{"id":8874,"date":"2021-11-15T23:45:51","date_gmt":"2021-11-16T05:45:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/liftoffnews.com\/?p=8874"},"modified":"2021-11-15T23:46:11","modified_gmt":"2021-11-16T05:46:11","slug":"a-fresh-perspective","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liftoffnews.com\/?p=8874","title":{"rendered":"A Fresh Perspective"},"content":{"rendered":"

Freshmen sit in the cafeteria and talk to each other on the morning of September\u00a01, 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n

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As the school year drew near, freshmen nervously awaited their new school, having no idea what to expect. Despite coming from many different schools, the freshmen have found unity in brotherhood.<\/span><\/p>\n

At first, our school can be confusing for freshmen, especially if they went to a non-religious school previously. The many traditions, the notion that education is a holy endeavor, and the emphasis on hard work are aspects of our school that can confuse freshmen. But the one that can sometimes be the most difficult to adjust to is that this school is an all-boys school.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, many freshmen expressed relief at being at an all-boys school. \u201cAt an all-boys school, we feel way more comfortable here because we\u2019re around all guys,\u201d freshman Andrew Alley said. \u201cI feel like I can really let myself go.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On the first day of school when Catholic High was singing the Alma Mater, it was symbolic for some. \u201cAlthough we were welcomed into it, we have to earn the brotherhood. I\u2019m sure I can speak for all freshmen and say we\u2019re willing to earn the brotherhood and to be a part of this great school,\u201d said Alley.\u00a0 Freshman Carson Franzetti also echoed this sentiment when he said it was \u201cIntimidating.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As always, some freshmen didn\u2019t really know the words to the Alma Mater<\/em>. \u201cI had no idea what we were saying and we just kinda all had our arms linked together and all just swinging,\u201d said freshman Alex Jansen. Freshman Alex Kassissieh believed it was embarrassing as none of the freshmen knew what the student body was singing.<\/span><\/p>\n

As freshmen begin to become more adapted to our school, they may begin to wonder if they belong here. For some, this could be a difficult question to answer, one that can require deep self-reflection. Freshman Ben Dillman said, \u201cI definitely do feel like I belong at Catholic High. I feel like everyone accepts you here.\u201d Alley agreed. He said, \u201cI definitely feel like I belong here at Catholic High.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A deep sense of tradition, holiness in education, and a good balance of work and fun are all aspects that are unique to our school. Many freshmen like Kassissieh didn\u2019t know what to expect. He said, \u201cEverything shocked me because I was really nervous.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One common surprise among new students is the rigor of academics here. Jansen was surprised by how difficult academics here can be. \u201cHow you have to study so much, how much they [the teachers] expect from you, and how much they want to help you through your high school years and even into your college years.\u201d The difficulty of academics at our school may be exacerbated due to encouragement to get involved in other activities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether it be in just one club or multiple sports, student involvement is one of the most important elements of the school. Most freshmen are trying to get involved early, \u201cI\u2019m already in cross country,\u201d said Dillman. \u201cI\u2019m probably going to join the track team.\u201d Getting involved in school activities can also be a great way to socialize and make new friends. \u201cI play baseball,\u201d Franzetti said. \u201cAll the teammates are amazing.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alley had many cousins and an older brother who attended this school before him.\u00a0 He said, \u201cThe first day that I arrived at school he [his older brother] told me \u2018This is a brotherhood and you\u2019re gonna fall in love with this school.\u2019 I definitely already have. It\u2019s only been [a few] days now and it\u2019s still been one of the best experiences of my life.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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