Back to school interviews
Students from all grades are interviewed on their high school experiences
Freshman Questions
Q1: What are your thoughts on ninth grade so far?
A1: For the most part I like most of it.
A2: Pretty good, and there isn’t a huge amount of work which is nice.
Q2: Which do you like better, high school or middle school? Why?
A1: I like high school better because there is more freedom.
A2: Probably high school because we get a lot more freedom than we
did in middle school. Plus there are more clubs, sports, and options
for us.
Q3: What has been your most enjoyable class so far?
A1: So far I love ceramics.
A2: Probably math because my math teacher is so sweet, and she barely
gives homework. Plus I have a bunch of friends in my math class.
Q4: What are your thoughts on assigning Lunch and Learn?
A1: I don’t love it because sometimes I don’t have the same lunch as
my other friends.
A2: I don’t love it. I’d rather be able to choose where I go for the hour.
Q5: What extracurricular activities interest you? What clubs have you joined?
A1: I am on the LM tennis team.
A2: I’m on the LM dance team and LM squash in the winter.
Sophomore Questions
Q1: What are your thoughts on tenth grade so far?
A1: It’s really fun; it’s not as stressful as I thought it would be.
A2: I think that tenth grade has gone very smoothly so far.
Q2: What has been your most enjoyable class so far?
A1: Global Citizenship: the class is really interesting because of the
current events we talk about.
A2: My most enjoyable class is AP Psychology.
Q3: How are things different from last year from online classes?
A1: This is the first year I have experienced Lunch and Learn so it’s
really fun! I also like having everyone in the school at the same time.
A2: I Definitely have to pay more attention.
Q4: Are you happy to be back in person? Why?
A1: Yes, it was so hard to concentrate at home and it was never
fun being online while there were other students in the class.
A2: Yes, I love seeing everyone.
Q5: What is an accomplishment you want to achieve this year?
A1: Become really involved in some clubs and stay up to date with
current events.
A2: Receiving all A’s.
Junior Questions
Q1: What are your thoughts on eleventh grade so far?
A1: 11th grade has been great so far. I’m happy to be back at school with
the normal schedule.
A2: It has been very stressful and overwhelming, but also rewarding. I
feel like the work I am doing this year is leading to something bigger
in my life.
Q2: Are you happy to be back in person? Why?
A1: Yes, I am very happy to be back in person. Last year, going to class
through Zoom was challenging and it was hard to make connections
with teachers and other students.
A2: I am very happy to be back in person. At home I really missed the
social aspect of school and it is way easier to get help from teachers in
person.
Q3: What have you enjoyed more this year than last?
A1: I am enjoying the return of Lunch and Learn.
A2: I have enjoyed the social aspect more this year than last year.
Q4: What is something you are most excited about? Or nervous?
A1: I am most excited to meet with clubs in person and see all of my
friends. I am also looking forward to the return of many fun school
events.
A2: I am most nervous about standardized tests like the ACT and AP
tests.
Q5: What is an accomplishment you want to achieve this year?
A1: I hope to do well in my classes and overall have a fun, successful
year.
A2: I want to achieve a good balance of working hard and learning a lot,
while also prioritizing my mental health.
Senior Questions
Q1: What are your thoughts on twelfth grade so far?
A1: It’s tough, but I’m happy to be able to experience it in a somewhat
normal way.
A2: I find it pretty hard managing my after school activities and
applying to colleges.
Q2: Are you happy to be back in person? Why?
A1: I think that it has been so long that school circumstances haven’t
been “normal” or close to what they were when I was a sophomore
or freshman. Even though we wear masks now, I think school feels
as close to what we had in the past, with spirit, Lunch and Learn,
and a normal bell schedule.
A2: Yes definitely, it’s nice to see my friends and teachers and get help
during Lunch and Learn.
Q3: What is something that you have been enjoying since being back at school?
A1: Eating lunch outside with my friends.
A2: Using Lunch and Learn to talk to teachers.
Q4: How do you think high school has prepared you for college?
A1: I think that it taught me how to manage my time well, but I think
that college and high school are so different. We will never be 100%
prepared.
A2: The amount of homework is pretty rigorous, especially for AP
classes. Also making new friends in classes.
Q5: Have you had a teacher that has made a difference in your years at LM?
If so, who?
A1: Definitely Mr. Burch.
A2: Mr. Grugan because he helped me so much and never judged my
questions.
