184 freshman students joined the John Carroll community this year. With so many opportunities and possibilities for their future, they were eager to start the year off right.
Freshman Orientation occurred on Monday, August 26 and Tuesday, August 27. Here, new students got a chance to meet new people around campus including peers, teachers, coaches, and administrators. With so many different feelings, the freshmen stayed positive and took on the first day.
The second day focused on The Breadwinner summer reading book.
English Teacher Lindsay Galicki oversaw the activities with the book during orientation.
The freshman summer reading committee had gathered and went through 25-30 books to decide which one fit their required themes of peace and justice.
Mrs. Galicki said, “We always try to look for books that can fit anyone’s reading level. . . This was by far the smoothest that freshman orientation has gone. We finally found what works best for us.”
Freshman Sofia Villacres, a member of the AP Capstone program, enjoyed her first few weeks of JC. Sofia is interested in activities like track, weightlifting, and fitness, all while maintaining a vigorous academic career as well. “I was excited about orientation. The opportunity to meet new people was helpful, and everyone was very welcoming to me.”
Freshman Avery Kornke said, “I was super nervous for orientation, but I had lots of support from my new teachers to help me understand things and guide me through the day.”
Paige Everett, said, “I wasn’t that nervous for orientation. I would say I was more excited. I can’t wait to meet new people.”
During orientation, freshmen were given their schedules and hallway maps to better locate where things were in the building. This settled the minds of possibly nervous new students.
Paige said, “The schedule really helped and excited me for the new school year.”
As Freshman Orientation introduced students to new ideas and new beginnings for students, it was time to think about possibilities for sports, clubs, and new friendships.