The tenth grade students of Cabell Midland High have graduated from their freshman year and have moved on to their sophomore year.
“Leaving freshman year and going into sophomore year has definitely been a crazy transition,” said sophomore Harper True. “So far, the biggest change I have noticed is the sophomore teachers don’t treat you like a kid. They treat you more like an adult. Now that I am a sophomore, I have many more privileges and freedom.”
Being prepared is crucial when transitioning into a new grade.
“There are multiple things I wish I would have known going into freshman year. An important piece of advice to keep in mind is to be prepared,” said True. “I feel much more prepared and focused advancing into sophomore year than I did advancing from eighth grade to ninth grade.”
The workload given sophomore year is vastly different from the workload given freshman year.
“The pace is much faster and the material makes you think much more,” said True.
Fear is often a factor when moving forward in school.
“My biggest fear for sophomore year will be Ms. Brooks’ Honors English class,” said True.
A big part of freshman life here at Cabell Midland are the teams; these teams include: Valor, Honor, Chivalry, and Courage.
“I really like not having teams,” said True. “I like how it isn’t limited to people in my class. I don’t like it though, because you have to walk around the entire school.”
Taking words of advice from upper-classmen can help others feel more confident about the upcoming school year.
“Do not stop in the hallway or put off doing any work,” said True. “Freshman year is tough, but do not forget to have fun and embrace it.”