Your senior quote might be something your friends already say back to you. It might be a line from a song you’ve played all year. Or it might take a few tries to find the words you like.
Here are some ideas for writing a senior quote that sounds like you. You can use it in your yearbook, as a caption, or somewhere you’ll see it every day.
What makes a good senior quote
Think about what you’d enjoy seeing beside your picture. Something funny, a line you care about, or a few words that feel like you right now.
Read it out loud. If you can hear yourself saying it to a friend, that’s a good place to start.
Start with your own voice
Your group chat might have some material. So might the thing you say every time practice runs late or your friends start making weekend plans.
If a phrase has become a running joke between you, write it down. You can decide later whether you want it in the yearbook.
You could keep a few options in a note on your phone as you think of them. Ask a friend which one sounds most like you. They might remember a line you’ve forgotten saying.
How long should a senior quote be?
Check your school’s word or character limit first. The yearbook team can tell you the deadline and any rules you need to follow.
Try a shorter version if your idea runs over the limit. Read both aloud and see which one you like. A line or two can leave plenty of room for your personality.
Should you write your own or use a famous quote?
Either can work. A song lyric or a line from a movie might remind you of someone, a favorite afternoon, or a whole year of singing in the car.
If you borrow a quote, check the exact words and who said or wrote them. Follow your school’s rules for crediting the source.
If you write your own, keep the wording you’d use. Your friends already know what you sound like.
Finding your direction
For a funny quote, think about something you’ve said that made your friends laugh. A real running joke gives you somewhere to start.
For something more personal, consider an activity or a person who has been part of your high school years. A line you remember from a coach or teacher could be worth thinking about. Ask before using someone’s private words.
If you want to write about what comes next, you can. Staying near Bolivar or heading farther away, you get to be excited about the plans you have.
Good senior quotes for guys
Start with what you enjoy and how you talk. Your sport, music, FFA, or a hobby might give you an idea.
You might want a dry joke. You might want to say something sweet about the people who have been there for you. Pick the one you’d like beside your photo.
Good senior quotes for girls
The words can be funny, sentimental, or a little of both. A line from a song you love can work, and so can something you wrote yourself.
If you’re choosing between two, picture a friend reading them. Which one would make her smile and say your name? Keep that one on the list.
Before you submit
Check the spelling, the word limit, and any quote credit. Then read your final choice aloud once more before sending it to the yearbook team.
Save a copy for yourself, too. It could be fun to put it beside a photo from this year.
Senior photo planning
If you’re planning photos too, the free Senior Issue planning guide has outfit ideas, local photo spots, and a packing checklist. You can also read about senior sessions at Jordan Brittley Studio in Bolivar, MO.
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