In the latter years of high school, deciding on your next life steps is often at the forefront of your thoughts and contemplations. In my personal experience, deciding to go to college was the easy part, but deciding where to go was when it got more complicated. With so many good options out there, it’s overwhelming to make a decision. Even if there's already a college at the top of your list, it’s always a good idea to keep an open mind in terms of your future.

For many high school athletes, the dream of playing in college comes with both excitement and uncertainty. The jump in competition, workload, and personal responsibility can feel overwhelming. To get a closer look and a personal opinion on the transition, I talked to Jenks Alum Chase Martin, who experienced the transition firsthand when he stepped onto a college basketball court for the first time.

As a senior in high school, career fairs aren’t the most exciting thing in the world. But at Jenks, seniors can experience helicopter landings, live paintings and zoo animals at their career fair. The long process of finding speakers, food and transportation is difficult but worth it for the students.