05/26/2026
It’s time to celebrate the Class of 2026! In today's senior feature, we're celebrating Amanda Morales-Pirela.
What will be missed:
"I think I'm going to miss the community I've become a part of in the music department and in theater. Since becoming a Two Rivers student, I was immediately drawn to those activities, because music and theater has been my greatest passion. I've learned so much in Choir, about myself and about music. It's where I've made my closest friends, and my favorite room to spend time in. I'm there in the mornings for Vocal Jazz, then for Choir, and I enjoy eating my lunch in that room as well. It's a quiet and calming space for when I'm feeling stressed or need to decompress. Theater is something I will dearly miss. I've met so many people participating in theater, and I never missed a chance to be a part of a show whether it's doing acting or tech, working behind the scenes to keep the show running smoothly."
Staff shout-out:
"I would love to thank my teachers. There are teachers I've cried to, expressed my frustration to, and ones I've celebrated little things with. Those teachers have made my school year a lot easier, because they've helped me feel supported in this environment and that means so much more than they know. So I want to thank them for being there for me in many ways."
What's next:
"At the moment, I'm not sure what's next for me after graduation. While I do intend to pursue further education in college, I'm still in the decision process. However, while there are many moments of anxiety within that process, there are also many of excitement. I'm excited for more independence, and getting to navigate a world on my own!"
A memory you'll never forget:
"I will never forget homecoming week of my Senior year at Two Rivers High School. It was still the beginning of the school year, and everyone was excited about the year to come. Homecoming week is always one of my favorites because it's full of fun activities and football games with fun themes! I loved that feeling of giddiness and all the laughs I shared with my friends that week as we anticipated what our last year was holding for us. Now, I have a whole year full of beautiful and fun memories I'll look back on with so much more love than my heart can hold."