This year is the second year seniors at Freedom High School have the opportunity to personalize their senior parking bumpers by painting them. Over one hundred students have taken advantage of this opportunity, decorating their spots with nicknames, favorite colors, and other interests.

“I painted it because it was a nickname that people called me throughout high school,” Tyler Kamsler explained, “Also, I picked my parking spot because it’s the same spot my best friend had last year.”

Students have found inspiration from other aspects of their life, as well.

“I decided to paint mine in the Friends TV show font because it’s my favorite show,” Jenna Morley said, “Unfortunately, after I painted my spot, it rained, but I think it still looks good even though some of the paint dripped down.”

Florida’s problematic weather isn’t the only dilemma for some seniors. Unlike last year, when everyone painted their spots on the same day, seniors this year have the freedom to come in anytime to paint them. However, this is an issue for some students who haven’t found time to paint theirs yet.

“I haven’t painted my spot yet because I’ve been busy outside of school with cheer and work, and it has been raining nearly every day,” Nicole Bogdanoff stated.

Despite any complications, seniors have had fun being creative in designing and painting their parking spots with friends.

“I like the bright colors on mine,” Alana Salgado said, “It took me 4 hours to paint and I got a bad sunburn, but all the hard work was worth it.”