Greetings freshmen class of 2017. Do you feel lost? It is understandable; being thrust from the comforting halls of middle school into the brave new world that is Polytechnic High School is quite the harrowing experience. But fear not, for graciously I shall bestow my wisdom unto you in order to adapt to the infamous, gritty lifestyle referred to as “being a high school freshman.” Now, it appears you are reading the High Life which would mean you are already on the right track in your high school career. But alas, as baffling as it may sound, there is actually more to high school than the High Life. I wish not to patronize you with such controversial ideas that include “do your homework” and “do not procrastinate” for these hopefully come off now as common sense. I do, however, intend to point out the new level of freedom granted at Poly. Take advantage of it with haste! Join clubs! Take up a sport! Find what interests you!
Society asks us to decide at a very impressionable age what we want to do for the rest of our lives. High school is the final bridge between adolescence and adulthood. Ponder the question of college after graduation. It has been beaten in our heads since grade school that college is the only means to a successful future. However, there are many other options besides college, options that will not leave you drowning in student loans. But if you decide that college is right for you then start now to ensure colleges will be the ones coming to you. That means that you want to be involved with your school as much as you can as early as possible. Start building up your resume of extracurriculars!
Time will fly by. Before you know it you will be stressing over SATs and ACTs, APs, college applications, and jobs then you will reminisce of your relaxing freshman year where everything was new and exciting. For a brief moment, nostalgia will overcome you, and you will wish to be a freshman once again. And then finally, you will graduate.
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