With Chapin High School’s spring break and graduation quickly approaching, “senioritis” has overwhelmed many of the future Chapin alumni. “Senioritis” is the significant decrease in motivation and academic performance during students’ final year of high school.

Causes of this disease include acceptance to college, summer nearing, and exemption of final exams. Majority of CHS 12th graders are already showing symptoms of the sickness.

“It has made waking up in the morning for school unbearable,” says senior, Mac Eason.

“I’ve lost all motivation to do well,” says Kinzie Correll, senior.

“My grades have dropped so much,” says CHS senior, Brendon Boyd.

Although it seems like most seniors suffer from “senioritis”, there are some that don’t.  Chapin High School senior, Madeline Prim, describes how the disease hasn’t affected her.

“I don’t have “senioritis” because I’m sad to be leaving high school since I don’t want to leave my family or the city of Columbia. I’m sad about not seeing any of these people ever again. It’s all about your attitude.”

Though “senioritis” has already plagued most of the seniors, Chapin teachers also admit to being affected by it also.  

“Some teachers count days till Saturday, other teachers count days till spring break, and the teachers who can’t count rely on the optimism of school ending at some point in the future,” says mathematics teacher, Coach Bosco.

Despite the severity of this condition, there are potential cures. Students are advised to stay focused, avoid thoughts about summer, and take advantage of the last year of high school education.

Coach Bosco says, “Students should drink lots of water and they should realize anything they write their name on they should try to be successful.”

Although “senioritis” is spreading rapidly and becoming more intense, seniors and teachers should remember that this is the final stretch and June 1st will arrive soon enough.