(n) A widely-accepted concept which states that individuals who have been affiliated with a group for a longer period of time (and thus proven their dedication to the group) should have priority over newer members in matters such as rank and decision-making. It is applicable to many groups, especially those where such "senior" members have only a short period of time remaining before they are expected to leave the group, but does not work well in other situations.
Simon: Thomas, Justin is mad at me. He doesn't like that I attained a higher chair placement than him in THE prestigious Eagan High School Wind Ensemble!
Thomas: How dare he even consider the idea the chair placements that I so carefully determined could be wrong! Justin, just because you are older than Simon does not mean you have seniority!
Justin: But sir! You know very well that I am by far the most dedicated member of this fine ensemble, and I have been a member for the longest! I practiced for hours to prepare for my audition!
Thomas: I have a prestigious degree in music education from Northwestern! You shouldn't challenge the superhuman hearing abilities of what God gave me. Anyone who thinks they deserve a higher placement because of seniority - well, I hope the door doesn't hit your rear end on the way out!
Jeff: But Thomas, with such a solid audition system, Justin should logically be the section leader, just like I am! Right Brett?
Brett: Absolutely, Jeff! With you as section leader, the logically determined Eagan High School Wind Ensemble Percussion Section is destined for greatness, especially with my highly productive lessons! Unfortunately, because I don't have any seniority, I won't be around next year to see it.
Real Simon: That's a shame, because he was such an experienced instructor - and good looking, too!
Thomas: How dare he even consider the idea the chair placements that I so carefully determined could be wrong! Justin, just because you are older than Simon does not mean you have seniority!
Justin: But sir! You know very well that I am by far the most dedicated member of this fine ensemble, and I have been a member for the longest! I practiced for hours to prepare for my audition!
Thomas: I have a prestigious degree in music education from Northwestern! You shouldn't challenge the superhuman hearing abilities of what God gave me. Anyone who thinks they deserve a higher placement because of seniority - well, I hope the door doesn't hit your rear end on the way out!
Jeff: But Thomas, with such a solid audition system, Justin should logically be the section leader, just like I am! Right Brett?
Brett: Absolutely, Jeff! With you as section leader, the logically determined Eagan High School Wind Ensemble Percussion Section is destined for greatness, especially with my highly productive lessons! Unfortunately, because I don't have any seniority, I won't be around next year to see it.
Real Simon: That's a shame, because he was such an experienced instructor - and good looking, too!
by percussionist69 October 31, 2011
A disease affecting mostly high school seniors.
symptoms include:
- laziness
- lack of motivation
- excessive absences in school
- putting off assignments till the very last minute (more than usual)
- feeling of hopelessness
- thoughts of giving up
- feelings of not caring if you graduate or not
- STRESS a lot of stress
- more stress
- constant tired feeling
- irritable about everything
- panic feeling
The only cure for senioritis is to graduate or drop out.
symptoms include:
- laziness
- lack of motivation
- excessive absences in school
- putting off assignments till the very last minute (more than usual)
- feeling of hopelessness
- thoughts of giving up
- feelings of not caring if you graduate or not
- STRESS a lot of stress
- more stress
- constant tired feeling
- irritable about everything
- panic feeling
The only cure for senioritis is to graduate or drop out.
teacher: essays are due by Sunday night at exactly 11:59pm
senior: *starts essay at 11pm and panics till 11:57pm when they submit essay* thanks alot Senioritis
senior: *starts essay at 11pm and panics till 11:57pm when they submit essay* thanks alot Senioritis
by Mrs. Hemmings October 10, 2015
senioritis sucks
by wieubweiuf September 13, 2011
The very last year of high school. At the end of this school year comes graduation. Most kids are relieved that the hell of homework, drama, friends, and boring shit is over.
YES! I'm finally a high school senior! I've been in the fucking school system for the past 12 years. 12 years of hell! It's over! WOOO graduation!
by xxxcore April 06, 2006
noun. A crippling disease that strikes high school seniors. Symptoms include: laziness, an over-excessive wearing of track pants, old athletic shirts, sweatpants, athletic shorts, and sweatshirts. Also features a lack of studying, repeated absences, and a generally dismissive attitude. The only known cure is a phenomenon known as Graduation.
Why didn't study for your math test Kuhns?
Oh, who studies for a math test anyways. I got senioritis.
Oh, who studies for a math test anyways. I got senioritis.
by Joe C. November 11, 2004
when people are placed in a higher position solely based on age. This concept is unfortunately present in many high school sports teams, especially tennis teams.
person 1: hey did you make varsity?
person 2: no
person 1: why?
person 2: seniority
literally every person ever: ohhh, that sucks
person 2: no
person 1: why?
person 2: seniority
literally every person ever: ohhh, that sucks
by John Doe 37391833910 November 13, 2019
The highest possible rank in the high school hierarchy. Fourth years are the best of the best - they've survived three years of being mocked by the grades above them and are determined to make the three years below them suffer the same way. They've got power, connections, sometimes weed, and a shitload of exams coming their way, which they'll likely either completely ace or completely fail.
Guy 1, pointing at another guy: Who's that?
Guy 2: That's a senior. I don't remember his name, but we should bow while he walks by or he'll get his connections to murder us.
Guy 1: Oh shit.
Guy 2: That's a senior. I don't remember his name, but we should bow while he walks by or he'll get his connections to murder us.
Guy 1: Oh shit.
by RuRiJoMai January 31, 2017