After 3 years of being in high school, senior year arrives and with it comes many things to look forward to. It is the last year of a long established high school career and it is also the year in which decisions about the future must be made. Some students may go on to college or join the work force, but some have the dream of going straight into the military.
Meet Luke McDaniel, a current senior at Pattonville.
Q: What are your plans after High School?
A: Go straight into the Marines.
Q: What would you be doing in the Marines?
A: Infantry, flight crew or FO artillery.
Q: What got you interested in the Marines?
A: I feel like I have a sense of duty to fulfill and I love my country and I want to serve it.
Q: What are you going to miss most about high school?
A: Being able to see my friends. Everyone is going to be spread out next year.
Q: Do you plan on going to college?
A: Possibly, depending on my active duty status.
Q: What would you study in college?
A: Forensic analysis and maybe law.