With the 2023-24 school year underway, seniors at Grossmont High School are taking in their final year of all school life has to offer. As such, some Grossmont seniors were asked their thoughts on this school year and what they look to achieve.

We spoke with available seniors Lauren Botelho and Shelby Gilliland to get their takes on their final year on campus.

La Mesa Courier: How excited are you to go back to school for the final time at Helix?

Lauren Botelho: I’m very excited for my final year to be here at Grossmont. I have made so many friends here and am grateful to have my final year of high school with them. Grossmont has given me so many opportunities and it has been a great four years.

Shelby Gilliland: I couldn’t be more excited to be back at Grossmont for my senior year. I’ve missed the campus and all of the friends I’ve made here. I can’t wait to be back and start this year off with a bang thanks to G-Crew!

LMC: What are some goals you want to achieve in your senior year?

Botelho: For senior year I would really like to be able to go to all the after school activities such as dances and sports games. I really enjoy hanging out with friends and would like to be able to do so more often this year.

Gilliland: I would love to push myself to get all A’s this year as well as meet new people and just get to know my senior class more.

LMC: What are some memories you have up to now of your time at Grossmont?

Botelho: All of the best memories I have of Grossmont would be from hanging out with friends. The last football game we had last year which had the theme of neon was my favorite game and I just remember having such a great time hanging out with people I don’t hang out with very often inside of school. I also remember our Alarm Clock pep rally last year for Homecoming and how there was so much school spirit. I loved being able to see everyone enjoying themselves and the overall joy in the gym. It was so much fun.

Gilliland: Some of my favorite memories are the football games just because our spirit section is out of this world, and also our theater productions have left such an impact on me and I am forever grateful for those experiences.

LMC: What are your plans after Grossmont?

Botehlo: After Grossmont I am planning on attending a four year college to study marine biology. I still plan on staying in touch with all the people I’ve met the last four years.

Gilliland: The plan is to head to Grossmont Community College first but that could definitely change within the coming months.