As graduation approaches, many seniors are not only preparing to say goodbye to high school life but also reflecting on the moments and memories that defined their younger years. Among those memories, childhood movies hold a special place in their hearts not only because they offered comfort but they offered an unforgettable amount of laughter with family or friends . From Marvel movies to princess movies, everyone has a favorite. Seniors often notice that the movies they loved as children have helped shape their personalities and perspectives on everyday life. Whether it was watching the same dvd on repeat or singing song lines with friends creating unforgettable memories that they can carry forever.

“Venture outside your comfort zone. The rewards are worth it,“ is a quote from Tangled that stuck with Senior T

ristan Elliot. “When you stay in your comfort zone your really missing out on the real parts of life you have to get out of your zone to be able to grow and better yourself its a part of growing up and taking those scary risks.” Said Elliot

“You’re the one who can fill the world with sunshine” is a quote from Snow White that stuck with Senior girl Allesandra Tortora.This quote Taught her that there’s beauty in everyone in the world and that you could be the light for someone just by being yourself.” You can make just one persons day better just by being kind. These movies are more than entertainment; they have become part of growing up, creating many core memories that seniors will take away when they close the door to childhood.

“I used to watch the original Cars movie every weekend with my family,” said Senior Christian Harris. “This movie showed me not only sportsmanship but also respect for the people around me, and I use those skills in everyday life and in my football and basketball seasons. ,” he said.

Seniors sometimes point back to movies as a way to reconnect with either siblings, parents, or friends by sitting down and rewatching the movie that defined their childhood. Reminding them of all the things they once loved or still love about the movie, like having the characters who felt like lifelong friends being a safe place when kids were younger.

“Even now, I still go back and watch Finding Nemo when I need something familiar and something to bring me back to rem

embering what life used to be like when I was just a little girl,” said Alyssa Newman. said This movie has taught her to take risks and see risks as a way of growth. Finding Nemo still impacts her today by making her want to take more risks and try new things without being so worried about it.

Revisiting these childhood favorite movie often brings a new perspective for every senior. The themes and messages that once seemed simple now carry deeper meaning as students prepare to step into adulthood keeping a childhood movie and the memories of watching it with their loved ones will help the senior be able to take that next step in their lives with a little bit more comfort and since of purpose.

“I didn’t realize how much it was actually teaching me,” said Senior Reagan Bushnell. “Frozen taught me that one persons actions always effects the next person, which then effects everyone around you. Your actions dont just effect you they effect everyone around you it could be your family or your friends,” she said.

While each senior may have a different “favorite Movie,” The experience of growing up with these movies creates a sense of unity and nostalgia across the senior class. Students may have the same favorite movie but no one will take away the same core memories from watching that movie.

As the Class of 2026 gets ready to move forward, these movies remain a comforting reminder of where they started reminding them who they were how that one movie helped shape who they are today. Seniors will never forget their childhood memories and there so important to take with them as they close the door of their childhood and take the first step into adulthood.