Andover High School - Hillcrest Yearbook (Bloomfield Hills, MI)

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R inth graders, otherwise known as Freshmen, are constantly teased by th ' , I k upperclassmen and are not exactly the faculty ' s favorites, but they are a I k wonderful bunch of kids even if they are the youngest. They are z I k vivacious group actively involved in school trying to blend in with tht I atmosphere while adjusting themselves to high school life. They havi I H shown their school spirit by participating in Homecoming activities anc I H getting involved with the many clubs. i Freshmen started off in September hiding in lockers avoiding the hallways, afraid of being stepped on by the Seniors. By end of November, they started becomint: more confident and at home at Andover. They struggled through mid -terms and DAT testing, and many of them looked forward to a better start with second semester. Second semester seemed easier than the first now that they knew the teachers ' expectations and test routines and what one can do to make homework simpler. They knew what classes they could scam out of and what classes they have to put all their energy into to receive decent grades. They got used to being pushed back in the lunchline like everywhere else; and by the end of the year, finals did not seem too frightening anymore. Many of them look back and laugh at themselves for the many mistakes they made during the year which at the time looked like a catastrophe. They have acquired much confidence, courage and bravery since then, and are all ready t( challenge their Sophomore year. I t

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