Senior Justin Karram wonders why the Senior Class has to attend school on Tuesday, April 10, when the rest of the student body will be taking the SAT or PSAT.

“I heard last year they didn’t make seniors come in,” Karram said. “I’m a little confused as to why (we have to come this year).”

April 10 is statewide testing, when juniors take the SAT and freshmen and sophomores take the PSAT.

In the past, seniors did not come to school. But for the first time, seniors will be required to show up, as well.

If seniors don’t show up, the day will be counted as an absence.

The reason for seniors coming to school is for “pupil accounting,” Principal Brian Wiskur said.

The seniors will be listening to a presentation from Chemical Bank because representatives from the bank have asked to speak to seniors. The bank has had many graduates ask about credit, student loans, interest rates, and more.

Representatives from the bank will give a 60- to 90-minute presentation in the KHS auditorium.

The presentation will focus on managing finances after high school such as student loan debt and credit card usage.

Doughnuts and drinks will be provided to seniors upon arrival, and the presentation will begin at 8 a.m.

Seniors will need to make it to school before 8 a.m. to be considered present. If they do not have a ride, seniors can take their usual bus at their regular pickup time in the morning and directly report to the auditorium for attendance.

After the presentation, seniors will be allowed to leave. Students who do not have a way to get home afterward can take their bus at 11:15 a.m.

Wiskur spoke to seniors Monday, March 26, about how his children are graduating college this year and are uninformed about dealing with their debt.

“The biggest thing that they weren’t informed about is how to manage that debt that you’re going to create while you’re attending college,” Wiskur said. “Whether it’s a trade school, local universities, or if you go to Michigan State or Kettering.”

Wiskur said the presentation is highly beneficial to those planning on attending college after high school.

“You should be here because it’s an extremely important topic that all 18- or 19-year-old kids, before they go off into the real world, should know about these hidden scams that are out there on credit cards, 21, 23, 28 percent interest that you occur with credit card debt,” Wiskur said.

For Karram, the free food is an incentive.

“I’m not complaining because of free doughnuts,” he said.

But Karram said he doesn’t think the presentation will serve him well even though others will benefit from it.

“For me, it’s not as important because I’m going into the Navy. For others, I feel that is extremely helpful,” Karram said. “It is only an hour and a half, so I cannot take a full absence for that hour and a half. I do appreciate it that he (Wiskur) is doing something to help.”

Another senior, Gabby Green, is not happy about having to come to school April 10.

“I feel like we did all those things (presentations for economics) junior year, and no one took anything out of it,” Green said. “So why are you going to make them do it senior year? If they really wanted it, they would go ask for help. Most of them (seniors) will be on their phones and not listen.”

On the other hand, senior Donald Martin likes what the presentation will offer.

“I think it’s a good idea. It beats sitting at home and doing nothing,” Martin said. “I feel that it’s good because it helps you manage money. I like money.”