Does any other month slip by as quickly as August? For those who either work in education or have school-age children, 31 days hardly offers up enough hours to eke out the waning moments of summertime and prepare for the upcoming academic year.
For students and their families, applications, health forms, permission slips and registrations arrive with must-adhere-to due dates. Last-minute shopping trips for school supplies, sports equipment, locker décor (Why is this a thing?) and dorm/apartment items beg for time in the schedule. It’s all about getting ready—from preschool to college!
Incoming seniors in high school have been making preparations of their own as they embark on the next several months at the top of the K–12 heap. To mark this milestone, in this our education issue, we feature our annual Senior Spotlight article, which offers readers a sampling of exceedingly bright and capable local students. Meet and learn more about Senior Spotlight students Avinash (Avi) Bandi (Wayzata High School); Jos Buffington (Minnetonka High School); Clara Lawrence (Delano High School); Chizoro Nwokocha (The Blake School); Stewart Royal (Orono High School); and Jagger Wittine (Mound Westonka High School).
While we extend our congratulations to these students and the other worthy nominees, let’s also give an appreciative nod to the entire Class of 2025. “There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” —C.S. Lewis
Until next month,
—Renée Stewart-Hester
