to conclude their final year at Central Catholic in a different way.

This year’s seniors are being honored via social media platforms. Central’s Instagram page has honored the seniors by uploading daily photos of the graduating class. Another account @centralcatholicseniors on Instagram posts short bios of the seniors and their future plans.

Although not directly affiliated with Central, the account gives a sense of optimism in a time that so desperately needs it. This page highlights the future plans of the seniors. This includes the colleges they plan to attend other paths such as trade school.

Another initiative Central has taken to honor the seniors is visiting them at home. To curb the spread of COVID-19 staff and students wore masks and stood six feet apart. This final farewell from the staff comes right before the seniors final day of online class on May 12. Although this is not how seniors typically graduate, it is the safest option at the moment.

This forward-thinking mindset is beneficial in a time where nothing is certain. Yes, the final, most eventful stretch of senior year might have been canceled, but the future is still bright for the class of 2020. High school memories may be over, but a whole world of opportunity is in front of our seniors who are moving onto bigger and better things in their respective careers.