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Although the seniors at izing. With one study hall per
C.B.A. may not have ad­
mitted to it, the under­ classmen played an important role in the school. The under­ classmen, which consisted of juniors, sophomores, and freshmen, could be seen all around the builidng socializing and relaxing in a rather tense atmosphere.
The juniors waited eagerly for the departure of the sen­ iors. When the seniors left, it would be up to the juniors to assume their roles as the lead­ ers of the school. But for the juniors, their school year was not just one of wait. Although their schedules were some­ what more relaxed than soph­ omores, they had to take the dreaded PSAT and other nu­ merous tests. Juniors used their free periods to either do their homework or to catch up on the day’s gossip.
In contrast to the juniors, the sophomores’ schedules al­ lowed for little, if any, social­
changes in order to adjust.
The underclassmen, in all, prepared themselves for what could be their roles in the school next year. They under­ stood that with each passing year, they would reach their goal of graduating from high school. But, like the seniors be­ fore them, they had to follow in the same steps as their predecessors.
cycle, it’s a wonder sopho­ mores were able to complete anything, regardless of it be­ ing work or socializing. De­ spite their full schedules, sophomores were able to take it easy in classes such as art and gym.
Freshmen on the other hand.
"Uhc Underclassmen ...
could be seen all around
the building ... relaxing in
a
rather
tense
atm os'
phere.”
had enough time to socialize, and do anything that came to mind. Freshmen had three study halls per cycle in which they could accomplish the ma­ jority of their work. But, unlike sophomores, they had to deal with the transition from Junior High to high school, which for some included making drastic
Freshmen attend their gym class whole heartedly. Joel Bialek does not seem pleased to have his photo taken at such a time. Laura Szyikowski chats with a friend.
Rob Paltz and Megan Popkess enjoy math class together. It is always more enjoyable to learn with a friend.
Andrea Bucci gazes absently out the front hall window. Deep and profound thoughts race through her mind.
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