10TH GRADE
Sophomores are stuck in the middleBY SCARLETT ANTHONY ON OCTOBER 18, 2013
Sophomores are no longer little freshmen but are still underclassman. The word sophomore literally means wise fool. Sophomores definitely have an advantage over freshmen because they have been here an entire year, but they do not have the advantage upperclassmen have because they have been here so long. During freshmen year, new friends were made, new cliques were formed and most everyone found their place at Rose. By sophomore year, most students have decided what clubs they want to be included in and what teams they want to be a part of, but with these new decisions come some of the main struggles of sophomore year.
Sophomore year can be a challenge with a harder course load and more school involvement. Sophomores Monifah Mason and Jalyr Phillips are not a part of any clubs in school but struggle with balancing their school work and other extracurricular activities. "After dance, gymnastics and pageants it is really hard to make sure all of my homework is done, but I just had to learn how to maintain my good grades," Mason said. Just the fact that you are not a freshman can be the best part of the year for some. “I’m so glad I’m not a freshman anymore because I was tired of being treated like a little kid in high school,” sophomore Haley Creef said. Sophomores have the option to join Link Crew and help freshmen who are struggling the same way they were last year. Even if you are not a Link Crew leader there are always ways sophomores help out. After being at Rose for a year the hallways become second nature and do not seem so intimidating. "I like knowing where everything is and the routes to all the classrooms so I can actually help someone if they ask me for directions," Phillips said. Most sophomores get their license sometime during their 10th grade year. The decision of what car to get or where to park runs through the minds of all. Responsibility is crucial but freedom increases dramatically. “I can finally go get food whenever I want and not have to get rides places anymore,” sophomore James Reed said. PSATs and the PLAN test dates are getting closer by the minute, and this year these tests are mandatory. SAT workshops, practice books and extra studying are just another thing to add to the hectic schedules of sophomores. “I now have to start going to the workshops and actually start reading the guide books so I can do well,” Reed said. Schedules get crazy and time management becomes a priority but sophomores are no longer a freshmen. One year down, three to go. HTML Comment Box is loading comments...
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