Your first couple days of high school are possibly the best and the worst days of your life. You are excited to start something new, meet new people, and learn new things. You also have the fear and anxiousness that comes with everything you do. There are a few things I wish I had known on my first day.

The biggest thing I would like for incoming freshmen is that it is ok to ask for help. Whether it’s about a class location or who a teacher might be. I remember my first day; I had to ask at least ten upperclassmen where things were and who was who. Things get scary and confusing, and upperclassmen and teachers here at LHS are always willing to help. People here want you to succeed and do well. So don’t be afraid to ask. There are no stupid questions.

The second thing is that it is normal to be nervous because everybody is nervous. I thought I was the only anxious person. Turns out I wasn’t.  Every freshman is in the same boat you are even if you don’t think so. I’ve learned that being nervous can sometimes be a good thing. It means you are starting something new, and that’s exciting. The nervousness will pass with time. You will eventually get used to the busyness and craziness that lives here at LHS on the day-to-day.

 It will be busy in the hallways and just around the school. There are a lot of people in the building and they are all trying to figure out what they are doing. The hallways are a mess: People walking slowly, people blocking the hallway, and people stopping in the middle of the hallway. You’re going to have to figure it out, whether you like it or not because you can’t control what others do. I’m a junior and I still struggle with the hallways. It is just one of those things that you can’t do anything about it.

Don’t be afraid to be yourself, it’s how you find the people you want to be around. My biggest flaw during my freshman year was masking who I was, and I ended up getting involved with a not-so-great group of people. I didn’t find myself until semester two of sophomore year, and I found the people I wanted to hang out with. I’m much happier with the friends I have now, and it also boosted my mental health a lot.

Take care of yourself mentally and physically. Freshman year I overworked myself because I wanted to try and do everything. Every football game, after-school activity, and anything I could do, I would. It left no time for me and homework or to live a normal life. It greatly affected my grades and mental health. Truth is, there will be plenty of football games, and opportunities every year. You’re not missing out on stuff if you don’t do it all during freshman year.. There are four years to experience all the things that come with high school.

The one thing I wish somebody would have told me is that it will be ok. Sure it is stressful and hectic, but it will pass and you’ll get into your groove and find a routine that works for you. The most important thing to remember is to breathe and have fun.

Charlotte Supik, Staff Writer

Junior Charlotte is a staff writer for the 2023-2024 Colonel Newsmagazine. She enjoys spending time at the barn when possible. When she is not at the barn she can be seen with her best friends blasting music way too loud or enjoying a long novel.