New Year, New Me
Written by: Meghan Samples and Anna Donaldson
Whether you are a wide-eyed freshman, or a senior itching to graduate, everyone has their own opinions about the new year. We asked one student from each grade level what they were most excited for in 2020.
Beginning with freshman Jackson Ordall we asked, what a new year of high school looks like from the eyes of an underclassmen? Jackson enthusiastically exclaimed that “school’s great! Lots of good classes, lot of great friends”. Jackson believes that incoming freshman are inevitably changed when they are put up against harder teachers, older classmates, and more intensive curriculum. Every student has their own unique goals and Jackson’s “goals are to be more responsible and to be more organized”. Freshman year surely requires the largest change out of everyone as they gain footing in their new world, but it is important to remember that change takes place through all high school. Even Jackson plans on making future changes as he wants to join “spanish, because of Senor Ishmael” and “drama, because … you can meet new people”. Clearly Jackson has already had a great first semester and is looking forward to another year full of learning, change, and progress!
After polling the freshman class, we sought the sophomore opinion by consulting, Miraha Millea. Milea loves the newfound privileges of being a sophomore, whether it is no longer being the youngest in the school, or the ability to aptly navigate the school. Milea suggested that sophomore year is “not as bad” as she had expected“. People had suggested to Millea that sophomore year was like “torture” but Millea refuted this claim saying that she is “looking forward” to getting good grades and making the best out of 2020!
Junior year, like all grade levels, comes with drastic change and preparation for the future. One student who had to acclimate to radical change is junior Jade Mendez. Jade faced a big adjustment when she transferred from Pickens High School and had no choice but to acclimatize to a new school with new friends, teachers, and classmates. Jade is no stranger to change and has openly begun planning for the college search. Jade doesn’t know where she will be going. However, she is “trying to go to all the college visits and school meetings” Jade hopes all works out and she can attend Kennesaw State University in 2021. Juniors are among the busiest students in the school as they often have jobs, sports, school, and many other extracurriculars to juggle simultaneously. Jade “works at Culvers” so that she can save money for college and the rest of her life.
Senior Priscila Marroquin has a successful future ahead of her.
As a straight A student, Priscila aspires to become a singer. Priscila is still planning for college by touring and researching the colleges that interest her. For seniors the new year of 2020 is all the more real as this is the year that they will graduate and begin their new life in college or the workforce. All of Creekview is adapting to prepare for a successful year! Whether you are a new freshman who has just figured out the layout of the school, or a senior who is touring colleges, the Creekview Clawprint wishes you the best in 2020!
Written by: Meghan Samples and Anna Donaldson
Whether you are a wide-eyed freshman, or a senior itching to graduate, everyone has their own opinions about the new year. We asked one student from each grade level what they were most excited for in 2020.
Beginning with freshman Jackson Ordall we asked, what a new year of high school looks like from the eyes of an underclassmen? Jackson enthusiastically exclaimed that “school’s great! Lots of good classes, lot of great friends”. Jackson believes that incoming freshman are inevitably changed when they are put up against harder teachers, older classmates, and more intensive curriculum. Every student has their own unique goals and Jackson’s “goals are to be more responsible and to be more organized”. Freshman year surely requires the largest change out of everyone as they gain footing in their new world, but it is important to remember that change takes place through all high school. Even Jackson plans on making future changes as he wants to join “spanish, because of Senor Ishmael” and “drama, because … you can meet new people”. Clearly Jackson has already had a great first semester and is looking forward to another year full of learning, change, and progress!
After polling the freshman class, we sought the sophomore opinion by consulting, Miraha Millea. Milea loves the newfound privileges of being a sophomore, whether it is no longer being the youngest in the school, or the ability to aptly navigate the school. Milea suggested that sophomore year is “not as bad” as she had expected“. People had suggested to Millea that sophomore year was like “torture” but Millea refuted this claim saying that she is “looking forward” to getting good grades and making the best out of 2020!
Junior year, like all grade levels, comes with drastic change and preparation for the future. One student who had to acclimate to radical change is junior Jade Mendez. Jade faced a big adjustment when she transferred from Pickens High School and had no choice but to acclimatize to a new school with new friends, teachers, and classmates. Jade is no stranger to change and has openly begun planning for the college search. Jade doesn’t know where she will be going. However, she is “trying to go to all the college visits and school meetings” Jade hopes all works out and she can attend Kennesaw State University in 2021. Juniors are among the busiest students in the school as they often have jobs, sports, school, and many other extracurriculars to juggle simultaneously. Jade “works at Culvers” so that she can save money for college and the rest of her life.
Senior Priscila Marroquin has a successful future ahead of her.
As a straight A student, Priscila aspires to become a singer. Priscila is still planning for college by touring and researching the colleges that interest her. For seniors the new year of 2020 is all the more real as this is the year that they will graduate and begin their new life in college or the workforce. All of Creekview is adapting to prepare for a successful year! Whether you are a new freshman who has just figured out the layout of the school, or a senior who is touring colleges, the Creekview Clawprint wishes you the best in 2020!
Mid-Term Study Survival Guide
Written by: Meghan Samples
Before jumping fully into the Holidays, we have one bigger thing to get past. Midterms may sound like a nightmare, but with these tips they should be a breeze. Any freshman out there who don’t know how to midterm, well here’s some tips for you!
Tip #1 Study! Do not stress this enough, but it is always best to study and not procrastinate. Now for those of you who have never studied for anything before or if you don’t know how to study the right way, the next few tips might help.
Tip #2 Learn how you study best by trying different techniques or tactics. Some read best, some learn through listening, others must write it down and study with flashcards. Learning how you best retain information will help you in the long run as you will always have a strategy to fall back on.
Tip #3 Eliminate all distractions and outside noise. This means, turn off your phone! If you are trying to get ready for a big test or essay, turning off you phone is a big help. I’m not talking about putting it face down on your desk, I’m saying power it all the way off or give it to a parent or friend or ask a sibling to hide it from you. Distraction will take away from your test scores. If you are checking Snap every few minutes you won’t get anything done.
Tip #4 Do not forget to get your early release form signed, so you can leave early after your midterms! You’re a high schooler now and can get picked up after your early go home and rest. But remember you’re only allowed to leave school IF you get your form signer or you’ll be penalized for skipping. Please don’t forget to get your form signed!
Tip #5 The easiest tip to try is to get a good night’s sleep, not just the night before, but the whole week before and during. This will help you to feel more relaxed and energized and increase your scores. Eating well and exercising will always help to make you feel better and it is especially important when you are gearing up for something stressful.
We hope these tips help you ace your finals! If you have any more ideas or study tips that you use that work, contact us on our Twitter, @TheClawPrint. Good Luck on your tests!
Written by: Meghan Samples
Before jumping fully into the Holidays, we have one bigger thing to get past. Midterms may sound like a nightmare, but with these tips they should be a breeze. Any freshman out there who don’t know how to midterm, well here’s some tips for you!
Tip #1 Study! Do not stress this enough, but it is always best to study and not procrastinate. Now for those of you who have never studied for anything before or if you don’t know how to study the right way, the next few tips might help.
Tip #2 Learn how you study best by trying different techniques or tactics. Some read best, some learn through listening, others must write it down and study with flashcards. Learning how you best retain information will help you in the long run as you will always have a strategy to fall back on.
Tip #3 Eliminate all distractions and outside noise. This means, turn off your phone! If you are trying to get ready for a big test or essay, turning off you phone is a big help. I’m not talking about putting it face down on your desk, I’m saying power it all the way off or give it to a parent or friend or ask a sibling to hide it from you. Distraction will take away from your test scores. If you are checking Snap every few minutes you won’t get anything done.
Tip #4 Do not forget to get your early release form signed, so you can leave early after your midterms! You’re a high schooler now and can get picked up after your early go home and rest. But remember you’re only allowed to leave school IF you get your form signer or you’ll be penalized for skipping. Please don’t forget to get your form signed!
Tip #5 The easiest tip to try is to get a good night’s sleep, not just the night before, but the whole week before and during. This will help you to feel more relaxed and energized and increase your scores. Eating well and exercising will always help to make you feel better and it is especially important when you are gearing up for something stressful.
We hope these tips help you ace your finals! If you have any more ideas or study tips that you use that work, contact us on our Twitter, @TheClawPrint. Good Luck on your tests!