It’s that time of year again when back-to-school shopping and syllabus signings are back in style. On Aug. 14, the students of Hallettsville High School began their first day of high school; for some, their last first day of high school.
“I loved how wholesome and innocent Senior Sunrise was,” Senior Kendall Mayer said.
“It was just a calm moment to get together with our classmates and look at how far we’ve come with each other. I also think all the seniors were excited to show off their back-to-school shirts and cartoon backpacks.”
While some are ecstatic to be back in school, others are just happy to see a beautiful sunrise in the morning with their friends.
“The sunrise, in my opinion, could have been way better, but there were still colors in the sky! I came with my poster, a blanket, and a delicious Red Bull,” Senior Amy Satsky Said.
While this was many students’ last first day, it was also some students’ first day of high school ever.
On Aug. 7, the freshman of HHS had their own way of starting school off: fish camp. Before the freshmen enter the halls officially for the first time, they get a tour around the school and get a chance to get to see what the next four years are going to be like for them.
“It was definitely awkward, being my first day of high school, but I feel like middle school was mostly similar, besides having snack time and the school being bigger,” Freshman Rhea Kirkman said. “Overall, I think it’s going to be a really great year. All of my teachers are pretty cool, and I can already tell that their curriculum will be fun.”
“My first day back was decent, but pretty overwhelming with all the classes, but overall it wasn’t horrible,” Freshman Jessalyn Alvarado said.
Along with new students, there are also some new teachers, new classes, and new opportunities for students to choose their career after high school. Some new additions to the HHS teaching staff this year are Jessie Gonzales, teaching Earth and Space, and Kade Kahkanek, taking Mrs. Smarstja’s place, teaching U.S History while she teaches the new Intro to Culinary Class.
And we can’t forget one of the most pressing matters during school this year, the new phone policy. The new state law essentially banned any use of personal electronics in the classroom. For all students, especially those in technology-based classes such as Yearbook, are not looking forward to an easy year.
“There’s a lot of communication between me, Amy, the staff, and Mrs. Opiela. The phone policy limits us from contacting each other, and I believe that it’s going to be a setback when taking group photos or spreading out across different campuses.” Co-editor-in-Chief for the yearbook, Aiden Volmar said.
And from The Brahma Lariat, welcome back everybody, we are looking forward to a great year!
