Results from School-Wide Survey (By the Time You’re a Senior …)
This edition’s survey was a fun one themed “By the Time You’re a Senior.” It was meant to be a nice way to reflect back on the past four years (if you’re a current senior) or to make predictions about your future years at SHA (if you’re an underclassman). Here’s a breakdown of how the student body responded to each of the questions:
Question 1: Most popular answer was “Bittersweet to leave good memories and people but ready for a new chapter” at 45%
45% Bittersweet to leave good memories and people but ready for a new chapter; 40% Excited to finally move on to college and experience new things; 10% Glad to leave but apprehensive about the future; 5% Sad that I’ll have to leave behind SHA and all my friends here
Question 2: Most popular answer was “Maybe once or twice (accidents happen)” at 41%
41% Maybe once or twice (accidents happen); 35% Not once (I take good care of my computer … kinda); 16% Between three and five times (so lots of mistakes happen); 4% More than five times (I’ve had some real bad luck with my laptop); 2% Too many times to count (I never should’ve been trusted with a computer); 0% More than ten times (Okay, so I have a couple reckless tendencies)
Question 3: Most popular answer was “I’ll try to keep it together senior year (try being the key word” at 39%
39% I’ll try to keep it together senior year (try being the key word); 25% Bruh, I’ve been sliding since freshman year; 20% I’m sliding right now but I’m sure it’ll get worse senior year; 16% I’m always on top of things and that won’t change my last year either
Question 4: Most popular answer was “None (I’m an upstanding student)” at 67%
67% None (I’m an upstanding student); 26% Only a few (I try my best but I slip up sometimes); 4% Several each year (I often like to live life on the edge); 3% Too many too remember (I’m a rule breaker at heart)
Question 5: Most popular answer was “Maybe two or three dollars (I like comfort when it’s cheap) at 50%
50% Maybe two or three dollars (I like comfort when it’s cheap); 26% At max five dollars (I enjoy dress downs within reason); 19% Any amount (I love dress downs no matter what); 5% Absolutely nothing at all (I don’t do dress downs)
Question 6:Most popular answer was “My friends” at 59%
59% My friends; 15% General high school experience; 11% SHA traditions (like Spirit Week and SHAlloween); 10% My clubs or sports teams; 3% My classes and teachers; 2% Religious community (masses, Campus Ministry, volunteering)
Question 7: Most popular answer was “Sophomore” at 58%
58% Sophomore; 22% Junior, 17% Senior, 3% Freshmen
Question 8: Most popular answer was “Sports teams” at 47%
47% Sports team; 19% Club/student organization; 11% SHAmusical; 11% Hardcore academics; 7% Campus ministry/volunteering; 5% School dances
Question 9: Most popular answer was “Probably not, I wouldn’t be surprised if it changed” at 54%
54% Probably not, I wouldn’t be surprised if it changed; 46% Yes, besties for life
Question 10: Most popular answer was “Mostly the same with some major changes (I have room for improvement)” at 38%
38% Mostly the same with some major changes (I have room for improvement); 32% A lot (I’m hoping for a huge glow up); 30% A lot (I’m hoping for a huge glow up); 0% Not at all (I like the way I am now)
