Freshman Spotlights: Marissa Rodriguez

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December 6, 2011
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Marissa Rodriguez is one of the many freshman attending Lakeview Centennial this 2011-2012 school year.

With LC’s many assortments of electives, clubs, and sports,  it’s obvious why many freshman chose to attend Lakeview versus the many other district schools.

“I came to Lakeview for the Career Magnet program,” Rodriguez said. “I’m also on the gymnastics team and cheerleading squad.”

Rodriguez came from Brandenburg Middle School and was shocked at the subtle differences between junior high and high school.

“I didn’t expect crowded hallways, or so many people in the lunch room,” Rodriguez commented. “There are also some really tall people here.”

The transition from middle school to high school can be a torturous experience, especially when you have to leave your old friends behind. However once you adapt to high school, freshman always find a new social group of  peers that perfectly fit in with.

“Most of my friends came to Lakeview, but some of my friends went to Garland High School,” Rodriguez explains. “But I’ve met lots of new people.”

There are several things that freshman look forward to participtaing in at LCHS, such as: sports, clubs, and students organizations. Though a majority of them would probably argue that homecoming and prom are at the top of their list.

“Everyone says homecoming is so much fun, and I can’t wait to experience it myself,” Rodriguez comments.

Most students would say that their least favorite thing about high school is the crazy amount of  class and homework you have to complete. On the other hand, their favorite part of the school day tends to lean towards  lunch, passing periods, or their favorite classes.

“My favorite part of school would have to be lunch and between classes,” Rodriguez said. “That’s when I get to see my friends. It always makes my day better.”

At the very beginning of the school year, all teachers tend to ask the same question. “What’s one goal you’d want to accomplish this year?” While most of the student body simply blows off the answer, there are a always select few who take it seriously.

“I want to pass all my classes and the STARR test,” Rodriguez responded.

Being on the gymnastics team, cheerleading squad, in the magnet program, and setting goals for herself, Marissa Rodriguez is taking Lakeview by storm! If the freshman this year are anything like this young girl, LC has a very promising 2015 ahead.