By Ava Grippo – Entertainment Editor

A new wave of freshmen have recently started their first year at Jonathan Law.

The members of the Class of 2028 are learning their way around and getting to know the school. Law Principal Mr. Darcy had some advice for the the freshmen as they navigate their first year of high school.

“My advice for freshmen is get involved in as many clubs and activities as possible during their time at Jonathan Law High School,” Darcy said. “We have so much to offer students. The research shows that when students are involved in school activities, they do better academically as well.” 

Science teacher Mrs. Mercaldi agreed with Darcy that joining extracurricular activities is important.

“My advice for the new ninth graders is to get involved,” Mercaldi said. “Extracurriculars, clubs, sports- whatever that looks like for them. We have a wonderful community that grows stronger when our new community members join in.”

Many freshmen are definitely taking that advice, as they are quite excited about the clubs and activities offered. 

“I’m most excited for the different activities at high school that I didn’t have in middle school like more clubs, sports, and sports games,” freshman Anwita Puttam said. 

Freshman Jolyne Saludas said she has enjoyed meeting her teachers and learning about the Law community.

“I’m mostly excited for the community and challenges I’ll face in the high school community,” Saludas said. “Since watching high schoolers as a middle schooler, they were so much nicer and each other compared to middle school. That always intrigued me. Law is great. Classes are easy to settle into and the teachers have great personalities.”

Freshman Tenzin Gakhang is excited to start high school as well. 

“The school is pretty good,” Gakhang said. “I look forward to getting good grades and enjoying the school year.”