by: Tim Rivera, Staff Writer

      Its symptoms can include laziness,                        procrastination , apathy toward school work, and even truancy.        Senioritis does not effect all students in the same way. While some show apathy,  some show mania.
      The syndrome may cause a student to avoid or not do the daily routines of their day because of larger amounts of stress in preparing to graduate.
      When a student has excessive loads of work that has to be done in order to graduate, they may not be able to control mood swings or maintain relationships as well as they would like.
       Although many people see this as an imaginary   illness, many teachers and professors have seen the ill effects.
       They say this illness effects them all the way until they have been guaranteed a spot in college.
       Many students have different beliefs about the whole "senioritis" syndrome. 
      Dorrian Kearney, a 2005 RHS grad and Penn State University freshman, says, "It's a real psychological syndrome until the last month of your senior year, then you change your mind and don't ever want to leave high school."

      If you're someone who  is effected by senioritis, there are some things that can help.
       You should stay active or get involved in    something. Stay involved in sports, clubs, working, or volunteering to keep your mind of the constant load of work you have and will let you enjoy your activity.

        And just remember your senior year is your   opportunity to strengthen your skills and broaden your experiences, in school and out.
       A  successful senior year can help launch you to a path of a successful future.