Seniors have visited colleges, requested recommendation letters from teachers, completed their applications and are now starting to receive their acceptance letters from colleges.  The hard part is making the keystone decision on what college to attend.

Many seniors say they are excited and ready for college, but a bit apprehensive at the same time.  This is the biggest decision most students have faced and some seniors admit they have mixed feelings.  They know the college they chose could impact the rest of their lives.

Senior Dominique Beck has decided to attend Danville Community College. Beck has been accepted at DCC, and said, “I am excited about my decision and it is the best choice from a financial standpoint and hard work will pay off for me next year.” Beck is interested in video games and hopes to pursue electronic design in this field.  He has always enjoyed video games, testing them and making his own.

Dashon Chestnut is heading to the University of Oregon next year.  He hopes to pursue a career in criminal justice.  He has been interested in working in this field for a long time and hopes to achieve a dream job in this area. Chestnut is excited, and he is looking forward to receiving his acceptance letter in the next couple of weeks. He hopes to play football for Oregon next year and says, “I can’t wait to be playing for a number one team, and attending my dream school.”

Cahlil Lasey is still looking at his options after graduation. He is considering joining the local work force and defer college for a while.  He hopes to find a job in the local job market and make a difference in his community.

Katie Vipperman has decided to attend Liberty University next year and was accepted 6 months ago.   Vipperman said, “I am ready to start a new chapter in my life and plan to pursue a career in the field of teaching.”  Being involved with children and teaching them at church helped her to make this choice.

Emily Hawkins will be attending Radford University next year.  She plans to enter the nursing field and chose Radford because it has an excellent reputation and a long standing nursing program. Emily chose this field because she is very compassionate and enjoys caring for those who are sick.

The graduating class of 2015 will leave their Tunstall High School friends in a couple of months and further their education in many different areas.  Their career expectations are diverse, but they are all excited and ready to pursue their dreams.