“My first real impression of the high school was while watching students attempt to pop balloons while hugging others in a race. I thought, “Well, this is going to be an interesting four years … to say the least.
“The rest of the day was fun. My Link Crew leaders had some fun games planned for us to do, and I got a better idea of where everything was.”
“When I came in through on of the large entrances of the school, I knew I would leave my old childish life behind and become more serious about work, what I do and my future. That means take my classes more seriously, sports more seriously, and my upcoming profession.”
“The hallways were filled with so many students, most of them just as confused as I was. The high school was like a zoo … then I remembered this was only the freshmen.”
“I thought that today was very exciting. I enjoyed how we had upperclassmen to help us get used to the school. We played fun games and got to meet new people.”
“The Link Crew leaders were very nice and they really made me feel welcome here. I think this will be a good year.”
*Quotes submitted by freshman students during the first day of school, Aug. 24, 2010