Finally in the high school. The only problem is you can’t figure out where to go.

Figuring out where to go in the high school can be difficult, especially for a freshman. Many ninth graders are

nervous about finding their way around or having class with upperclassmen. Seniors have advice for those freshmen who are nervous about stepping foot in the daunting high school. Although it is a big change from middle school, there are many people who are happy to help.

Getting lost in the long halls of Hershey High School is usually the biggest freshmen fear, due to the constant talk of the size of the school. Walking in on the first day and seeing the building layout can either put their fear to rest or make it all the more terrifying.

For freshman Jacob Drexler, it was overwhelming. His first reaction was, “Woah this is pretty big. I’m probably gonna get lost like a billion times,” said Drexler.

Although most students won’t get lost while finding their classes, many people are more than happy to help the students that do. According to senior Sarah Haverstick, teachers are really nice about helping the freshmen find their classes. She believes everyone is helpful with directions in the high school.

“Just don’t be afraid to ask,” said Haverstick.

Orientation is important, and there are many opportunities at HHS for incoming freshmen to get to know the high school building. A general tour is given to the 8th graders towards the end of the year. Once schedules come out, tours that allow incoming freshmen to walk through their schedule with an upperclassmen are offered.

According to both Haverstick and freshman Alexis Moodie, the tours are helpful and a great way to get to know the school.

Along with being nervous about getting lost, many freshmen are nervous about having classes with upperclassmen. Some of these classes include Algebra 2/Trigonometry and a language class, which can combine freshmen and sophomores.

Both Haverstick and senior Jason Guo believe that despite what most freshmen feel, they should not be too nervous about upperclassmen in their classes, for it is a great opportunity to make new connections.

According to senior Emily Fan, if freshmen don’t want to make connections with the upperclassmen, they can easily focus on their own personal goals. “That’s probably what the seniors are doing,” Fan added.

Above all, Hershey seniors just want the freshmen to make the most of their time at Hershey High because it goes by quick. Haverstick sums it up perfectly. She said, “Be yourself, try your hardest, and don’t be scared of high school because it’s fun!”