By Cassandra Soda – News Editor

Jonathan Law’s newest students have been transitioning nicely into their new home.

With a mix of West Shore Middle School and Harborside Middle School, students are now able to meet new people and make new friends.

“My favorite thing about Law is meeting new people and playing sports which also helps me meet new people,” freshman Jordyn Konlian said.

High school can be a big change for some students which Law tries to make as easy as possible for everyone.

“The adjustment from middle school to high school was a challenge at first because all of our classes were five feet away from each other in middle school and also now the expectations are higher,” freshman Sarah Paulus said.

To everyone in the Law community, the class as a whole seems to be adjusting well to their new school.

“I think the freshmen are adjusting really well, by joining clubs, teams and getting involved in activities,” principal Mr. Thompson said. “Most importantly, they seem to really be engaged in their learning and taking their classes seriously.”

Getting involved in the school community is very important and is advice that most teachers give to students.

“I would advise freshmen to make every effort to get involved in some type of activity, whether it is a club or a sport, early on in the year,” freshman teacher Mrs. Hull said. “It is a great way to know students outside of your classes.”

High school is an exciting time for students with many fun and new events to look forward to that they have not experienced before.

“I am really looking forward to playing varsity sports when I am older and I want to be on the morning news and help to plan pep rallies,” freshman James Marino said.

The school held a picnic for the freshman class in the beginning of the year which gave students the opportunity to meet new people and bond as a class.

Upperclassmen also attended the picnic to talk to students about what their next four years will be like and to show them the Law family.

Teachers at Law have high hopes for the Class of 2021 accomplishing great things and cannot wait to see what is in the future.

“I am most excited about the possibilities and opportunities awaiting this class,” Thompson said. “I hope they take advantage of all the opportunities awaiting them at Jonathan Law.”