“Senioritis” can be defined as a change in attitude during a student’s final year of high school that can be characterized by a decrease in motivation and performance.    

Senioritis hits some students harder than others. It is so popular that the yearbook has even developed a superlative “Worst Case of Senioritis.”  After asking a few seniors what exactly incites their senioritis, there is an obvious change of mindset that occurs during the second semester.

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"Worst Case of Senioritis" superlative winner Nathan Houser finds being at home during study hall times would be more beneficial. "When it comes to actually doing work, I get it in on time and get the points. What I don't like this year, out of all the years, is the fact that I have to be here all day and out of all of those periods, only four are educational...I just think it's a waste of my personal time to just be sitting around doing nothing for about two to three hours a day," said Houser. "Being here sitting around for non-educational purposes for hours a day everyday is just a waste of my time."

Even though there are many seniors showing symptoms of senioritis, there are just as many that are finishing high school strong. With few months to go before AP tests, the awarding of scholarships and even less time before class ranks are finalized, this group of students have found something to motivate them to complete work and keep trying their best.

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Anthony Iannuzzi is working hard to lock in his position as valedictorian. "Getting my grades high [motivates me], so I can stay valedictorian and not disappoint my family," said Iannuzzi.

Teachers are hoping to keep the seniors’ attention for a couple more months leading up to their graduation scheduled for June 3, 2015.