Spotlight on Seniors at Lyons-Decatur Northeast: First, Darcey Simonsen

Kat Country Hub will be introducing seniors from Lyons-Decatur Northeast throughout the school year. We begin with Darcey Simonsen.

Darcey Simonsen

How does if feel to be starting your senior year of high school?

I’m excited to start but, disappointed it’s going to be over soon.

What activities do you participate in at school?

I am in volleyball, basketball, track, dance, drama, FFA, FBLA.

What is your favorite class in school?

My favorite class would have to be welding because it is something different that I have never done before.

Who, among all of your teachers through the years, have been your biggest influencers? What did you learn from them that has made you who you are?

Mr. Cronin was our principal, just left last year. He taught me to push myself to be great. He sees the potential I have and has told me over and over and over, I can do great things. I will never forget our conversations or the skills he has taught me. Of course you can’t forget the fun times too.

What have been some of your favorite moments in school?

My favorite moments in school have been the sports of course. But, I couldn’t ask for better people to be with. Homecoming week and all the things we do as a school wouldn’t happen if it weren’t for the people we have at our school.

Are you planning for college? Getting ready by filling out scholarship applications?

I plan on going to college. I have started filling out applications and such.

Where are you going to college? Do you know what you want to be?

I don’t know where I am going but, I plan on playing sports while in college. So far I am set on majoring in Criminal Justice.

1. I am sure you want to enjoy every moment of high school, what do you look forward to the most?

I can’t say I look forward to anything because I don’t know if I want it to end just yet. I am looking forward to track season definitely though. It’s because it’s what I love to do.