The final bells for class of 2025 seem far away, but will arrive in the blink of an eye.
For Senior at Lakeland High School (LHS) Cyler Bauer, he is ready to pack his bags and move on to the next chapter.
Well, not completely ready.
Bauer has plans to attend trade school to become a lineman after his 4 years are up. He chose this career path due to the lack of difficulty and high pay.
But, he won’t forget the memories that he will be leaving behind.
What made Bauer’s high school experience so memorable was the sports he played throughout the years. Partaking in football and baseball, Bauer created many memories with his teammates that he will cherish beyond high school.
“The pre-game before football and baseball is probably my favorite memory from high school,” Bauer said, “I also like hanging out with my friends.”
Bauer also likes to take part in other hobbies such as golf and working out. Although, nothing will beat his love for football.
Bauer started football in 6th grade when he suddenly decided he wanted to play. From that year on, what was a decision out of the blue became a key part of his life. Teaching him discipline, perseverance, and the importance of teamwork, football became a source of community that Bauer could always rely on.
Pushing through tough practices and staying on top of school is what makes Bauer a dependable student athlete.
Years on the field and countless games have shaped Bauer as a person and a player. Feeling the thrill of winning, or the pain of losing, Bauer’s love for the game only grows.
Over the past 3 years, Bauer has built deep, long lasting friendships that make the thought of leaving much harder.
“Growing up Cyler was one of my best friends, we’ve been through so much together, I don’t know what I would do without him,” Hunter Avriett said, “I can’t wait to see what he does with himself in the future.”
With trade school in the future, Bauer leaves LHS not just as a student, but as a friend, and a teammate.
What Bauer has learned is that the most valuable part of high school is not in a classroom, but in a huddle.