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Never have I ever not liked a college Facebook post

Dylan Donahue, Sports Editor • January 12, 2015

We all know the post, letters in all caps with anywhere between three and 50 exclamation points following, with the name of a college or university proudly typed by a senior ready to share with the world their plans for next year.

Some people may find them obnoxious, others annoying or inconsiderate or unnecessary, but I am proud to say that I have never scrolled past anyone’s excited posts without pausing for a millisecond to click my computer and throw them a like. I have liked the posts of a girl I met on a cruise in ninth grade to a camp friend’s friend I met once at a sweet sixteen to a friend’s middle school ex-boyfriend who I never even met. Because frankly, I am excited for them all.

As a high school student, I understand the hours of late night pre-calculus homework and sonnet writing for English, the ever-necessary power naps and cups of coffee, and the seemingly never-ending studying for midterms that all lead up to accomplishing this feat. And as a senior, having been in the position of being accepted to college, I understand that there is inevitable excitement that you just want to share with the world, or at least your circle of Facebook friends.

Whether it’s Harvard or Michigan or a school I have never heard of isn’t what’s important. What’s important is that this senior has achieved something incredible and is understandably incredibly happy.

I have never seen a college Facebook post I didn’t like, because these people deserve to know that, in this moment, their world is excited for them too.

About the Contributor

Dylan Donahue, Sports Editor

Nothing will get in Dylan Donahue’s way once she makes a commitment. Whether she is working on ski patrol in vermont, participating as a C.I.T. at Camp Wa-kio, or writing a news piece for Inklings News, Dylan will always display determination. She is bubbly, yet inquisitive which makes her an exceptional addition to Inklings. Her personality makes it easy to open up to her which is how she excels during an interview. The Donahue family, including her sister who is a sophomore here at Staples, is big on football. By big, that means season tickets to every home game, cheering on their favorite team, the Jets. Her favorite movie, The Blind Side even involves football. “I grew up with sports,” Dylan explains, “I have been watching Jet games on television and going to games since before I can remember. Sports are exciting and energetic. They allow the fans and athletes to share a connection during the game.” Dylan’s love and knowledge for sports influenced her decision of becoming a sports editor for Inklings. As Dylan’s years at Staples have flown by, she has created some goals she wishes to meet by the end of senior year. She wants to make the most of her last year as a highschool student by making every moment count. “Although a major concern during senior year is getting applications done and getting into schools,” Dylan explains, “I am going to appreciate my last year at Staples by living in the moment.”