As the school years go by, students gain more privileges with every passing grade. Especially so at LZHS, going up in grade level gains privileges such as free periods, leaving the classroom during study halls, and parking spots. These privileges can also be revoked. According to Kuba Mines, senior, some privileges are more useful than others.
“I will have an open one semester, and depending on how my schedule lines up, it could be very interesting,” Mines said. “Even if my schedule [does not] line up well, the extra freedom could still be useful.”
Some things remain the same as time goes on. According to the school classes list, not as many classes are available when you’re a sophomore compared to other grades. Hanalei Gira, sophomore, these options are still more than freshman year.
“I think sophomore year will be mostly the same [as freshman year], but I am excited to be able to take a wider variety of classes than I was last year,” Gira said.
Another thing that increases as time goes on is pressure. With college, harder classes, and more to worry about, it can be hard to maintain balance. However, Mines is prepared to challenge himself further.
“I will be taking three AP classes, so that will certainly push me further than ever before,” Mines said. “I expect to maintain friendships that will help me grow to my full potential, no matter what happens.”
Friendships can help curb this stress, as Mines mentioned. Meeting new friends allows for more bonding and growth, which Gira claims to be excited to discover.
“Freshman year was a really great time,” Gira said. “I was able to meet a lot of new people and grow personally through all of the different courses.”
As students grow and time goes on, each year helps students learn something new. Some students plan on what they want to grow and change.
“[I want to] be more confident in my ability to navigate my classes and complete work efficiently because of my experience from last year,” Gira said. “[It will] be different in that [I will]have more experience and confidence in my ability to achieve my goals.”
This experience can harm students, however. Getting ingrained in a routine only for it to change 4 years later can be harrowing. Mines claims that it is a jarring experience.
“It is difficult to comprehend the fact that in a year I will be going off to college.” Mines said, “I have been looking at Carthage College and Lake Forest College, and I have already applied to Carthage.”
