The Visor

Seniors Offer Advice to Freshman About High School Life

October 16, 2011

By Lexi Smith and Mackenna Swing

For the majority of students, freshman year is one of the most difficult times during adolescence. It can be an extremely un- comfortable year of transition. Once again, they descend to the last rung of the social totem pole. Adapting to high school’s fast-paced routine takes time as students try to do so without em- barrassing themselves in the process. Luckily for this year’s freshmen, seniors are overflowing with helpful advice to help make freshman year a bit less awkward. Hopefully this compilation of words of wisdom from Hoban’s own seniors will serve as a guide for freshman along their exciting and frightening journey through Hoban High. n
“Don’t be intimidated by Mr. Yappel. He
has emotions.”
-Kayla Morris
“Don’t eat stromboli and mushie cookies on the same day… just don’t do it. It’s a
bad idea.”
-Duran Johnson
“Laugh it off when you trip and fall up the stairs. It happens to everyone.”
-Danielle Cincurak
“Avoid the central office at all costs.” -Jake Pelini
“Pickup lines are the best way to intro- duce yourself to your teachers. Exam- ple: ‘Mr. Donatelli, did it hurt when you fell from heaven?’”
-Rajat Chadda
“The brothers aren’t actually related.” -Becca Krajewski
“Avoid girls.” “Cheering at a football game doesn’t
-John Paradise
make you uncool.”
-Taylor Droppa
“If you drop your calculator in the middle of the hallway in between classes and it falls apart, don’t panic.” -Taylor Patterson

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