Becoming a high school student can be a daunting transition, but in reality, it really shouldn’t be. The halls are filled with familiar faces, and everyone is willing to help underclassmen navigate life in the Upper School. Nevertheless, upperclassmen may seem intimidating. Sure we’re older, but we’re not as scary as some people may think! When I was a freshman, I had to face my fear of upperclassmen, and I’m so glad I did.
My freshman year, I was lucky enough to be cast in the fall play. I was extremely excited to be a part of the production, and was honored to perform in a cast of only eight people(!) However, I was equally nervous, because I was the only freshman. Not only that, but out of the other seven cast members, three were juniors and four were seniors. It wouldn’t be honest of me to say that I instantly became friends with my seven cast mates. In fact, I spent the first half—if not more—of this several month endeavor buried behind my computer screen in the last row of the theater. It wasn’t because of a divide that anyone had created, but I was just so nervous to enter a group of older kids. One day, however, I decided to join my cast mates, and I found that they were not nearly as intimidating as I had thought; they were extremely welcoming and were eager to get to know me. For the rest of our time together, we really bonded – we even traveled to Whitewater as a group for a statewide one-act competition. Even though I am the lone remaining cast member of The Liar, I will never forget the time I went out of my comfort zone and befriended a couple of upperclassmen.
As you find yourself moving through the busy halls of the Upper School during your freshman year, don’t be afraid of us upperclassmen! I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by some of the friendships you make.
- Adam
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