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Incoming freshmen gear up for new school year, share their thoughts on Algonquin

Incoming freshmen gear up for new school year, share their thoughts on Algonquin
Freshman Alexie Gutierrez
Freshman Alexie Gutierrez
What are your first impressions about Algonquin?

“It’s nice. It’s a big school, but it’s nice.”

What are you most looking forward to this school year?

“I don’t really know all the activities yet, but I think there will be one that I look forward to this year.”

What are you most nervous about this year?

“I don’t really know.”

What class are you most excited for this year? 

“Definitely Biology.”

Freshman Lorenzo Millan
Freshman Lorenzo Millan
What are your first impressions about Algonquin?

“It’s pretty cool.”

What are you most looking forward to this school year?

“It is the biggest school I have ever gone to, so I’m excited to explore.” 

What are you most nervous about this year?

“Having to learn where all my classes are.”

What class are you most excited for this year? 

“Algebra.” 

Freshman Shreyon Kc
Freshman Shreyon Kc
What are your first impressions about Algonquin?

“It’s really big and it’s pretty nice. I like it.”

What are you most looking forward to this school year?

“Seeing my friends and meeting my teachers.”

What are you most nervous about this year?

“The lunches. I don’t really know if they’re good or not.” 

What class are you most excited for this year? 

“Algebra or social studies.”

Freshman Emma Leonard
Freshman Emma Leonard
What are your first impressions about Algonquin?

“It’s really big. It’s kinda nerve racking to be going to a whole new school, but it’s also really exciting and fun at the same time to get to meet a bunch of new people.”

What are you most looking forward to this school year?

“My classes because I get to choose some of them now, whereas in middle school you don’t really get to choose.”  

What are you most nervous about this year?

“Not being able to make new friends in some of my classes or not having any friends in my classes.”

What class are you most excited for this year? 

“Digital Art.”  

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