With the end of the school year getting closer, a new batch of freshmen will be arriving at Timpview. The transition from middle school to high school may stir up feelings of excitement or dread. But, how do eighth graders actually feel about becoming freshmen?

“I’m so excited! I think it will be good.” Meg Sandberg exclaimed, expressing her excitement for the new aspects of high school. “A lot more fun people to meet. And I’m excited to play Timpview soccer.” A majority of the eighth graders reciprocated those feelings of excitement, eager to enter a new stage of life, however, some, like Quintin Drake, shared mixed feelings. “I’m kind of nervous, like for the first week, but the rest will be fine.”

Despite the excitement of leaving middle school behind, Timpview is a strange and new environment that can leave many feeling intimidated and unsure. “I’m excited, but also sad because my brother is seventeen, so he is leaving.” Romney Jackson shared. Jackson wasn’t the only one who wanted familiar people by his side while in high school. “I’m scared that I won’t have classes with my friends and that I’ll be alone.” Antonia Ovalle said.

High school is a fresh start for many, whether it’s socially or academically. With only four years until adulthood and big decisions, many want to make the most out of these last few years. Daniel Jennejohn has planned to “make good habits and work really hard.” Not only will this be academically rewarding for him, but these are skills that will benefit him wherever he goes in life.

Being in high school can be hard, no matter the age or grade, and no one wants to go through it alone. Despite the bad rap that freshmen tend to receive, everyone has the chance to make the transition from middle school to high school a little easier for these students. “I want to enjoy every second I get. It’s not every day you get to go to high school.” Drake said, passing on some great advice to everyone in high school and everyone to come.