by Fiona Flynn, Reporter, Gavin Block, Reporter, Elizabeth Hamby, Co-Editor In Chief
The season of freedom is approaching for multiple parties, as seniors are being released into the real world and incoming freshmen will soon be entering the whole new world of high school; certainly, everyone is getting ready for the summer. LHS Publications reached out to current eighth graders inquiring about their future worries or questions they had for their future in hopes that fellow seniors could alleviate some stress they possess. After 100 responses later, many concerns have been illuminated from the future high school generation, and so here is where the seniors step in. Although it may be impossible to get to every question and every concern that the freshman had, but our goal was to comfort as many freshman as humanly possible. Here were the results:
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“It’s a lot less confusing than it seems, and I’m sure anyone around would be more than happy to help you.”
Freshman year is a great time to start getting involved in high school activities. Being active in your first year helps you discover what you might be interested in and enhances your high school experience. Make sure to build friendships and try to find people that you identify with during this time, as it will give you a sense of belonging and reduce stress. Getting acclimated to the new environment and routine can be helpful. It can be good to loosen up a little, but you should still focus on your academic obligations.
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This year be sure to stay on top of schoolwork and continue with the core classes. Set up a time management plan to stay organized, minimize anxiety and increase your productivity. You should take advantage of other different classes offered here, especially since you will not know what you are good at until you try it. Continue to pursue activities that interest you. Sophomore year is a transitional period that will provide you with a good foundation for the next two years.
