Senior crowning is a fun and meaningful tradition that happens in many schools. It’s when a senior wears a crown all day and then passes it on to a junior with whom they are usually close, either an old teammate, a best friend, etc. This event is not just about the crown; it’s a way to celebrate the juniors moving into senior year, but also to celebrate the seniors’ journey in their high school career. It also celebrates the bond between the senior and the junior.
Usually, this tradition takes place during a special event like spirit week, senior week, or as part of a school celebration, such as a pep rally, where seniors and juniors are celebrated. The senior who is giving away the crown usually gives the crown either the day before or even weeks before and wears it throughout the school day, and at the end of the school day, the senior gives the crown to an upcoming senior or a junior. Wearing the crown is a symbol of all they achieve, and also celebrating their last day at their high school. It’s a proud moment for them, and it reminds everyone of the hard work it takes to make it to senior year.
The senior wears the crown throughout the school day, from class to lunch to school pep rally. It’s a fun and genuine way to highlight the senior’s status and achievements. It also serves as a reminder to younger students of what’s ahead, giving them something to look forward to. Teachers, students, and even staff often take a moment to show gratitude towards the senior wearing the crown.
The highlight of senior crowning comes when the senior passes the crown to a junior at the end of the day. Th moment marks the torch getting passed displaying leadership and responsibility to the next group of students. It’s very meaningful and it also connects the two grades, showing the importance of leadership and the passing down of the senior class’s legacy.
In the end, senior crowning is a fun way to celebrate accomplishments and leadership, while also building stronger connections between seniors and juniors. It’s a tradition that’s all about growth, connection, and looking forward to the future.
Senior, Sabrina Santucci, “Senior crowning is a really wonderful experience as a senior myself crowning the runner up is a really special event that we do and i really love just passing that torch down to the next”.
Senior Brayden Hoskins says, “Senior crowning is pretty cool, especially when you’re crowning a junior that you really enjoy having. It really is a special event that happens and a pretty emotional event as well; it’s something upperclassmen enjoy.”
Senior crowning is a cool and fun experience that many seniors and upcoming seniors enjoy. It shows the passing of a torch and the step to a new path.
