A, Adam:Plans for next year: Attend Auburn University and make the most of it. What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Cochran’s class freshman year.What is your favorite high school memory? It is hard to get a specific memory, so all the ones with my friends.

A, Daniel:Plans for next year: work for a couple of months and then attend college What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? My favorite class was my 5^th period sculpture class with Mrs. Argo.What was your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memory was the football game against Spain Park. We won and it was the best feeling ever because we went to the playoffs.

A, Lauren:Plans for next year: Attend Troy University to major in nursing.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Anatomy.What is your favorite highs school memory? Placing 3^rd in the highest class in SCGC for my senior year!

A, Lindsey:Plans for next year: I am going to the University of Montevallo to major in elementary education.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Marine Biology with my favorite, Julie Nelson!What is your favorite high school memory? When we chanted “P-E-L-HAM! P-E-L-HAM! GO HAM GO!” at the senior luncheon.

A, Mallory:Plans for next year: go to UAB to get my core classes done then transfer to Troy. What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Burnsides newspaper class, Ms. Ellis junior year, and Mrs. Varner’s class junior year.What is your favorite high school memory? Prom, hanging out with my friends, pep rallies, football games, and powderpuff every year.

A, Sarah:Plans for next year: I’m going to Troy University and majoring in Secondary Education. I’m also going to be in band, playing oboe and clarinet.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Earth and space science.What is your favorite high school memory? All the weird and fun times I had with all of my friends

A, Tanner:Plans for next year: Attend Shelton State.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? My favorite class was Mrs. Varner’s history class in 11^th grade.What is your favorite high school memory? All of the football games, but mostly beating Thompson every time we played them, and being around all my friends.

A, Yajhara:Plans for next year: Starting at Jeff State.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Biology with Mrs. Cochran. She was such a great teacher and her class was so much fun.What is your favorite high school memory? ROTC field trips. I made some great friends and we had fun competing with the drill teams.

B, Abby:Plans for next year: Attend the University of Alabama at Birmingham and pursue a career in nurse anesthesy.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Art 1 with Mrs. Lee Junior year, most favorite Mrs. Creels 5^th period calculus class.What is your favorite high school memory? Homecoming week, winning powder puff all four years, dress up days, junior prom, hanging with my friends and meeting new people.

B, Amanda:Plans for next year: Go to South Alabama.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Library Aide.What is your favorite high school memory? The pep rallies in the gym freshman and sophomore year.

B, Andrew:Plans for next year: attend Auburn University and major in Mechanical Engineering, be a member of Auburn Band.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Physics.What is your favorite high school memory? Marching with the band at football games

B, Ashley:Plans for next year: start school at Auburn University as an incoming freshman to pursue my career in commercial marketing and advertisement while working on my music career as a rapper.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Culver’s 9^th grade Advanced English.What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memory would be mascotting at the home games during football season; bringing smiles to people’s faces while being anonymous was an awesome experience.

B, Caitie:Plans for next year: I will be attending Samford University and majoring in Pre-Pharmacy and minoring in religion. I will be a part of the Pre-Ministerial Scholars Program. What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? 5^th period calculus and 10^th grade honors English. What is your favorite high school memory? Our Spanish Culture days in my freshman year Spanish 1 class with Mrs. Bishop.

B, Chase:Plans for next year: Go to UAB and study psychology.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Earth and Space science.What is your favorite high school memory? Being in band

B, Cole:Plans for next year: attending college and having fun!What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Cullom’s government class.What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite memory was spending time with my friends in the great state of Alabama. Roll tide!!

B, Courtney:Plans for next year: Attend Auburn University and major in psychology. What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? AP Government with the Quad Squad.What is your favorite high school memory? Going to the zoo last year for AP Psychology and getting to see the lion cubs while hanging out with all my friends.

B, Jake:Plans for next year: Attending the University of Alabama and having a good time. Roll tide!What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mr. Cotter’s Earth and Space.What is your favorite high school memory? The football games and prom

B, Justin:Plans for next year: Attend Spring Hill College in Mobile to play basketball.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Basketball and P.E.What is your favorite high school memory? Beating Thompson in the playoffs 10^th and 11^th grade

B, Katie:Plans for next year: Attend the University of Alabama and major in public relations. What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? My favorite classes were with Mrs. Burnett, Mrs. Acree, and Mrs. Ross. What is your favorite high school memory? The best memories I’ve had have been with my Pantherette family. I’ve had the time of my life and I’m so glad I get to call Mrs. Cochran and my team mates my best friends.

B, Mark:Plans for next year: Go to Auburn University to major in Mechanical  Engineering.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Chemistry with Mrs. Fory.What is your favorite high school memory? Going to the football games and pep rallies!

B, Meredith:Plans for next year: to go to Auburn University.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? APUSH with Coach Schrupp.What is your favorite high school memory? Winning the district debate tournament my sophomore year

B, Michael:Plans for next year: Attend the University of Alabama and major in Aerospace Engineering.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Earth and Space with Mr. Cotter.What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite memory was beating Thompson in football every year I was here

B, Molly:Plans for next year: Attend the University of Alabama and pursue a degree in international relations and history. What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? APUSH with Schrupp.What is your favorite high school memory? My birthday was on Mardi Gras freshman year. We had a Mardi Gras/Birthday party in Mrs. Burnett’s Honors English class. It was an awesome day!

B, Raegan:Plans for next year: major in psychology at the University of Alabama.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Drivers ED with Coach White.What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memory was doing monkey beat on the side lines at football games and at pep rallies

B, Shelby:Plans for next year: attend Auburn University, be a member of Auburn’s Tiger Eyes, pursue a major in anthropology/archeology.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? APUSH.What is your favorite high school memory? Marching with the band to the football field, but mainly graduation

B, Shelby:Plans for next year: Attend Samford University to pursue a degree in music education focusing on vocal music. What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Chamber ChiorWhat is your favorite high school memory? Racing the moonbuggy in Huntsville the morning before prom.

C, Chase:Plans for next year: I plan to enlist in the Air Force

C, Christina:Plans for next year: Going to Montevallo full time and working part time.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Color guard period.What is your favorite high school memory? Performing at all the football games and going to all the pep rallies

C, Ja’don:Plans for next year: Going to UAB to major in nursing.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Hunt’s English class.What is your favorite high school memory? Senior prom and senior luncheon.

C, Jordan:Plans for next year: attend Troy University, majoring in Criminal Justice.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Zoology with Ms. Patterson.What is your favorite high school memory? Finally passing the first round of playoffs since 2000 in soccer.

C, Jordan:Plans for next year: Working and attending the Aveda institute for cosmetology.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Marine biology and Mrs. Harrison’s art class.What is your favorite high school memory? I guess my favorite memory would have to be everything I have done with my best friend, Paige Dillenbeck.

C, Justice:Plans for next year: Attending Alabama and majoring in accounting and minoring in informational technology.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Basketball 1^st and 8^th periods.What is your favorite high school memory? Senior night when we threw toilet paper on the court

C, Lauren:Plans for next year: UAB in the fall.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Marine Biology with Mrs. Nelson.What is your favorite high school memory? Being able to be around my best friends every day.

C, LiLi:Plans for next year: Going to Jeff State to be a radiology technician.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mr. Cotter’s Earth and Space, and Zoology.What is your favorite high school memory? Pep rallies

C, Marissa:Plans for next year: Attend Jeff State for basics and Veterinary Tech classes.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Art of Cinema with Mrs. Stephenson

C, Nic:Plans for next year: Studying at UAB.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Environmental Science with Mrs. Self.What is your favorite high school memory? Hanging out in Mrs. Hunt’s 1^st period English class, learning about life.

C, Roy:Plans for next year: Going to Montevallo to major in Business Management.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? 4^th period with my soccer teammates.What is your favorite high school memory? Senior luncheon.

C, Tessa:Plans for next year: I will be attending UAB, currently with a major in history, but hopeful to specialize later on in art history and criminology.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? AP United States History with Schrupp.What is your favorite high school memory? My APUSH class.

D, Austin:Plans for next year: Going to Montevallo and living at home to continue working at Chic-fil-a.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mr. Cotter’s Zoology class.What is your favorite high school memory? Prom 2013

D, Christopher:Plans for next year: My plan is to go to Jefferson State for one or two years then I will go to either UAB or Alabama.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Hunt. What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memory would have to be Whooping Thompson every single year.

D, Mara:Plans for next year: University of West Alabama to play soccer.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Coach Schrupp’s AP U.S. History class.What is your favorite high school memory?  Playing high school soccer with all of my best friends

D, Taylor:Plans for next year: I plan to attend college and major in Biology.What was your favorite high class during your years at PHS? Either APUSH with Coach Schrupp or French III with Ms. Hickman.What is your favorite high school memory? Attending the Track and Field State Championships with my team. The meet was in Gulf Shores and it was a great last. I love my team and it was a great way to spend time with them.

D, Tyler:Plans for next year: Attend University of Alabama at Birmingham & major in nursing.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? It’s hard to decide between Mrs. Creel and Mrs. Ross.What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memories were the senior events.

D. L. Selina:Plans for next year: Well, at this moment, I’m hoping I don’t freeze to death in Minnesota, other than that, I’m just going to go with whatever happens.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Hmmm, I’ve always hated picking favorites. Sooo, let’s go with Business Tech. freshman year, where a friend and I goofed off in that class the entire year and never really did any work. I can’t remember a day when we weren’t laughing at something we had found on the internet.What is your favorite high school memory? Being with the Varsity Soccer team and riding home from a game with them on bus. We had fun, we pulled pranks and enjoyed our sport every year.

E, Blane:Plans for next year: University of South AlabamaWhat was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Marine Biology.What was your favorite high school memory? Spain Park game this year! Go ‘Ham!

F, Abby:Plans for next year: I’m going to the University of Alabama. I will major in mechanical engineering, and I also hope to continue in band.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Physics with Mr. Jackson just makes me happy!What is your favorite high school memory? Football games with the band- even when it was scorching hot or freezing cold, I still had a blast with all my friends. J

F, Anna:Plans for next year: Attending Samford; Pre-Veterinary Medicine.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Breemes’ 6^th period sophomore year.What is your favorite high school memory? Sophomore year when became best friends with Macee Merriam

F, Austin:Plans for next year: Attend UAB and Cheer.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Creel’s class.What is your favorite high school memory? Beating Vestavia in double overtime and the dog pile on the field that followed.

F, Chase:Plans for next year: Go to college.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Hunt’s English class.What is your favorite high school memory? Hanging out with all my best buds!

F, Davis:Plans for next year: Attending Auburn University to study Political Sciences and American History.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? AP United States History with Coach Schrupp.What is your favorite high school memory? Senior prom

F, Gardner:Plans for next year: next year I will be attending Williams College in Massachusetts. I plan to play football and major in history. Go Ephs!!What was your favorite class during your years at PHS?  Mrs. Copes Spanish I and II class.What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memory was last football season when we clinched a playoff spot defeating Spain Park.

F, Jessica:Plans for next year: I will be attending Paul Mitchell’s school of Cosmetology studying hair and make-up.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? My favorite class was History my sophomore year with Coach Minor. He is an awesome teacher and a really nice person.What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memory was the senior luncheon. Everyone realized that our high school years were coming to an end so everyone enjoyed themselves and had a good time with the senior class.

F, Jordan:Plans for next year: Attend Auburn University and study Aerospace Engineering.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? 11^th grade English with Ms. Ellis.What is your favorite high school memory? Drumming with my friends during the football games, and tuba players at their best

F, Meghan:Plans for next year: I plan to go to Belmont University in Nashville and major in commercial music with an emphasis in vocal performance. What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? All my choir classes.What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite memory in high school has been singing with the jazz band, especially when we get to perform for special school functions like Miss PHS.

F, Nick:Plans for next year: Not sure, college probably.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Entrepreneurship.What is your favorite high school memory? When I leave this school for the final time

F, Nicole:Plans for next year: Go to UAB.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Photography.What is your favorite high school memory? Getting ready for senior year and attending senior events

F, Summer:Plans for next year: Attending Montevallo.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Patterson’s class.What is your favorite high school memory? Getting moved to a different math class freshman year and meeting Grant Andrews!

G, Alexis:Plans for next year: Starting nursing at Jeff State then transfer to UAB for  another two years.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Math Algebra 2 with Mrs. Schach.What is your favorite high school memory? Prom and pep rallies

G, Curtis:Plans for next year: Attend University of Alabama and pursue a degree in engineering.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? 5^th period Calculus with Mrs. Creel.What is your favorite high school memory? Winning senior football game against Spain Park, because it guaranteed our spot in the playoffs

G, Jennifer:Plans for next year: Attend Auburn University to study chemical engineering. What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Hatch’s class sophomore year.What is your favorite high school memory? I really enjoyed power-puff and our 4 year winning streak.

G, Katy:Plans for next year: attend Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering to study chemical engineering with a specialization in biomedical sciences.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? AP calculus with Mrs. Creel and 10^th grade English with Mrs. Hatch.What is your favorite high school memory? Being a part of homecoming court my senior year

G, Kenesha:Plans for next year: My plans for next year are to attend Jeff State Community College.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Hunt’s class and sometimes lunch.What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memory is the weekends.

G, Lillie:Plans for next year: go to Jefferson State Community College for 2 years then move onto a four year university.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Yearbook- Mrs. Burnside.What is your favorite high school memory? Being a part of the Pelham high school Band

G, Reed:Plans for next year: attend Southern Union Community College. What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Russel’s English class.What is your favorite high school memory? Beating Thompson in football every year

H, Abigail:Plans for next year: I plan to go to Jeff State for my core sciences and then continue at UAB in my studies to become a compound pharmacist.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mr. Dye’s English class.What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite memories were going to the football games and sitting in the student section as a senior.

H, Ashland:Plans for next year: Move to Gulf Shores and take care of my daughter Olivia. What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Hunt English 12.What is your favorite high school memory? Having my daughter and taking care of her, spring break, and weekends with my best friends!

H, Bennett:Plans for next year: Attend the University of Alabama and march in the Million Dollar Band.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? APUSH with Schrupp.What is your favorite high school memory? Band

H, Brittany:Plans for next year: Attend UAB and getting a degree in healthcare management. What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? AP BioWhat is your favorite high school memory? Being in the band and Friday night football games.

H, Bryant:Plans for next year: Going to Troy in January, and working until school to get some money.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Lunch and P.E.What is your favorite high school memory? Last year’s graduation party!

H, Christopher:Plans for next year: Attend UAB and persue a degree in nursing. What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? US History from 1877 to present with Mrs. Acree. What is your favorite high school memory? Starting the Dark Tower series by Stephen King my junior year thanks to Mrs. Acree. Also, meeting my girlfriend of sixteen months, Kaitlyn McGairty.

H, Cindy:Plans for next year: Attend Samford University and major in Psychology under pre-med then medical school at South Alabama.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Anatomy and Psychology and broadcast journalism.What is your favorite high school memory? dancing to Monkey Beat at the football games!

H, Dylan:Plans for next year: Move to T-town, go to school at Shelton, and work at the Bama football games.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Burrell’s Spanish 1.What is your favorite high school memory? Being a letterman and pep rallies.

H, Hannah:Plans for next year: attend Jacksonville State University.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? My favorite class in my four years at PHS was Ms. Ellis’ 11^th grade English class 6^th period.What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memory is winning all four years of powderpuff and competing in Miss PHS junior and senior year and making the top 20 both times.

H, Hayley:Plans for next year: to attend the University of Montevallo and major in history with a minor in English.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? My favorite classes were APUSH with Coach Schrupp and English with Mr. Dye.What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite memories are all the amazing times I’ve had with my friends during senior year.

H, Isaac:Plans for next year: Joining the U.S. Marine Corps.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? English 12.What is your favorite high school memory? Senior Luncheon

H, Jessica:Plans for next year: Jeff Sate.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Russell 7^th period.What is your favorite high school memory? First period, senior year.

H, Julianne:Plans for next year: Attend Brigham Young University in Hawaii and majoring in Exercise and Sports Medicine. I’m planning on doing cross country.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Calculus class this year was very entertaining.What is your favorite high school memory? Going to Gulf Shores for our state track and field meet and spending the whole weekend with the best team I’ve been a part of.

H, Kaitlyn:Plans for next year: Attend Jeff State’s nursing program.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Hunt’s Class senior year.What is your favorite high school memory? The loving Mrs. Hunt’s face every morning that I came to school.

H, Logan:Plans for next year: Live life with NO regrets, and work and go to Jeff State.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Art.What is your favorite high school memory? Graduating

H, Madeline:Plans for next year: attend the University of Montevallo.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Acree’s 11^th grade history class.What is your favorite high school memory? Being blessed with lifelong relationships

H, Meagan:Plans for next year: starting my new path of life at Jacksonville State University What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Art 1 junior year because Mrs. Argo is AWESOME!What is your favorite high school memory? Playing volleyball freshman year with my love muffins Alexis Veal and Sydney McLaren. Also, all the cute boys in the senior class my freshman year.

H, Megan:Plans for next year: attend the University of Alabama.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Creative writing and literary magazine.What is your favorite high school memory? All of the football games, pep rallies, and field show with the band

H, Shelby:Plans for next year: Going to the University of Montevallo and majoring in elementary education.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Varner’s history class junior year and Mr. Miner’s class freshman year.What is your favorite high school memory? Sophomore year pep rallies and hanging out with friends at IHOP after football games on Friday nights

J, Christian:Plans for next year: Move to Arizona and attending Mesa Community College, and then transferring to a University.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Marine Biology.What is your favorite high school memory? Hanging out with friends.

J, Emily:Plans for next year: I’m going to Paul Mitchell for cosmetology school.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Theatre because of all my wonderful friends and how we have grown together.What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite memory is when my boyfriend, Zach, first talked to me. He came up to my locker and asked if he could walk me to my car. We were both nervous but I’m very happy he was brave enough to do that!

J, Nick:Plans for next year: Obtain a criminal justice and law enforcement degree from Jeff State.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? English.What is your favorite high school memory? Hanging out with friends

J, Sarah:Plans for next year: University of Alabama.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Coach Lawson.What is your favorite high school memory? Senior year spring break

K, Abbi:Plans for next year: Going to Alabama to major in nursing.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Comparative religion.What is your favorite high school memory? NYC and Disneyworld with the choir

K, Amalia:Plans for next year: major in journalism at the University of Montevallo. What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? AP English with Ms. Essman.What is your favorite high school memory? Hanging out with my friends every weekend

K, Jacob:Plans for next year: Attend UAB and Jeff State, and participate in either or both marching and concert band.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Art.What is your favorite high school memory? Standing with the band on the field on senior night, getting my name called out in front of the whole stadium, and singing the Alma Mater with my close friends

K, Paeton:Plans for next year: I am attending Jeff State and doing their two year nursing program and then going to UAB to further my nursing education. What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Hind’s photography class. What is your favorite high school memory? Attending football games.

K, Zach:Plans for next year: Go to Shelton State, make good grades, and transfer to the University of Alabama.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Essman’s English class.What is your favorite high school memory? Being in the playoffs for baseball my junior and senior years

L, Chelsey:Plans for next year: Going to the Aveda Institute for Cosmetology.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Photography.

L, Jabari:Plans for next year: attend Auburn University and major in marketing What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Definitely APUSH with Coach Schrupp What is your favorite high school memory? Hitting my first grand slam at Shades Valley my sophomore year

L, Jake:Plans for next year: Going to UAB for Chemical Engineering.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? P.E.What is your favorite high school memory? Hanging out

L, Nikki:Plans for next year: Attend Auburn university and major in elementary education What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Photography with Mrs. Hinds AP calculus with Mrs. Creel, and honors English 10 with Ms. Hatch.What is your favorite high school memory? Being on colorguard is my favorite memory because I have met some of my best friends, and becoming captain this year has rounded out my high school experience.

L, Phong:Plans for next year:  Go to UAB.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? APUSH with Schrupp.What is your favorite high school memory? Everything.

M, AEon:Plans for next year: minor in music, take summer design classes for Architecture major. Study hard, swim a lot, and make buddies.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Geometry. What is your favorite high school memory? Taco Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Mondays, and Wednesdays. Movie nights, parties with the Taco Bell group and camping.

M, Alan:Plans for next year: go to Jeff State, keep detailing cars to make money, and travel to festivals and see a lot of live bands.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mr. Miner freshman year or Mrs. Hunt senior year. What is your favorite high school memory? Spring break and prom

M, Alexis:Plans for next year: attend UAB for nursing and cheer for the University What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Sculpture.What is your favorite high school memory? Winning powder puff all four years, my senior prom.

M, Caleb:Plans for next year: Go to Shelton State.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Copes’ Spanish class.What is your favorite high school memory? Senior prom with Whitney Stanford

M, Cameron:Plans for next year: Attend Jefferson State Community College and major in Biology.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Stephenson’s theatre technical class where we build the play set.What is your favorite high school memory? Being a letterman at all the football games and participating in all the dress up days throughout the 4 years I attended PHS

M, Chase:Plans for next year: Go to Jacksonville state and begin my journey to become a Pokémon master.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Comparative religion with Mrs. Acree.What is your favorite high school memory? Being a letterman

M, Chisom:Plans for next year: Attend South Alabama, play football, and major in Computer Engineering.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Art classes.What is your favorite high school memory? Beating Spain Park for a spot in the playoffs.

M, Chris:Plans for next year: Going to Jeff State, working and still playing D&D and Magic: The Gathering. Also sleeping and attending anime cons.What is your favorite high school memory? Just hanging out and spending time with friends

M, Jessica:Plans for next year: Attend Auburn University and major in collaborative teaching special education and march in the AUMB.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Ross’ 8^th period honors Pre-Cal last year.What is your favorite high school memory? Being head drum major for two years and winning two “best in class drum major” awards

M, John:Plans for next year: Jeff State, and then transferring to Alabama.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? AP Physics.What is your favorite high school memory? Being in the band with my friends

M, Josh:Plans for next year: Attend South Alabama.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? AP US History with Coach Schrupp.What is your favorite high school memory? Playing football

M, Kaitlin:Plans for next year: I will be attending Samford University as a full time freshman.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Calculus with Mrs. Creel.What is your favorite high school memory? Honors Pre-Cal with Mrs. Ross 11^th grade year—to help us learn and remember what our basic functions look like graphed, we did graphing aerobics. Graphing aerobics is an awesome memory because we made up a little phrase to go with each one of them based on what they remind us of.

M, Kaitlyn:Plans for next year: Attend UAB and major in psychology. What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Acree’s comparative religions class my senior year. What is your favorite high school memory? Going to prom both times with my boyfriend Chris Hanson.

M, Kenny:Plans for next year: Attending the University of South Alabama and majoring in Biomedical Sciences.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Creel’s Algebra 2 with Trig. My junior year.What is your favorite high school memory? Seeing all of my friends

M, Macee:Plans for next year: Attend Jeff State and transfer to Montevallo to major in elementary education.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Burnett’s class my freshman year.What is your favorite high school memory? When I became best friends with Anna Felts sophomore year

M, Stephen:Plans for next year: Attend Auburn University to major in political science. What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Hatch 10^th grade English.What is your favorite high school memory? Performing with the drumline.

M, Stone:Plans for next year: attend college at UAB and major in biology.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mr. Cotter’s 5^th period.What is your favorite high school memory? Every time we beat Thompson

M, Sydney:Plans for next year: start out at Jeff State, work, and spend time with family before I move away.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? 5^th period art with Mrs. Harrison or early dismissal.What is your favorite high school memory? All football games, spring break, and especially prom.

M, Zachary:Plans for next year: college.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? AP art.What is your favorite high school memory? All of 10^th grade

N, Robert:Plans for next year: My plans consist of attending UAB with Steven Bustamento and march corps and quest with him, and also fulfill my degree in Communications.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? 2^nd period English.What is your favorite high school memory? Beating Spain Park.

O, Cameron: Plans for next year: Go to the University of Alabama and study Music Performance.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS?  Being in the PHS Wind Ensamble.What is your favorite high school memory? Marching with the Tower of Power Marching Band on a Friday night.

O, Carlos:Plans for next year: Working and studying at college.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Comparative religion with Mrs. Acree.What is your favorite high school memory? Spending time with friends in art class

P, Blakely:Plans for next year: Take a semester off, and then start Montevallo in the Spring.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Coach Dye’s English class.What is your favorite high school memory? Doing Miss PHS my first 3 years here

P, Brandon:Plans for next year: Getting my undergraduate at UAB studying Chemistry and Prepharmacy, then going to Samford for Pharmacy school.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? AP Calculus.What is your favorite high school memory? AP Chemistry and AP Calculus

P, Gage:Plans for next year: Attending Shelton State Community and succeeding in the major of marketing and finances.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Baseball.What is your favorite highs school memory? Winning the playoffs in baseball

P, Jeremy:Plans for next year: South Alabama—Bachelor of Science in Nursing.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Culver’s English class.What is your favorite high school memory? Getting to play baseball my freshman year before I hurt my back

P, John:Plans for next year: Attend Auburn University to major in buisness finance.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Faight- Councilor’s Aide.What is your favorite high school memory?Absolutely destroying Spain Park at football
N, Kelly:Plans for next year:Attend Montevallo.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS?Earth and Space Science with Mr. Cotter.What is your favorite high school memory? My senior prom was my first and last prom. I danced the night away with friends and it was much more fun that our regular dances.

P, Jonathon:Plans for next year: Attend Jeff State to help prepare myself for UAB or Alabama.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Hunt’s senior English class and choir.What is your favorite high school memory? Without a doubt… SENIOR LUNCHEON!

P, Jonathon:Plans for next year: Get a job and stay with my girlfriend.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Earth and Space science.What is your favorite high school memory? Getting a girlfriend.

R, Alexxis:Plans for next year: Attend UAB for undergrad.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Honors US History with Coach Simpson.What is your favorite high school memory? Planning my first tattoo with David Tran

R, Alicia:Plans for next year: Softball at Jefferson Davis Community College to pursue a career as an elementary PE teacher.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Burrell’s Spanish 1 class junior year.What is your favorite high school memory? Playing in powder puff my senior year with a green cast on my thumb. Also winning Area to go to Regionals in softball my senior year!

R, Brian:Plans for next year: Go to Shelton State and start fire training.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Earth and Space with Mr. Cotter

R, De’Errius:Plans for next year: college.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Hunt.What is your favorite high school memory? Spring break, graduation, and prom night.

R, Drew:Plans for next year: Go to UAB and major in music technology (audio engineering). What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Burnett’s class freshman year. What is your favorite high school memory?  Being in a trumpet trio for the marching band field show.

R, Gloria:Plans for next year: Attend Jeff State and get a nursing degree, become a registered nurse, and be happy.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Ellis’ 5^th period.What is your favorite high school memory? Senior luncheon

R, Katelyn:Plans for next year: Cheering at Wallace State Community College and studying Kinesiology.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Hunt’s English class.What is your favorite high school memory? Every weekend and all the spring breaks

R, Lauren:Plans for next year: attend University of Alabama at Birmingham school of nursing and become a neonatal nurse practitioner.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Yearbook .What is your favorite high school memory? Football season- pep rallies, powder puff, football games, when the band plays monkey beat

R, Moises:Plans for next year: Going to Jeff State for two years and going through EMS basic training and then transferring to UAB to major in nursing.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Ms. Ellis’ 6^th period advanced English junior year.What is your favorite high school memory? Making history with my brothers and getting to the 2^nd round of playoffs with the Pelham Soccer team. The whole season was great!!!

R, Natalie:Plans for next year: going off to Gadsden State Community College for radiological technology and rooming with my best friend, Abby Hatchett.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? My favorite class at PHS would probably be ROTC my freshman year and before I left and went to SOT.What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite memory would have to be when I was at SOT my senior years pink out day, it was a blast. The three legged race was the best. My most favorite high school memories were made at SOT.

R, Samuel:Plans for next year: Kayak across the Atlantic, attend Astroneurogentic Surgery conference in Berlin, walk back across the Atlantic to Cape Canaveral, become the world’s first lawyer/brain surgeon in space. Nothing beats an astonaut. Ever. What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? AP Psychology with Mrs. Butler.What is your favorite high school memory? Slathering my own naked torso with paint for letterman because I have no friends.

S, Alex:Plans for next year: I will be attending UAB to major in secondary education and to eventually become a high school English teacher. What was your favorite memory during your years at PHS? My favorite class has been anatomy with Ms. Nelson. I have learned so much from her and she’s a wonderful teacher. What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite memory has been everything that I’ve been able to do with the color guard. I love my girls!

S, Betsy:Plans for next year: Attend the University of Montevallo (current major: elementary education). What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Wind ensemble. What is your favorite high school memory? Winning $1,000 for writing an essay about the time I threw up in math class freshman year.

S, Bradleigh:Plans for next year: attend the University of Alabama.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Photography with Mrs. Hinds.What is your favorite high school memory? Getting to attend all the senior events and make memories with my friends as well as making bonds with my volleyball and basketball teammates

S, Brian:Plans for next year: I plan to attend Southern Union Community College.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Health Class.What is your favorite high school memory?  Probably freshman and sophomore year when I played baseball

S, Caitlin:Plans for next year: going to Jeff State for Vet Tech.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Zoology.What is your favorite high school memory? Growing up

S, Carly:Plans for next year: Start at a community college and then transfer to UAB.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Math and colorgaurd.What is your favorite high school memory? Meeting great new friends

S, Cassie:Plans for next year: going to UAB and majoring in biology.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Art of cinema.What is your favorite high school memory? Playing soccer and just having fun with the team

S, Chase:Plans for next year: Work and go to college, I plan on either going to ITT Tech or Jeff State for computer networking.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mr. Cotter’s class.What is your favorite high school memory? Going to prom

S, Corey:Plans for next year: Work at Yellowstone during the summer, and move to Arizona and attend college there.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mr. Cotter’s space and science class.What is your favorite high school memory? Graduation

S, Dalton:Plans for next year: going to Shelton State, majoring in photography.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Photography.What is your favorite high school memory? Weekend trips to the lake house with my friends

S, Danielle:Plans for next year: UAB to major in nursing.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Art.What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite memory of high school would be the pep-rallies and going to football games

S, Elizabeth:Plans for next year: Attending UAB, majoring in early childhood education.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Advanced English 12.What is your favorite high school memory? Meeting so many people who all have different dreams, aspirations, and backgrounds

S, Jabari:Plans for next year: I plan to start my college experience at the University of Alabama in the fall of 2013.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Freshman year English class with Mrs. Culver was my favorite class.What is your favorite high school memory? Going to the Hansout Fest to see Dave Matthew’s Band for the first time at the end of junior year

S, Jessica:Plans for next year: Attend University of Montevallo. Major in Elementary Education and room with my best friend.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Definitely theatre, I have made many lifelong friends in that class.What is your favorite high school memory? Performing in the musical “Godspell” my sophomore year! My first time on the PHS stage and a great cast to work with

S, Jessica:Plans for next year: I will be attending UAB and study for my BSN degree. What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Chemistry class with Ms. Justament in 11^th grade.What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memory was senior prom! I went bowling with some friends and ate steak and shake to keep up with the footloose theme.

S, Justin:Plans for next year: Going to Jeff State.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Hunt.What is your favorite high school memory? Beating Spain Park.

S, Kate:Plans for next year: Attend Auburn University to study nursing or become a dietician. What was your favorite class during your years at PHS?  1^st period counseling center aide. What is your favorite high school memory? Powderpuff senior year.

S, Kayla:Plans for next year: Attend University of Alabama.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Harrison’s second period this year.What is your favorite high school memory? All the football games with wonderful friends and going to Sonic

S, Mallory:Plans for next year: Attend UAB and major in physical therapy.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mr. Dye’s advanced English 12 because we always have fun and he has taught me many useful things for college. What is your favorite high school memory? Fridays during football season/dress up days, pep rallies, tailgating, and football games

S, Mareth:What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Literary Magazine with Mrs. Nolen and Hospitality and Tourism with Ms. Neel.What is your favorite high school memory? Skipping class on the junior lot steps

S, Meagan:Plans for next year: UAB.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Comparative Religion

S, Mo:Plans for next year: Go to UAB.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Russell’s class freshman year, junior year, and senior year. But also Mr. Dye. What is your favorite high school memory? Senior Spring Break. Always going to Mrs. Russell’s class and talk about the first day of freshman year in her class and all my high school memories all the way until now where I am headed to the real world.

S, Natalie:Plans for next year: to fight for your rights and freedom. You’re welcome. What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Early dismissal.What is your favorite high school memory? Backpacking in Yellowstone and the Tetons

S, Nicole:Plans for next year: this summer I will be traveling to many places and I chose to take a gap year to get away from school for a year and to work a bit. I hope to move back to the west coast when I get to college.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Definitely Mrs. Harrison’s art classes!What is your favorite high school memory? Overall I really just enjoyed meeting all the people I had the chance to get to know.

S, Will:Plans for next year: Go to Jeff State and continue to work.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Earth and Space Science.What is your favorite high school memory? Graduating

S, Willie:Plans for next year: Attend University of South Alabama.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Basketball.What is your favorite high school memory? Basketball games

T, Austin:Plans for next year: I plan on going to Montevallo for two years and then I plan on majoring in engineering at Alabama. What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? More than liking it would have to be AP Phych junior year mainly because it was a lazy class after the exam plus all the fun people that were in there and all of the field trips. What is your favorite high school memory? It would probably be our band trips especially to San Antonio my freshman year and the Pheonix, Arizona trip the next. Each trip was just a new journey for me to explore and enjoy myself.

T, David:Plans for next year: Live at UAB’s dorm and study my butt off to be successful, but I’m going to slave over it. I’m going to live college to the fullest because it’s going to be the best moments of my life.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Definitely Sculpture because I’m allowed to be creative as possible.What is your favorite high school memory? Planning my 1^st tattoo with Alexxis Reid and getting my 1^st honors cord in art.

T, Jesus:Plans for next year: I plan to go to Jeff State for a couple of years and then transfer to UAB.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? 4^th period P.E. of this year.What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memory would be the trip to Mobile with the soccer team this year.  It was a tournament, but we had lots of fun and got close toa lot of my friends.

T, Julia:Plans for next year: Study Human Development and Family Studies at Mississippi State University.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Band. What is your favorite high school memory? Serving as drum major with Pelham High School Tower of Power Marching Band.

T, Kynnedi:Plans for next year: Attend North Carolinal A&T University in Greesboro, NC.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Photography, AP Psychology.What is your favorite high school memory? Football games my senior year

T, Liza:Plans for next year: Attend Montevallo and major in Biology. What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Choir with Ms. Jebeles.What is your favorite high school memory? The choir trip to Atlanta this year

T, Perla:Plans for next year: I plan to enroll in the medical field at UAB.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? My favorite class during these years at Pelham have been pre-cal and Adv. English 12.What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memory has been the bonding with my friends when participating in dress up days, powderpuff and prom. We share as much time together as we can since we’re all taking different courses after high school.

T, Trevor:Plans for next year: I plan on going to college at Jeff State.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? P.E.What is your favorite high school memory? Just hanging out with friends.

V, Alexis:Plans for next year: Attend U of A with my best friend Yazmin Pineda.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Varner’s 6^th period class my junior year.What is your favorite high school memory? Freshman year volleyball with Meagan, Sydney, Casey, and Headan

V, Everado:Plans for next year: work during the summer to raise money to pay for college. Start college in the fall, I will be studying graphic design.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? My favorite class during my four years here at PHS was and is Lit. Magazine What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memory is the day that I received the Student of the Month award. I had no idea I was going to get it but it gave me joy to know that a teacher would think of me for this!

W, AJ:Plans for next year: go to Troy to study sports medicine.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mr. Cotter’s class.What is your favorite high school memory? The football games before and after.

W, Becca:Plans for next year: going to cosmetology school (regency beauty institute) to become a manicurists.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Art 3 with Mrs. Harrison.What is your favorite high school memory? Spending the end of the day in Mrs. Harrison’s class every day.

W, Chris:Plans for next year: Attending the University of Alabama.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Earth and Space Science with Mr. Cotter.What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite memory is when I was walking to school from my fieldhouse parking spot and it started raining. That was great.

W, Connor:Plans for next year: Attend Spring Hill College and play rugby and major in international business with a minor in Spanish.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? The ones I didn’t go to.What is your favorite high school memory? Breaking the bleachers at Spain Park when I was a letterman

W, Dalton:Plans for next year: Join the Marine Corps.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Earth and Space.What is your favorite high school memory? Senior Luncheon

W, Donna:Plans for next year: UAB for neuroscience.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Literary magazine.What is your favorite high school memory? Field trip to the Georgia aquarium.

W, Emily:Plans for next year:  Attending Samford University to major in Athletic Training. What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? French 2 and 3 with Ms. Hickman.What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite memory is going to the football games, being on the field, and sharing victory and defeat with our football team.

W, Emily:Plans for next year: attend UAB and major in anthropology.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Comparative religion with Mrs. Acree.What is your favorite high school memory? I really enjoyed the field trips we were able to take throughout high school.

W, Jacob:Plans for next year: Attend Mississippi State University.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? AP U.S. History and AP Bio. What is your favorite high school memory? Shrupp’s class

W, James:Plans for next year: College.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Patterson’s Zoology.What is your favorite high school memory? Hanging out with friends on weekends

W, Jenna:Plans for next year: I am going to a Missionary school in Australia for 6 months in October.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? English class my freshman, sophomore, and senior year.What is your favorite high school memory? Exploring the areas of Pelham I wasn’t’ supposed to explore

W, Landon:Plans for next year: To travel and make money.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mr. Cotter’s class—Earth and Space Science.What is your favorite high school memory? Football games.

W, Mari:Plans for next year: Attend University of North Alabama and study Professional Writing.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? My theatre 3 class last year.What is your favorite high school memory? Going to state theatre competitions

W, Marie:Plans for next year: to go to college and continue working.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mrs. Russel’s class 7^th period junior year.What is your favorite high school memory? 1^st period in Mrs. Hunts class every morning.

W, Mark:Plans for next year: Get a job, a new car, and go to college.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? English and Zoology.What is your favorite high school memory? Graduation

W, Morgan:Plans for next year: Attend Auburn University’s Harrison School of Pharmacy. What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Anatomy with Mr. Montogomery. What is your favorite high school memory? Taking the prom king, Zach Dorsey, as my date for senior prom.

W, Savanna:Plans for next year: Attend the University of Alabama and study telecommunications and film/broadcast journalism.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Broadcast journalism 11^th grade year.What is your favorite high school memory? Everything I have accomplished these past 4 years are great memories.

W, Tarsi:Plans for next year: Attend Auburn University and major in human science’s. What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? My favorite class was Mrs. Ellis’ class junior year. She was always so enthusiastic and made you excited to learn. You could tell that she loved the material she taught. What is your favorite high school memory? Winning all four years of powder-puff. 4-PEEAATT!! DYNASTY!

W, Xavier:Plans for next year: I’m gonna get a job and work my way through college.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Mr. Cotter’s Earth and Space Science.What is your favorite high school memory? Football.

W, Zachary:Plans for next year: I will attend UAB and continue to work at Chick-fil-a What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? AP Chemistry with Mrs. Fory What is your favorite high school memory? Meeting my girlfriend Emily Jacks! We had never talked before but one Friday I went up to her locker and asked to walk her to her car and the rest was history!

Y, Mary Allison:Plans for next year: Attending Troy University.What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? Photography with Mrs. Bouler.What is your favorite high school memory? The pep rallies freshman and sophomore year

Z, Seth:Plans for next year: go to Monetevallo for 4 years, undecided in major What was your favorite class during your years at PHS? My favorite class was Earth and Space science with Mr. Cotter.What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite was senior luncheon. It was a good day to get to spend with all my friends

Battle of the Books is a tournament put on by the county every year. It is like Scholars Bowl, but the questions are only on six specific books picked by the county. The books included All These Things I’ve Done by, Gabrielle Zevin, Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein, Delirious by Daniel Palmer, Never Fall Down by Patricia McCormick, The Fault in Our Stars by John Green, and The Future of Us by Jay Asher

“My favorite book this year was The Fault in our Starsby John Green. This book has very much opened my eyes and changed by paradigm,” said sophomore Anna C.

The Pelham high School Battle of the Books team is led by Mrs. Burnett. The team has been to the battle of the books tournament for the last 7 years, and has been undefeated for 6 of those tournaments.                  

“I loved being on the Battle of the Books team. It’s a great experience and I was introduced to great new books and friends,” Said sophomore Kimmi L.

“We have no seniors on our team this year, which is pretty unusual. The students we do have on this team are outstanding though, as you can tell by our first place position,” said Mrs. Burnett on her team.

The first signs of rolling took place when students would throw telegraph updates at the trees. The first official rolling is hard to determine, but most evidence points to the legendary 1972 Iron Bowl as the first occasion for toilet paper rolling.

The trees themselves have only been rolled for the past 15-20 years. 

But because of their poisoned state, Auburn University deemed it appropriate to have one final rolling then cut the historic oak trees down.

The final rolling of Toomer’s corner took place after Auburn’s 2013 A Day game. Over 83 thousand people attended the game. A block party was held after the game for the several thousand fans who wished to roll toilet paper for one last time.

Sophomore Allie F. said, “It seemed like millions of people crowded the square and the trees were hardly visible under the layers and layers of toilet paper!”

It was a bittersweet day for all Auburn fans.

 “It was sad to see the trees go because of all the memories I have on Toomer’s corner,” said alumni Patrick W.

Currently the university has plans to re design the Samford Park area and plant new trees in the place of the old ones.

 Bill Stone, alumni association president, said “I can tell one thing for certain: Live trees will be planted on the corner and the great tradition of rolling the corner will continue.”

As much as students in general tend to complain about their teachers, Pelham has, in my opinion, the best teachers and overall faculty of any school. This senior class is very lucky to have learned from some of the most passionate, caring and intelligent teachers we will probably ever have. Regardless of the subject or level, from regular all the way to AP, teachers at Pelham seem to really care about their students and truly want to prepare these students for college. We, as seniors, should really appreciate these teachers while they’re available because the professors that we have next year, who lecture to classes of hundreds, may not be as forgiving, helpful or passionate. I, for one, can say that without these great teachers I never would have realized what I wanted to major in and that I too want to teach others one day. Thank you just does not seem enough to say to these teachers in order to express our collective gratitude.

Another group that needs to be thanked is the student body. This class of seniors has provided me and countless others with best friends, those who have helped us grow (through both encouragement and hardship), and those who are simply unforgettable. We owe our most palpable and vivid memories to our fellow seniors whom we have been with throughout this incredible journey. I know that when we look back on our high school years, it will be this group that we remember most of all.

As we seniors venture out into the reality that lies before us and as the clock to graduation and college winds down, I hope that we can all remember the journey we took together. However it has changed us, it is certain that these years have dictated who we are. Now, as we step into the real world as adults, it is up to us to make sure that the foundation that has been laid by our high school years is built upon by even better memories to come.

“It was easy to find out about what was happening because of PHS Live, but also hard because it was not always easy to hear it,” said freshman, Landon G.

With this said, some new students still missed out on many opportunities. Most of the time if you missed PHS Live, you were out of the loop. Many clubs did use posters as well as some teachers told students in their classrooms about opportunities provided.

“It was easy to find out because my teacher told our class about the club,” said freshman, Jackie M. 

Even with the combined efforts of PHS Live, posters, teachers, and Camp Pelham most freshmen were uninformed and not prepared for what to expect at Pelham High School. I have found that many opportunities were missed because of this.

“I wanted to join SGA but couldn’t because I didn’t know when, where, or how to,” said Landon G.

“I feel like they should have done a better job advertising with more than just PHS Live,” said freshman, Meradith R.

Still there are many ways students can find out about things happening in the school if they just take a little extra initiative. Missed announcements can be found on the school web page, counselor’s office, and maybe read the school’s newspaper.

With this said, I believe that the school should have allotted a day for incoming students to learn about clubs, activities, and other school events that new students would not come to school and experience the shock of knowing almost nothing of what is going on at Pelham High School.

Shelby B. and Maddie G. will be a part of Auburn’s Tiger Eyes, which is similar to the PHS Visual Ensemble. They will perform in the stands at football games sitting with the band and will be performing at pregame and halftime.

“I am so excited to be an Auburn Tiger Eye! It is going to be so much fun and I cannot wait until next school year,” said senior Maddie G.

Senior Mallory S. will be a part of UAB’s majorettes and the Marching Blazers. She will be performing with UAB’s band at home games and travelling to away games that are close by.

“It is going to be so much fun cheering for UAB at all the games! I can’t wait until college football games start,” said senior Mallory S.

Rachel K. will be cheering for Samford’s sports teams at every game next school year. Rachel K. is the only one of the PHS senior cheerleaders cheering at a college next school year.

“I love Samford, and I cannot believe that I will be cheering for the team at every game!” said senior Rachel K.

Two examples are Alabama and Auburn. At Alabama, apartments are, as a whole, cheaper than living in a dorm, but freshman are required to live in a dorm. On the other hand, at Auburn some apartments are cheaper and some are more expensive than living in a dorm, but there are not enough dorms at Auburn to house all freshmen, so the freshmen are not required to live in dorms.

“I am staying in a dorm next year because I don’t want to deal with the hassle of getting on campus every day. It is also a great way to meet new people,” said senior Jessica M.

There are advantages and disadvantages to both dorms and apartments. In the dorms, students usually share a room with either a random roommate or someone they have chosen. There is less room for cooking appliances in a dorm, whereas in an apartment there is generally a full kitchen. There is also usually a living room in an apartment, and it is rare in the dorms.

“I am not living in a dorm next year, and I like the fact that I get more privacy because of having my own room. The dorms have almost no privacy and you can’t really eat at home or anything where as apartments don’t have to worry about it. At Auburn, a good number of the apartments are the same, if not cheaper than the dorms,” said senior Andrew B.

There are also many advantages to living in a dorm. Generally, dorms are on campus at each college whereas apartments are usually off campus and farther away. In dorms, it is easy to make friends with a roommate or the people on the same floor. Being on campus means that students are closer to classes and other needed buildings.

“Statistics show that students who stay in a dorm have a higher GPA than those students who don’t. I like being on campus near the library and other buildings,” said senior Julia T.

These form a campus’ Greek society. Students who take part of the Greek life on campus gain many social skills like how to get along with others and work as a team. The Greek institutions also provide a family atmosphere that could be very helpful in college. Lifelong friends and memories are made while being a part of this very unique experience.

 Library Media Specialist Mrs. Kirk was in Kappa Alpha Theta at the University of Alabama. She lived in the sorority house and was involved with many of the swaps and events with Kappa Alpha Theta. Her advice to seniors who are considering is “Make sure that [the seniors] give all sororities a chance. Going in, I ended up pledging to a different sorority than I originally thought that I was interested in.”

Band instructor Mr. Ward was involved in the fraternity Alpha Tau Omega at the University Of Alabama. He attended recreational sports and band parties and also participated in rush week. His advice is to
 “Be yourself. Try to get as many rec letters as you can. Ask about hazing, what is expected of pledges, etc. “

Many are involved with Greek life on campus during their college years. Many of them said they were involved with Rush week at their campus their freshman or sophomore years. Rush week is where sorority and fraternities have socializing events and try and get to know the newcomers to Greek society. Once they get to know the ones of those who want to take part in all of this, they start to recruit. A lot of the teachers at Pelham went through this very experience.

Mr. Ward says “Both of my parents were Greek at UA so I got on to a lot of rush lists, went to different rush parties and went to ATO because it was the best fit for me.”

Mrs. Kirk went through rush week and said “I went through all of the days and then narrowed it down to my top two choices.”

Mrs. Neel was in the Phi Mu chapter at the University of Montevallo. She suggests having summer jobs and scholarships. “They help with sorority dues and other things like formals, pictures, and t-shirts.” She also says to be careful about what you place on social networks, have good grades, community service hours, good social etiquette, and other things to help you get bids. “Remember, you are a benefit to the sorority,” she says,” they are looking for ladies who will make a positive impact in the sorority.” 

Mrs. Hunt was a Kappa Delta at the University of South Alabama. She served as a treasurer and other various roles in the sorority. “The great thing about being in a sorority is that there is always someone that shares the same interests as you, and is a great way to make new friends, and make memories that will last a lifetime.” She got into the sorority by participating in the typical Fall Rush activities. Her advice is to look for a group that shares the same belief and attitude as you.

 The team barely made it to the playoffs with a 23-7 record this year but they plan to play the hardest they’ve played so far. The team beat Spain Park last Friday in the second round of the playoffs which puts them against Baker in Mobile Friday.

“I am looking forward to seeing this movie because I loved reading The Great Gatsby in class! I can’t wait to see it with my friends,” said junior, Kayla T.

This movie is being produced by Warner Brothers. Leonardo DiCaprio is starring as Jay Gatsby, Tobey Maguire playing Nick Carraway, Joel Edgerton and Carey Mulligan as Tom and Daisy Buchanan, Isla Fisher and Jason Clarke as Myrtle and George Wilson, and finally, Elizabeth Debicki as Jordan Baker.

“I am ready for this movie to come out; I love Leonardo Dicaprio! I can’t wait to see him as Jay Gatsby, who was also my favorite character in the book,” said senior, Haley J.

The movie is keeping the same time period, dialogue, and fashion that the novel was set in. However, this is a timeless story to which people of modern times can relate.

“I can’t decide if I want to read the book before the movie because I will be reading it in English class next year, and I don’t want to ruin it!” said sophomore, Allie F.

Many students cannot decide whether or not to read the book because of their English classes. However, The Great Gatsby is a novel that contains a lot of symbolism. It can be read numerous times and still portray something different!