“Senior Spotlight” will be an ongoing series throughout the school year, highlighting graduating seniors and their thoughts about their time here at Hawthorne High School and as it comes to a close.  Next up is senior Bilal Meshanni.

Clarion: When did it first sink in that this is your last year here at HHS?

Bilal: At the beginning of this year, it finally hit me.

Clarion: Who are your favorite teachers?

Bilal: Without a doubt my two favorite teachers are Mrs. Hackett and Mr. Van Winkle.

Clarion: How has HHS changed since your freshman year?

Bilal: Good question! It became a lot more intense with the schedule changes.

Clarion: What’s your favorite memory from Hawthorne High School?

Bilal: It would have to be all of the school plays that I have participated in.

Clarion: What are your plans for the future?

Bilal: I want to go Rutgers University and be a political journalist.

Clarion: If you could talk to your freshman self what would you tell him?

Bilal: To stop worrying so much about who’s your friend and to focus on your grades.

Clarion: What is something you want to do before you graduate?

Bilal: Hangout with my friends before we separate and go to college.