Four years of school. Four years of friends. Four years of a home.

The end of one chapter is here, while another is about to open as graduation nears. On their final day of school, the class of 2023 is counting down the hours to close out their high school careers. However, before 4 p.m., the seniors are still a part of the West High community and the journalism family still has its leaders. See WSS’ seniors share their final words to the future of West, from light-hearted advice to hopeful careers to dance parties, as the sun sets on their time in high school.