Seniors unwind on class trip to Florida

The Senior Class of 2024 had their last big adventure together in Florida, relaxing on the beach, exploring amusement parks, and eating at excellent restaurants.

On Tuesday, April 16, the seniors had to wake up at 3:00 a.m to load the bus and go to the airport to fly to Tampa. Although it was early, they were very excited to spend time together and have a lot of fun. 

Once they arrived, they settled into the two houses they had rented part way between Tampa and Orlando. Students enjoyed relaxing or swimming in the house’s pool. 

Daytona Beach was the first place scheduled for the seniors on Wednesday. With such a beautiful view of the ocean and good weather, they could enjoy the beach and some attractions like the fastest slingshot in the world. After Daytona beach, the seniors went to “Hibachi grill and Buffet”, an asian restaurant where they could end their day with good food. They ended the day having worship together outside. 

Eriane Saraiva shared, “I loved how beautiful Daytona beach is, the weather was so good and that made the first day of senior trip amazing, the slingshot scared me a little bit but it was something that I’ll never forget, also the place we went to eat Asian food was very good, I loved it.”

The next day, seniors headed to Universal Studios where they got to experience one of the most popular theme parks in the world. After they were exhausted from walking the whole day, the seniors got to try some of the Brazilian food at the Cafe Mineiro Buffet.

 “I would definitely love to say that one of my favorite things that we did as a group was go to this Brazilian restaurant and eat amazing food that I had never tasted before! I would definitely eat there again,” Sujamis Colmenares added.

On Sabbath, to take a day to rest in nature, the seniors went to Honeymoon Island State Park where they reserved a picnic area to have worship with a sermon provided by Andrew Kramer. After worship, students swam and relaxed on the sand. 

After sunset, the students got to watch a beautiful performance at Disney Springs: Cirque du Solei.

Ekenna Nwankwo shared, “Honeymoon Island was nice, despite the mosquitos it was very relaxing and the beach was beautiful. It was a great way to spend the Sabbath. Also Cirque du Solei was very exciting; I loved it”

On the last day of senior trip, they went on a cruise on the “Calypso Queen” as a class and explored a little bit of Clear Water beach.

“Senior trip was something I had been counting down to ever since I was a freshman. When it was finally here; I was super excited. I loved every single thing we did,” Natalya Razafinddrabe shared.

Pedro Vieira, Student News Team