Juniors: The Unsung Heroes of High School
Counting my four years as a student (1978-1982), I’ve been living on and around high school campuses and among 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders for nearly half a century (had to check the math several times before I could believe it). From various perspectives as a classroom teacher, coach, activities coordinator, tutor, and college admissions consultant, I’ve come to know and love the unique flavor, energy, and role each grade plays in the drama we call high school. And the way I see it, juniors play the role of the unsung hero. Academically, juniors typically find themselves taking the […]
