2020 Senior Class Video // SHHS

My Senior Year Video for Smoky Hill
I think this goes for every senior across the nation in the Class of 2020 when I say our year didn't end the way we anticipated, but there is always a light at the end of the tunnel! Also thank you Skylar Weigand for this idea!
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[@jadonvaz6343]

Thank you for all your support!! It means a lot. Would anyone be interested in a Q&A video?? If so, like this comment and reply to it with your questions!!

[@thanksbutno7490]

what camera & software do you use? your vids literally gave me life!!

[@kendalwiseman5318]

did you ask your administrator if it was okay to film this before hand or did you just do it for fun? I really want to do this, but i don’t know if it’s preferred to ask.

[@johnsandbergg]

did you already plan to make a "senior" video before the pandemic?

[@katieperry3904]

What was your favorite memory from Senior year?

[@evelynbarrientos2202]

What camera do you use?

[@thanksbutno7490]

this video made me feel like i’m going to miss these people when i don’t even know them

[@beverleysapp9544]

Exactly!

[@itzbabyrae6723]

Facts.

[@snipergod6374]

Onggg

[@traveltheworldlikethevirus7746]

Omg sameee

[@user13976]

same 😂

[@jasmnchn]

im glad youtube didn’t recommend me this 7 years later...

[@caseyfulton5217]

SAMEE

[@hasmikhakobyan6751]

Oh my god sameee

[@nive1592]

Oml same

[@ilikescheese4110]

jasmine chen ikr

[@bellafenska8386]

im not even a senior nor do i go to this school, but i am crying lol

[@finndaniel6484]

Bella Fenska me thoeeee

[@aaliyahrobinson6633]

SAME

[@loviisaa409]

Same and i'm from fucking Europe lmao that M83 hits different

[@jaenalyns9794]

Bro this school the best school ever ✊🏽❤️💚❤️

[@aliciahunt7231]

same 😢

[@topsy304]

Bruh the fact that the clips from the beginning were such normal activities and now they’re illegal is so weird to think about 😢

[@lizzy8730]

The fact this was made 3 yrs ago and the realisation covid was a while ago starts

[@melissa4701]

I don’t know this video came up in my recommended but I’m happy it did.

[@connoroliveto4890]

Melissa sameeee

[@danielpipersburgh1740]

same

[@toriloehn5740]

ok how does one go to a school with THIS many attractive people wow

[@gracietyree4670]

those were my exact thoughts

[@jessicalally6679]

welcome to smoky hill lmao

[@asiamarie7138]

The diversity in this school is immaculate 👏

[@jaenalyns9794]

It’s my favorite part about Smoky 😭 dang all these comments makin me miss it

[@dianabarrientos425]

RIGHTT!!

[@ThatsaToilet]

Why does that matter?

[@asiamarie7138]

@@ThatsaToilet there’s so many different walks of life so many different cultures, diversity is such an important thing and these kids are blessed to be in a school like this

[@thekeeperoftime8868]

@@ThatsaToilet nice to have a crowd of different people.

[@luvnor]

Bruh watching this is making me feel like I’m graduating, I’m bout to be a whole sophmore

[@emily7201]

me too lmao 😅😂

[@verenicehernandez1968]

mee too haha😭😂

[@sheria447]

SAMEE

[@jalynn6887]

I’m a whole 7th grader😭😭

[@jalynn6887]

Maxwell Hodgson :((

[@jackhenryforthman6001]

I just wanted to say that this video gave me the chills. You did such an amazing job at showing what the class of 2020 is all about. I do not go to your school, but I am a senior as well. This year was supposed to be one of the most memorable and important years of our lives. I think it still will be a very memorable year, just not in the way that we originally had thought or hoped for. Needless to say, all classes of 2020 did get to live it up from the months of August to March, thankfully. Thank you for making this awesome video.

[@jadonvaz6343]

Jack Henry Forthman I appreciate it!!

[@NoahKahan67]

I love how he incorporated all the sports

[@megholman5183]

THIS IS THE CUTEST SHIT EVER I DONT EVEN KNOW THEM

[@rociog.9811]

The kind of high school I wish I’d gone to! The spirit radiates through the screen! Congrats to the class of 2020! ✨

[@Midnight_x_memories]

I wish that too! Glad I saw this video ✨

[@80s_man_podcast_]

Thanks

[@111luis]

Imagine waiting 12 years to have your senior prom and graduation and corona comes around 😞

[@drdnicebeaugelin]

This is the best 2020 tribute Ive watched. It made me cry, laugh and be hopeful for you guys. The word resilience says it best. Ill be making a tribute rap for you all

[@jadonvaz6343]

Dr.D-Nice Beaugelin thank you!

[@drdnicebeaugelin]

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[@aleana3271]

your school looks so diverse i’m jealous

[@3scohen]

Give Jadon an Oscar! This is probably the greatest movie ever made. Thank you, Jadon!

[@jadonvaz6343]

Smoky Hill I appreciate it! Best school ever!

[@JenniferFinegold]

Yaaaas!!!!👏👏

[@paigehaddow7702]

This high school looks like so much fun in uk we don’t get anything like this. omg I have never had this much likes

[@xolucymollyxo]

right!! it’s so unfair

[@mariakaiser5390]

@@xolucymollyxo On the bright side, you have free healthcare, affordable education and no school shootings :)

[@karenguadalupe7327]

Maria Kaiser Mòdol fr😳parkland shooting was in Valentine’s Day and I remember when I got the news I was in my english class and I was in shock 😣

[@arrietty1619]

It makes me so sad. I never had a fun high school life

[@amberba2070]

fr england has its benefits but i would do anything for an american high school life

[@valeriachong9031]

im not from this high school but this video just showed exactly what my high school years felt like, im a senior of 2020 and i loved the way you showed what we are going through, thank u so much!

[@alicelombaard2439]

*cries in South African knowing I'll never get this high school experience*😭😭😂😂😂

[@merveinan1398]

Cries in Turkey cuz same :(

[@brooklynbells88]

@@merveinan1398 Can not stop crying in Azerbaijan beacuse same

[@gigit.4078]

Alice Lombaard *laughs in American*

[@merveinan1398]

@@gigit.4078 You can't imagine how much I want to be a student in America and you dont know how lucky you are. Just enjoy it for me :'(

[@gigit.4078]

bugs bunny damn. I mean all schools are shut down right now but I hope one day you’ll get to be a student in America

[@zoeroux4222]

Im a senior but I don't go to this school, I love my senior class and I wish we had all done more to have school pride. I'll never have these experiences again. I gave back my school stuff last week and I officially graduate in 10 days. I will miss highschool so much! People who still have time left in highschool, please take advantage of it! Go to that game, try out for that sport. Go sing your heart out at a dance. I love you class of 2020

[@jadonvaz6343]

Yes exactly!

[@felipegaray21]

I'm a senior hs too , i feel it

[@isladavis7647]

Me living in the uk knowing I won’t get to Experience this ever 😭

[@Janellyr]

This made me cry how that they are not going to see each other. not have stuff at the end of school this is sad 😢 I feel so bad for them.

[@Mana-Lee]

As a French teenager, watching this video makes me realize how bad the French school system is. Starting the class at 7:30 Am, ending at 5 pm, having a lot of homework... I can tell you. It’s extremely boring. And in the other hands, you guys seem to be happy and proud of your high school. There are a lot of activity, and everything is made for the students and their comfort. In France: teachers are most of the time disrespectful. They don’t even love their job. They make fun of your dreams, they don’t encourage you to work hard. We have only two hours of sport in a WEEK. 2 HOURS ! Only! We don’t have a football team, or something. IT’S BORING AF!! I can tell you: American high school is a dream that I wish I could live!

[@jadonvaz6343]

I’m sorry to hear that 😭 maybe one day you can visit the US

[@Mana-Lee]

Jadon Vaz OMG I wish ! And I’ll do everything to fulfill that dream

[@nelsondendomo6687]

@@Mana-Lee Do you learn english at school? your pretty good lol

[@Mana-Lee]

Nelson Dendomo yes, I used to have 3 hours of English each week. I don’t think that my English is good, but thank you for the compliment

[@arrietty1619]

Same thing in my country. I wish I had the opportunity to study in the US. That wouldve been a freaking dream

[@madalyngieseke9702]

As a current senior that “until it wasn’t” hit me HARDDDD

[@andreabruza4630]

Gave me chills and I don’t even know these kids. I do have a niece that is a senior and I ache for all the seniors are missing but I love the way they are handling it. As a 21 year teacher I’ve seen a lot but this beats them all!! Love to the seniors of 2020. The best is yet to come.

[@leahlustar]

This is such a great video! I’m SHHS 99’. My senior year was Columbine. Not that it is anyway the same as what your class is dealing with, but we understand the need to endure, staying strong and being there for each other. The 2020 class is going to do amazing things, regardless how the year ended. Keep up the positivity!

[@kizzlyblue8800]

Class 99 also. Great job

[@Clover5419]

BRAVO! Well done! I’m a grandma of a senior 2020.(SHHS). I’m heartbroken for you kids that are cheated out of a graduation ceremony. However...know....I’m SO PROUD of EACH of you. CONGRATULATIONS to you ALL! GOD BLESS.

[@BloodXXThorne]

I mean this from the bottom of my heart, I’m sorry you didn’t get to do all of the fun things seniors get to do at the end of the year. It may seem trivial to someone who has been out of highschool for such a long time but I know back then it meant a lot, if nothing for the memories. It’s been ten years now since I left SHHS, and I have some great memories with my friends there. I wish you guys the best of luck and I feel for you and your situation. 🖤🖤🖤

[@jadonvaz6343]

BloodXXThorne Thank you!

[@siennarose3272]

I wish I could experience everything Americans experience at school. In Australia we don’t have homecoming, all the proms and do softball games and other sport games at a schools stadium. They seem to have so much fun and everyone’s just happy. Y’all are pretty lucky, but we are to. Also trust video gave me the shivers! 💛🤍

[@harpercullen5720]

american high schools seem like so much more fun

[@brookeidaa]

IKR?! I hate living in Ireland

[@chocolatechipc00kiesmwuah71]

Not all high schools but it’s okay

[@prantikamallick3512]

I live in India and here high schools are really boring😢

[@madisonthill1439]

that really just felt like a whole movie trailer

[@wchutchinson]

Awesome video. Professionally done, stunning and encouraging. You all will go on to do great things. You, Vaz, I see a lucrative career in Video editing, or directing. Well done!

[@jadonvaz6343]

Thank you sir!

[@heyitssuwanne586]

I’m class of 2021 and I want my senior year to look like this!!! It looks really fun!!! I’m so sorry that your senior year was ruined cause of covid, but you made the best out of the situation.

[@avanib.8993]

i saw this on the news 🥺

[@bradboyle5429]

I am a high school teacher in Colorado Springs. I saw the news story about your video today. Thank you for showing the milestones of your senior year at Smoky Hill. I was touching how you interviewed your fellow students after the closure. Well done! This video reminded me why I teach and how much I miss my students. The class of 2020 is destined for great things.

[@jadonvaz6343]

That’s awesome, thank you!

[@yaelmercedes]

I am in the Graduating Class of 2021 and I just want to say to you senior CONGRATS for making it this far and sticking it out in these hard times! I am sad for you because you didn't receive the year you could have, but there is so much hope for the future! Do great things! 💞

[@loviisaa409]

I'm not American but I am a senior and I feel bad for all of us that miss the traditions that come with graduating no matter what country you're from😔We're in this together, the whole world. Stay strong!

[@Zamire236]

when he shown kobe i couldnt control my emotions I'm literally in tears rn

[@jadonvaz6343]

Same man😭 Mamba Forever!

[@leahmohrlang5394]

This is incredible, I’m a 2016 Smoky graduate. I can’t imagine what the class of 2020 is going through! Once a buff always a buff!

[@alexrish115]

someone tell me why I was in tears after this

[@jadonvaz6343]

😭😭

[@Zamire236]

I’m pouring out crying this brought out all the emotions definitely when Kobe popped up

[@lydiahayes372]

Wow, just wow! I graduated from SHHS in 1991. I am currently a teacher in Douglas County and my senior son goes to Chaparral. This was truly an amazing tribute to your class, and all 2020 classes. I am so impressed with this video. You obviously poured your heart and soul into this project. I am so glad my previous teacher from SHHS posted this link on her FB. Angie P. was a teacher and basketball coach at Smoky. This was so touching and heartbreaking at the same time. Looks like you got your Senior night and wish week. Our Chap family won't get those and as a parent I am heartbroken that I won't walk onto Echo Stadium with my son during Senior Lacrosse Night. However, your video packs a powerful message for the future of all Classes of 2020. Thanks for making my heart my cry and smile today.

[@sarahpenn8391]

I’m Australian I don’t go to this school but I’m in my last year of high school our 2020 classes can still graduate normally mainly cause of how well our country delt with the virus

[@nazaretquezada4188]

THIS IS SUCH A VIBE. This video was beautifully done. Class of 2020 :( we still made it !

[@gabrielaperales2602]

We didn’t get our spring senior season, our prom or graduation but we still have some important memories and I wouldn’t change anything in the world for it. #WEAREUNSTOPPABLE

[@charlotteknight9463]

Watching this made me realise how much I miss out by going to school in London 😣 It looks like such a wonderful school community 💛

[@ryry8445]

This is such a bittersweet vid to watch on one hand it swells my heart with pure happiness seeing kids my age making memories they deserve to keep and look back at but on the other hand it makes me realize no amount of senior vids I watch can ever bring back the year I’m missing out on bcs of the pandemic that’s happening

[@jadonvaz6343]

Yes very true😭

[@jhnnybear7573]

I literally hate my high school and i’m a senior next year. it’s so weird for me see people actually enjoying their time and having such a loving community. It honestly brought me to tears, i’m so sorry. Out of any year, it should have never been yours. i’m so so sorry 💗

[@jadonvaz6343]

I’m sorry to hear that 😪 make your senior year count even if it’s just the one year! You won’t regret it

[@kaitlynphun]

i live in australia which is amazing but we don’t have stuff like football, prom, homecoming and all of these opportunities and it makes me realise how much fun american teens can’t experience. i’m jealous.

[@lisaanne6394]

This video is amazing! I am a parent of a senior and even though it’s a different school half way across the country, you captured what all the class of 2020 is about. An athlete, musician, performer, dancer, or regular joe..the sense of community everyone is apart of is wha you can feel through watching this video. Your classmates are very lucky to have this to look back on. It made me cry, but in a good way! Thanks for sharing!

[@jadonvaz6343]

I’m glad :) thank you!

[@amygrace230]

You know what... it’s crazy cuz some parents just stand next to their kids receiving awards and they see their child, and their kid was out here being a rockstar 🤩 on top of being their child 😤💕💕

[@linden5713]

As a British teen I’ve began to realise how different our schooling is to yours. You have rallies and take so much pride in you school. You even thanked smoky for the experience. But for me I can’t wait till my last day next year. I’m gonna move on and never look back

[@taebae6321]

Living thousand miles away from America knowing that I will never experience this 😭 yo amazing video btw this made me teared up fr

[@jadonvaz6343]

Thank you!

[@haleighjo2547]

This video was so amazing good job! And good luck to the class of 2020 I know y’all will go out and do great things

[@maryreeve3965]

I used to go to this school. And I have to say it is by far the best school in the world. It becomes a family. It really breaks my heart in a bittersweet way watching this video. Though I'm not a senior I have seen the way these kids worked to graduate and to be fair I really saw myself graduating from SHHS and being apart of the marching band there. But it was sadly torn away when my family had us move somewhere else. I couldn't experience these memories but I'm happy seeing the love, joy, determination, and so many other emotions on the kids faces. It's so beautiful to see people grow up whether you know them or not. And I am proud to be apart of this school where we encourage and support everyone around us. And Im proud of the senior class for being so strong. Its amazing how far they and others have come

[@imrichsoexpensiveglasses9932]

My school initials are also SHHS, I was literally looking at the thumbnail like, "I've NEVER seen them around!"

[@jadonvaz6343]

HA

[@efio7363]

I don't even know ya'll but the kid with the long, blond hair is my favorite person in this video

[@veronikaglotov5397]

all i have to say is: wow.

[@karenxiao8152]

omg i have one more year to be a senior and this just made me cry

[@maddie5540]

it’s so sad that they left high school and will never see most of those people again in their life. the people they grew up with. it’s heartbreaking

[@caseyfulton5217]

this is so good, im crying and i didnt even know these people. i am sorry class of 2020 that you didnt get the full experience, no one deserves this.

[@jadonvaz6343]

Thank you😭

[@melissarodriguez1725]

I'm a freshman currently and I didn't feel comfortable in high school at all. I'll try my best to enjoy my sophmore year, junior year, and senior year. Congratulations to the class of 2020. I hope you guys the best👍🏻🤗

[@jadonvaz6343]

That’s good! Enjoy the moments while they last, meet new people and have a good time😁

[@melissarodriguez1725]

@@jadonvaz6343 I will try my best!

[@blaze.eliana]

@@melissarodriguez1725 It goes by fast!

[@melissarodriguez1725]

@@blaze.eliana it really does. My freshman year felt so short.

[@paulasias8452]

this is a whole ass movie, but how do I redo my senior year to be like this

[@roseh5128]

I’m really missing school rn. Got to celebrate with a senior tho..our school was really supportive and made the day even more special for our seniors.

[@jacobfuhlhage4436]

Jadon, this video is so amazing and put together to great. Keep up the work dude, can’t wait to see what the future holds for you man.

[@jadonvaz6343]

Thank you Jacob!

[@henloworld514]

y’all look like a high school class that could be featured in a movie

[@jericanaicker387]

kinda sucks when you’re already done w school & you can’t go back to capture the moments 😔. i miss highschool man

[@traytheapostle]

This man deserved a medal for this price of art

[@SimplyFreshdew]

🥺🥺 this video was so beautiful!!! AMAZING job on the editing

[@jadonvaz6343]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@sabrinafrajtag4429]

One minute of silence for the high school I'll never have :(

[@fortniteplayz630]

I’m not even in high school yet and I feel as if I was. I feel so bad for all seniors. Congratulations on making it through high school though. hope you succeed in college.

[@jillpidcock7912]

Jadon...thank you for creating this video. I feel so much pride in you and the Buffs. From the class of '81 you all move me! You ALL deserve the best life has to offer!

[@kaitlynh1062]

i’m crying i wish i went to a school like this i missed out on so much

[@kaelorfogo4489]

I'm gonna miss you Vaz man

[@jadonvaz6343]

gonna miss you man!

[@mirrokzhe]

SHHS 2020 graduate here. Reading all these comments is super heartwarming. Finally seeing my highschool get the recognition it deserves! Sko Buffs!

[@heidi6015]

Beautiful video! Makes me so proud of my alma mater. It’s been a minute but always will have SHHS in my heart. I know there’s so much disappointment in how your senior year has ended. It’s ok to feel disappointed & sad & any other emotions you’re feeling. From this experience you will carry with you new strength & gratitude. Wish I heard some of y’all in the video was going to Colorado State. I’m a CSU alum & work there now so any SHHS students who are considering or going to CSU, let me know if you have questions. Congratulations on graduation & can’t wait for y’all to keep doing big things!

[@hagungi]

Ima miss you Jadon, you’re gonna do great things bro❤️

[@jadonvaz6343]

Hadi Maaliki thank you man!

[@kane9074]

im in 7th grade, but im ngl this really hit me, i cant wait to go to high school

[@jadonvaz6343]

That's awesome! Enjoy it while it lasts and you'll have a great time

[@ricksiddiqui8354]

A great video or movie captures emotion. You totally nailed it. To you and the entire Class of 2020, you have great a great journey ahead. Don't dream it's over--better days are ahead. Onward!!!!

[@blsi4037]

Holy cow, who'd've known the class of 2020 would be so special...

[@ava_eckerr]

even tho I don't know any of these people, I'm still lowkey sad and gonna miss them im lowkey confuseddd

[@katelynngo3722]

this is beautiful

[@oliviamae9691]

im not a senior or in year 11, but I'm in year 6. and this video made me cry.i might not see my best friend ever again. this whole thing made me realise how much I love my friends and my family. they have ALWAYS been there for me when I needed the most and you don't realise that until your by yourself and can't just go and see them. I love you class of 2020, we've been through a lot, but we'll come out of this together and we are strong 🥺❤️

[@StraMollie]

Our future is so bright!! Mom of a future Buff here and I can't say how proud I am of you all.

[@chocolatebubbles6426]

1:38 Is that.... Cardi B. Jr???

[@iyalynett9516]

That’s what is saidd!! 🤣

[@yasmin-ux9kp]

awww this is why I sometimes wish I lived in america

[@rayapatel8720]

So very proud of you Jadon. You are truly a light!

[@syd_elise1721]

You did amazing! This video shows so much warmth despite what's happening in the world. 2020 will be a year to remember.

[@isabellemontalvo276]

We are the strongest class in the history!! #2020Seniors

[@yobanam8097]

Bro I don’t go to this school and I’m crying

[@e.lewisfilms3437]

Jeez dude! this is amazing wish I wouldve done something like this my senior year. No matter how bad things went this year those kids will always be able to look at this and smile.

[@cassidybarry2102]

i graduated 2 years ago and im from california and i cried watching this.

[@cartermiranda7149]

How is everyone so beautiful tho. Every girl and boy be attractive what damn :)

[@maggierushing7410]

What did you film this on? I’m class of 2021 and I’m wanting to do this for senior year. I do photography but not cinematography

[@jadonvaz6343]

I use a Lumix GH5 📷!!

[@ljenkins7251]

Amazing creation Vaz. We are proud of you all. Buffs forever ❤️ class of ‘95.

[@jessicacrimi7440]

Beautifully done! Your class is in our hearts.

[@reesebrown6417]

I have don't even know this school, I am just here to admire the work for the video. But you can't tell me that #22 on the football team doesn't look like Trevor Lawrence.

[@moopycrazytigerkingyearsago]

I dont even go to this school nor live in this country London vibes

[@summerpuente9643]

excellent tribute to your classmates, you've given them a beautiful gift. I hope you all are well.

[@nevaeh3861]

bro im only in 8th grade and im fr gonna cryyyyy all of you guys including my brother didnt get to experience one of the biggest milestones in your guys life most of my brother's friends are going to the military and probably your friends. congratulations 2020 seniors ik you guys will do great things in your life no matter who you are :)