The class of 2028 has made its first venture into high school.
We wondered how they are faring – do they struggle, or thrive? Is it as they expected, or quite different?
Here, we have gathered the thoughts and opinions of the incoming freshmen about their first week of school. What do they think of the traditional bridge walk? Their classes, teachers?
While Abigail Wagner had been feeling anxious about coming to Liberty, the morning of the first day of school, that had all washed away.
Wagner got turned around by the school’s layout, but quickly found her way around. Her favorite teacher is Mr. Purcell, as she described his class as very welcoming to students who may not be the best at math, and he reassured students that that is okay. Wagner walked into this school not knowing much, though the more she learned about the traditions, other Liberty staff, and students, the more comfortable she was.
As a freshman coming into a new school, it can be confusing but Wagner shares her piece of advice
“At most, I’m gonna say… don’t strive to pass, but if you’re trying your best, and you get, like a C? That’s okay,”
Subisha Sankar first met the upperclassmen before school had even started, in band camp.
Sankar had been quite nervous, but everyone was friendly, approachable, and incredibly helpful.
When navigating the hallways, it was not as difficult as she’d expected, but still occasionally has to ask for help. Sankar soon realized that high school was nothing like it had been portrayed in the movies, and the people here made her feel safer than in past years. Her favorite teachers are Schaper and Burgner.
“If I was a teacher, she would be me.” Sankar said.
Sankar aspires to have a good reputation and reminds others to wear deodorant!
In the very first week of school, Hannah Albregts was already adopted into a large friend group. This has allowed her to get advice and support from older students who know what’s going on, which was a comfort.
Albregts was a bit scared to come to high school, as many are. Albregts is in GSA, HOSA, and Key Club.
Albregts favorite class is Principles of Biomedical Sciences, as it is very hands-on, and her favorite teacher is Schomburg. As Albregts gets to play fun games like Booklet. Albregts is most excited for homecoming, and getting more opportunities to spend time with her friends.
Albregts had one thing to say about the bridge walk: “It was hot as (fiddlesticks) outside,”
When Jason Hinckley was asked what his favorite teacher or class was, he responded with “All of them.”
While, like most other freshmen, Hinckley was nervous about high school, but quickly adapted.
One of his main challenges was his fear of not being accepted.
Hinckley is on the defensive line on the football team, though he struggles a bit to balance it with school and band. He describes the team as a good community full of nice people.
“Whenever things get tough, don’t back out, don’t quit, keep going,” Hinckley said..
