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Roving Reporter: Incoming freshmen share expectations for the new year

On Tuesday August 26, Harbinger interviewed incoming freshmen about their first impressions of Algonquin.
On Tuesday August 26, Harbinger interviewed incoming freshmen about their first impressions of Algonquin.
Freshman Alana Cohen
Freshman Alana Cohen

What are your first impressions about Algonquin?

“It’s big.”

What are you most looking forward to this school year?

“Meeting new people.”

What are you most nervous about this year?

“Also meeting new people.”

When was your first time being at Algonquin?

“I do dance, so when I was younger I had dance recitals here.”

Freshman Chris Uzar
Freshman Chris Uzar

What are your first impressions about Algonquin?

“It’s big. It’s looking pretty cool. There’s a lot of stuff I haven’t seen before.”

What are you most looking forward to this school year?

“The sports [such as basketball] and the new people that I’ll get to know.”

What is your biggest question about Algonquin?

“Am I going to learn the hallways? It looks pretty complicated.”

What are you most nervous about this year?

“The classes. I think they’re going to be harder this year.”

When was your first time being at Algonquin?

“Fourth grade.”

Freshman Colin Walsh
Freshman Colin Walsh

What are your first impressions about Algonquin?

“It’s pretty big compared to the other schools that I’ve gone to.”

What are you most looking forward to this school year?

“Making new friends.”

What are you most nervous about this year?

“The homework and getting to all my classes on time.”

When was your first time being at Algonquin?

“Two or three years ago when I had to go to something for my brother.”

Freshman Logan Sabel
Freshman Logan Sabel

What are your first impressions about Algonquin?

“It’s a big school, and there’s a lot of people here.”

What are you most looking forward to this school year?

“Exploring the new schedules and the new organization. Before, I had just the main classes, but now there are all the other unique classes.”

What is your biggest question about Algonquin?

“The structuring. It’s a big difference from the other schools.”

What are you most nervous about this year?

“The new schoolwork and the workload.”

Freshman Samantha Jollin
Freshman Samantha Jollin

What are your first impressions about Algonquin?

“My sister went here, so I already knew it’s a cool school. I was excited.”

What are you most looking forward to this school year?

“Hanging out with my friends more and sports… volleyball and lacrosse.”

What is your biggest question about Algonquin?

“How many people are nice here?”

What are you most nervous about this year?

“Keeping up my grades.”

When was your first time being at Algonquin?

“Watching my sister play volleyball.”

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