First day full of excitement, nerves, humor

Emily Merz, Editor-in-Chief for The Pony Express|August 7, 2017

  • “I’m surprised I’m here,” junior Omar Gonzales joked about being back.

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  • Serenity Scott guesses she’s excited about her sophomore year.

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  • Mary Lindsey said she was nervous about the first day of her junior year.

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  • Sarah Claire Miller, a freshman, said she was excited to start the new year.

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  • Because he was at school most of the summer for football practice, junior Venquez Smith said the first day of school was routine.

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  • Math teacher Brian Parker described the first day of school as “a bit chaotic and sort of like a dystopian future.”

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The first day of school was one of mixed emotions for Center Hill students, who returned to the classroom Aug. 3.

“I’m nervous,” junior Mary Lindsey said.

Sophomore Serenity Scott wasn’t too sure about returning to school after summer break.

“I’m excited, I guess,” she said.

Logan Daves, a junior, said he was looking forward to what the new year will bring.

“I’m excited and anxious to create new friendships,” Daves said.

Likewise, “I’m really excited,” freshman Sarah Claire Miller said.

Eleventh-grader Venquez Smith said his first day back was just part of his normal routine.

“I was here all summer for football,” he said.

From a teacher’s perspective, Brian Parker had a humorous take on his first day of morning duty in the cafeteria.

“It’s a bit chaotic and sort of like a dystopian future in here, but that’s OK,” said Parker, who teaches math.

Omar Gonzalez, a junior, also described his return to school with levity.

“I’m surprised I’m here,” he said, laughing.