The question has been asked since kindergarten. What do you want to be when you grow up? As students entered high school they were asked the same question, only worded in a different way. What are you going to major in? Many students plan on studying in unusual fields.
Senior Bailey Parks is considering majoring in either fashion or Botany.
“[I want to pursue] Fashion because I’ve always loved art and it’s been my passion for as long as I can remember. I’ve always thought a lot about how I dress and I like how simple or complex it can be,” said Parks. “[I am also considering] Botany because so many people in my family have always loved it including me, but mainly because I love learning and applying all the uses for plants and herbs physically, mentally, and otherwise, and I find them beautiful in general as well.”
Senior Seth Parsons plans to major in History.
“I’ve always had a real passion for history. I want to know how we got to this part. History is the grandest story ever told,” said Parsons.
Parsons is hoping to become a historian, archeologist, librarian, or teacher after obtaining a degree in history.
“I want to study Africa or Asia. I’m going to the U of A freshman year, but I don’t know after that,” said Parsons.
Senior Caleb Paschal is also planning on attending the U of A and will be majoring in Civil Engineering with a minor in soil science.
“We went on a field trip with Mr. Nokes and they compared the science degrees to the liberal arts degrees and the job demands and then the demand for soil scientists. That’s what I want to do. I want to be a soil chemist,” said Paschal.
Senior Stephen Burns plans on attending Pittsburg State and majoring in wood technology.
“I enjoy putting things together with my hands and it can also help me in the other things I enjoy like theater tech,” said Burns, “There’s actually a really high demand for people in the construction industry in general. For every graduate from Pittsburg state there’s probably six companies that are looking for people with their talents so, you’re basically guaranteed a job straight out of college. It’s pretty sweet.”
Burns has built shelves, tool cribs, and many other things.
Parks also practices his passion on a regular basis.
“In fashion, I sketch all the time and try to make designs for clothes frequently and I’ve actually been working on and making some shirts lately,” said Parks,”With Botany I help take care of my dad’s garden when in season and my mom’s plants and I read about different plants and things a lot.”
