With this year’s college admissions cycle coming to an end, seniors reflect on their college applications process. In this video, seniors Salma Dwidar, Donovan Mason and Finley Knapp give a brief idea of what the process was like for them. Next year, Dwidar will attend the University of Massachusetts Boston, Mason will attend Louisiana State University and Knapp will be going to Hamilton College, where she will play National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III field hockey.
From applications to acceptance, seniors navigate the college process
April 23, 2025
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Carolina Sdoia, Co-Broadcast Editor
Carolina Sdoia, Class of 2025, is a fourth year reporter and co-broadcast editor for WSPN. Carolina is a member of the dive team and also manages both the girls lacrosse and field hockey teams. In her free time, she likes to spend time with friends and family, watch movies and take photos.
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Jane Tardif, Class of 2025, is a third year reporter and co-broadcast editor at WSPN. She plays on the high school’s field hockey, and lacrosse teams. Outside of school, she enjoys being outside and spending time with friends and family.
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