GIACOMO FERRENCE

Freshman At Bishop Gorman High School Sport: Football

Going into your freshman year of high school, what do you remember or cherish most about your Dawson experience?

I cherish the friendships and knowing everyone around campus. I also cherish how free we were and we could enjoy school while learning.

In what ways did Dawson prepare you for high school?

Dawson prepared me for high school by helping out with my social skills and knowledge of the world and knowing right from wrong.

How did it feel to start at a brand-new school?

It is very weird to start at a brand-new school. There are a lot of people at Gorman so it is a big change from Dawson.

What are a few highlights from your first semester of high school you want to share with the Dawson community?

A big highlight from my first semester of high school was the football season and playing on the team.

Camille Oh

Freshman At University Of California, Irvine

Major: Film & Media Studies

Minor: Business Management

Going into your freshman year of college, what do you remember or cherish most about your Dawson experience?

I will be forever grateful to Dawson because of the community. My best friends for life were formed at Dawson and some of my best memories were there, too. Something I remember the most is the food! I specifically loved the breadsticks.

In what ways did Dawson prepare you for college?

Dawson helped form my public speaking skills. The small class sizes also helped me get one-on-one attention!

How did it feel to start at a brand-new school?

It was scary at first, but UCI feels like home now. Although I am out of state and my family isn’t with me anymore, I have met new people who already feel like family. I am super exited to take new classes and explore different career pathways.

What are a few highlights from your first semester of college you want to share with the Dawson community?

Recently, there was a November fair from Monday to Friday where a ton of vendors would line up and students were able to purchase goods. It was super cool and I bought a lot of stickers!

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