Sophomores have a lot of wisdom to share as freshmen power through their first high school year.
Kevin Curley says if he could go back to freshman year, he would do it differently.
“I would definitely go to more games and join more clubs, just participate a little more,” Curley said. “Do not be afraid to participate, go to as many games as possible. These things can allow freshmen to make new friends, meet new faces, and find something you can truly enjoy for your high school year.”
Many other Marist students have expressed that getting more involved in your freshman year can greatly benefit your future years to come. It could lead you to what you are going to do in your future, and you’ll figure out what things you have a passion for and love to do.
Sophomore Jolie Leudanski says one way to do that is by going to games.
“Being at football games was definitely a favorite aspect of being a freshman here at Marist for me. I could talk to my friends more, and the atmosphere was just amazing,” she said.
Another one of Leudanski’s favorite aspects of her freshman year was making friends. She expressed that meeting new people was something she was afraid of, but she soon realized that it helped her grow as a person, and those people are still a huge part of her life.
“Initially I was really nervous to come to high school because it was a new experience, with people I didn’t know. But, I realized the only reason I was nervous was because I was scared to find my way and fit in with the crowd, but I realize now it’s not so bad,” Leudanski said.
Leudanski says that her freshman year, her teachers were very welcoming and kind to her. She encourages these teachers to continue being so supportive to this years’ freshman, so that they might have a good experience like she did.
“If the freshman’s teachers this year do the same thing, and respect their students and have the right type of etiquette, and attitude, it could definitely be a good experience for them and reflect on their future highschool years,” Leudanski said.
Leudanski says that these things could could have a powerful and positive effect on them.
