By Reagan DeSpain and Sierra Sayers
The first day jitters are normal so don’t worry, everyone gets them. You won’t be thrown in a trash bin or get your lunch tray dumped on your head, but here are some things you should think about it. Everyone here has been a freshman just like you are right now. You will learn the ways of highschool. They aren’t too hard to understand. I’m sure you’ll have the hang of it by next semester, but just to give you a head start, we decided to ask the grownups in the building what they think freshman should do. High school is said to be the best four years of your life, but what they don’t tell is the unspoken rules. Don’t worry, we got them for you.
“Learn to use your student planner. It will help with due dates.” –Mrs. Holloway
“No skipping. It’ll effect you in the long run. It’s not cool.” -Jose Valdez
“Find something to be involved in.” -Greg Leach
“Do not miss school. Stay on your side of the hallways. Stop asking people for snack money, it’s annoying. Don’t let people copy your work. No drama. Stop judging other people. Everybody is human, nobody is better than anybody else. Be responsible. Respect the dress code. Shower. If you cannot shower at home don’t be afraid to shower in the locker room. Eat lunch!” -Shaenna White and Carly Mullin
“Dont worry too much about what other people are doing; just make sure you’re doing the right things.” -Theresa Walthall
“You do you, boo boo.” -Heather Brown
“Get all your stuff done then you can have fun for the last 2 years.” -Kirsten Burt
“Get involved in something. Come to games. Be a part of what we’re all doing .” -Mr. Wilkie
“Always be yourself and never transform into what popular society is like.” -Cameron Stafford
“Best four years of your life” -Chris Anacito
“Take school more seriously start off on the right foot!” -Mrs. Unruh
“Go out everyday with a smile and just have a great time.” -Zachary Stewart
High school isn’t a deathtrap and its nothing to get a headache about. You’ll be an upperclassmen and ruling this school before you know it. So eat lunch, do your work, and come to school. You’ll be just fine.
The County Current 
Great advice!
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Stay focused, and do good in school!
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This is great! a smart idea and very good advice!
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I love this article. I love all the advice that was given!
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All of this is so true! Get involved, it helps! Also don’t forget to be your own person, it’s okay to be unique.
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GREAT JOB REAGAN AND SIERRA YOU DID AMAZING SWEETIES
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2 postive things i got were Finding somthing to be involved in and not missing days or to stay on your side of the hallways.
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WOW, this article is so helpful. It would have been so cool to have an article like this my freshman year. Keep up the good work.
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great advice!!
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I wish I would have had all of this advice coming to the high school as a freshman, it would have helped me so much more than what I knew. I got in sports and also got involved in other activities and I have not regretted anything yet. Now I am a junior so this means I do not have too much longer to do the things I want.
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Keep your circle of friends small!
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Such great advice to give to these newcoming mustangs!!
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Great advice and a great article! Wish I would have had such a helpful guide when I was a freshman!
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Great advice for the younger students
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1. I really liked how there are positive comments and advice from teachers and students on this article.
2. I also enjoyed the fact that people were concerned enough to make this article.
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It’s a really good article it really helps out a lot thank you:)
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I have to agree with this cause it is the best four years of your life and get involved in school events.
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This article is very helpful for not only freshman but for everyone! I especially loved Jose’s comment, he is a prime example of it!
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Some pretty good advice on here but one more advice I’d like to share is,”BECOME FRIENDS WITH YOUR SEMINAR TEACHER!!!”
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good job on the article very helpful
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good advice
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I have learned something from this
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I like the article. Maybe give an anecdote of a student of what they expected and the reality of being a freshman.
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This was helpful loves, good job!!
This helps a lot of freshmen think clearly about what they should do, like join a club or a sport, or just come to the events. This also helps all of us freshmen not be so nervous with you guys reminding us you’ve been in our shoes. thank you ladies for taking your time and thinking about us.
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Good advise
And this will help a lot of freahman
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That is so true. I love high school. Joining a club or line join Jama is pretty fun.
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I love all these tips and they are all very helpful. I’d also agree with getting involved because it helps you meet new people.
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All this is true advice and trust me as the years fly by you realize that high just gets easier from here on out.
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I would say that the article is a good thing,it would help a lot for freshman people advice so they know what to get into what sports and events that happen and it is a good thing
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Freshman take their advice and if you do you won’t have to worry about anything
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Very good article for the upcoming freshman’s to read!(:
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this is very useful in the long run and the freshman should remember to keep them self from getting a big ego. dont try to be top dog just do your stuff and survive.
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