As a senior, I know selecting courses for your next year of school can be tricky, but for the underclassmen, the annual Course Fair makes it a bit easier. Held every year by the school’s staff and students, the fair provides a chance for students to explore their options and start shaping the rest of their high school journey.
The fair was held on January 22nd, 2025, in the courtyard; the atmosphere was buzzing with students of all grades, gathered around tables filled with information about the wide array of courses available for the upcoming year.
The Course Fair featured a wide variety of booths, each showcasing the different departments and programs offered at Sahuaro. From the Math Department to the Foreign Languages Department, there was something for everyone.
Mr. Long, one of the school’s art teachers shared a little about his department: “We’ve got one [an art class] for every year you guys are in school – beginner, intermediate, advanced, and AP…definitely take that and get to explore some different materials and different techniques as well as just exploring your own creativity.”
Senior Diego Del Villar praised the school’s Engineering program, sharing some exciting projects he and his classmates have worked on. We are “learning how to build solar ovens, working with reports, learning how to work with a team, and learning how to problem solve with people that you’re not usually with.”
Finally from our very own school newspaper, The Paper Cut, Tatum Debell-Crawford said, “People should join The Paper Cut because it helps you get out of your shell more and it helps you become more social… you get to learn a lot.”
Overall, Sahuaro’s Course Fair gave students a chance to explore the many opportunities available to them in the upcoming year. A thank you is extended to all the many students and teachers who gave up their lunchtime to come down and help set up, sell snacks, and promote their class. It’s clear that at this school, no matter what path students choose, they’ll have the support and resources they need to succeed. For underclassmen, the fair was a valuable chance to plan, and for seniors, it was a reminder of how far we’ve come and how many opportunities still lie ahead.
