By Anwita Puttam – News Editor 

The newest group of Jonathan Law freshmen recently began the first few steps of their high school lives. 

Members of the Class of 2029 are learning how to navigate themselves through high school, exploring different opportunities that surround them.

Law Principal Mr. Darcy has some advice for the newest members of our school.

“I’ve had a chance to be in classrooms, lunches and in class meetings with our 9th graders and I’m thrilled they are part of our JLHS family,” Darcy said. “They seem happy, supportive and engaged in our classrooms and I’m excited to see what the next four years will bring.”

Other teachers at Law agreed with Darcy’s statement about the freshman and said they are a very enthusiastic group of kids.

“They’re a really friendly, enthusiastic group, and I’m excited to get to know them better,” English teacher Mrs. Anderson said. “Everything is already off to a great start—I think it’s going to be a fantastic year.”

Darcy said it is important for freshman to try to get involved in the Law community.

“My advice is to get involved,” Darcy said. “Join a club, play an instrument, join Drama, or play a sport. The more involved you are in your school community, the more connected you are and the better you perform academically as well.”

Many of the freshmen have taken this advice, or are planning on following it in their future days at Jonathan Law. Most have joined clubs and sports, or are planning on trying them out and joining our extracurricular groups.

“I do like the teachers; they’re pretty nice and they don’t give much work for now at least,” Freshman Nina Hernandez said. “I like my cross country team. They’re all super nice and welcoming” 

The staff and students at Law have also helped make the freshman feel welcomed and comfortable in this new school. The people around them have helped his new group of highs choolers feel like Law is a safe environment.

“Every single student is so welcoming and all the teachers are so friendly,” freshman Vanessa Chen said. “On my first day of school, I immediately felt so welcomed and comfortable by everyone around me.”

Freshman Yunxi Ren agreed with Chen.

“So far Jonathan Law has been an amazing school for me,” Ren said. “The students here have been very helpful and nice.”