An orange blur left the freshman’s arm with confident force. The dodgeball searched for its target and, less than a second later, the opposing sophomore let out a sigh of defeat. The sophomore walks off the court.
“And the freshmen win!” exclaims Student Council Vice President Fiori Lee.
In the three months since the start of the school year, the freshmen class has gained a reputation for their success at Town Meeting. From tug of war to musical chairs, they continue to win against their older counterparts. However, these students don’t hold special physical strength or shocking athletic ability. So, many community members are asking what is different about this freshman class.
In his 21 years at Sage, Science teacher Dan Thomassen has seen freshmen win tug of war three times. He remarks that this year’s class has, “the enthusiasm that other grades do not have.” They participate in school activities with a smile and put their all in every opportunity that arises. The freshmen’s teamwork has also contributed to their success.
“This class supports each other and has really good teamwork skills. They genuinely want their classmates to succeed, which is a fact that cannot be applied to every grade” remarked Andrew Walbridge, newly elected co-chair of the freshman class.
They have entered Sage with open minds. Equipped with impressive Town Meeting wins and a true care for one another, it will be exciting to see the mark this class leaves on Sage.
“Our class’s determination and eagerness provide the foundation for our success,” Freshman Linda Liu said.
