By Cesar Mendez – Staff Reporter

At the start of 2022-2023 school year, Jonathan Law’s freshmen have adapted very well to high school life.

The freshmen have adapted to changes like a different schedule, new classes, and different events that go on during school.

“One month into high school and I feel like I’ve been here for a while now,” freshman Brian Gonzalez said. “Everything is going very well.”

This year, Law has lots of athletic freshmen participating in sports ranging from football to soccer.

“This year I’m definitely looking forward to getting better at my position in football,” freshman Walat Balu said.

Balu is just one of the new freshman football players for Jonathan Law. This year, 19 incoming freshmen have joined this year’s football team.

“I started the football season off strong but I’m starting to slow down a bit,” freshman Yeiden Nieves said. “Hopefully I can pick myself back up and have a good rest of the season.”

This year has been a good test for the freshmen to keep up on schoolwork.

“The hardest part of the year so far has been getting things in on time,” freshman Ryan Nobles said.

Another positive experience for the freshmen has been getting to know everyone and introducing themselves.

“The easiest part of high school was getting to know everyone and try to become friends with them,” freshman Nick Cosmas said.

Law’s teachers have also spent time adjusting to the freshmen and getting to know them. They might have been working at this school for a long time but they have to adjust just as much as the freshmen.

“I love this time of year as we head into October,” freshman English teacher Mrs. Branco said. “The students are starting to feel comfortable and at home at Jonathan Law and we have entered into a routine within classes.”

Freshman teachers also have lots of advice to give to the new students coming in.

“My advice academically is to stay on top of your work,” Branco said. “It is much more difficult once you get behind in a class to try to make up assignments, stay organized and ask for help when needed.” 

This year, Law opened up the year with a Freshman Welcome Day. Law’s freshman team teachers hosted a bunch of activities for all the freshmen so they could figure out how Law works.

“The Freshman Welcome Day felt very welcoming,” freshman Jeremy Clark said. “ It gave me a good idea of where everything is in the school and felt like a great way to get the freshmen ready for the school year.”