ALUMNI’S PEARLS OF WISDOM

Past students from FHN give their advice to seniors for both their chosen path and after high school in general (Content by Amber Winkler)

Military

“Make sure that you’re fully committed to it 100% and that you’re doing it for the right reasons. If you get in and you’re not in it for the right reasons, it’s really going to suck. It’s gonna suck no matter what, but if you’re doing it with pride and purpose, it makes it suck less. Learn to embrace the suck.”

Journalism

“It’s easy to go into the journalism major with the idea that you only want to do photojournalism or you only want to write. I learned how essential it is to let yourself try different mediums and expand your skillset beyond the tight confines of what you think you’re good at.”

Band

“Never forget how your experiences so far have shaped you, but don’t be surprised to find things being run completely different in college.”

Medical

“Be nice to everyone you meet in college you never know who will end up being the only person you know in class or your lab partner. Also try new activities and get out of your comfort zone, you never know if you’ll like it or not and it’s a great way to meet people.”

Athletics

“You have to give 100% of your effort in everything that you do because everyone on the team wants to be there just as much as you do and lack of effort shows a lack of commitment towards the team.”

Music

“It’s easy to let the pressure of performing, constant practicing, and competition get to you. Make sure to make time for yourself and know that you’re not alone in any feelings of doubting yourself as a musician.”