Freshman year of high school can be filled with ups and downs. Friendships, relationships, teachers, athletics, and, to top it all off, schoolwork.

Here at “The Castle”, freshmen may have many struggles. Although freshmen struggle, some realize that it is not as bad as it seems. Karmen Johnson, a  student-athlete at “The Castle”, states, “Honestly, it is a lot more fun and free than I expected.” 

The transition from middle school to high school can be smooth, but it can also start rocky. Freshmen have to remember to stay motivated. If you struggle with procrastination and laziness, high school may be the ideal place to learn discipline and structure.

High school is very demanding, and it is a good place to teach you fundamental skills that will help you in the future. Your freshman year is the foundation of your high school journey. If you start slow and don’t focus on your grades, it could hurt you in the long run. 

 Many seniors regret not being able to focus in their freshman year because it messed up their transcripts.  Many people also regret not being involved during their freshman year.

If you start being involved early, you will most likely have an easier time making your circle bigger. Making friends is also really important in high school because you never know what kind of impact they might have on your life.

Although lots of people are in a rush to get into relationships in high school, that is not something freshmen should really worry about. Yes, being in a relationship is fun, but it can be really distracting and can take away from your grades

As tough as being a freshman can be, if you remain motivated and create goals, you can build a foundation you will be proud of.