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1. This is a very long hike, so Zoe Daniel (7) and Josh Eichbaum (7) stare at the space speechlessly. 2. Mackae Wilcox and Amelia Hoffman (7) check under a bridge for possible critters. 3. Happy Spirit Day! The delicious cupcakes lead Rachel Miler (7) and Brianna Maroney (7) to do the crazy dance. 4. Wearing a pink bow tie, Elliot Dauber (7) starts his dress up day with contemplation about the tough problem.
Seventh graders have transitioned from newest kids on campus but aren't quite the oldest kids in school yet.
to “sort of”
Seventh grade is always a period of
transition. Suddenly, instead of being the new kids on the block, you have some advice and know- how about succeeding at the Priory. “As a seventh grader, there is definitely more work, but it is exciting to be moving up in the ranks,” says Emma Jaeger (7). “Next year, we will get to see the new sixth graders just starting middle school and we will be the ones that they look up to, just like the eighth graders were to us.”
In striving to become the eighth grade role models that she once looked up to, Emma has realized that there are certain things she would like to achieve. “One of my goals is to get better at soccer,” she explains, “since this is the first year I have played it. I can definitely see playing it next year, because I really like it.”
Her classmate Sonya Walker (8) has a different
take on it. When asked if she thinks her new life as a seventh grader is an improvement on her life as a sixth grader, she responds that the differences include “way tougher teachers, stricter policies, and more homework.” However, looking forward, she predicts that there will “not really” be a difference between her life as a seventh grader and her time in charge as an eighth grader next year.
Seventh grade is like middle school purgatory. Not quite the new kids on the block and not quite the seasoned veterans, seventh graders face a unique mix of old and new in teachers, academia, challenges, friends, experiences, and atmosphere. At the halfway point of middle school, seventh graders are learning their place in the world. When asked if she felt like she was halfway growing up, Sonya responded, “Well, sort of” - a perfect summary of seventh grade.
“Suck it up,” said by Dorm Senior Wisdom and reflecting trip. -Mary Jin (12)
“You're amazing. Act like it,” said by Ms. Newman. -Alejandra Sanchez (10)
“You will be successful!” said by Ms. B. -Sergio Calderon (8)
Valerie Filloux said, “Just have fun because this year's gonna be awesome ”-Jasmine Tang (8)
“Write the correct words and you will get it right,” said by Ms. B. -Morgan Serughetti (8)
“Don't forget your books or I'll give you a lunch duty.”-Roark Sweidy Stata (8)
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