Bloomington High School South, The Gothic, 2001, Page 43

Description:	Photo courtesy of Patty KriseJiPhoto courtesy of Patty KrisePanther Preview 2000 offers incoming freshmen achance to get to know the school before classes beginefore the doors of school openedon August 24, freshmen werelalrea- dy preparing for their firstday. In the summer of 2000,freshmenwere invited to a sneak peek of BHSS as partof a program called the Panther Preview. Mrs.Patty Krise, counselor, sponsored the event.At the Panther Preview we played gamesand had food. It was great. We got to meet newpeople at the preview and talk to old friends,freshman attendee Steven McNeely said.The Panther Preview was held on August16 and 17 and gave the studentsan opportunity ^& ^fctflWhen the first day of school arrived somefreshmen were still nervous, though. I was nervousbecause it was a new school and I didnt really knowmy way around, freshman Brittney Deckard said.Several other freshmen, such as JenniferLaird, felt quite comfortable. I was nervous aboutlunch, but I was pretty comfortable with myclasses. I just tried to remember the tips that Igot at the Panther Preview about the classes beinga circle inside a circle. Also, with seven minutes[for passing periods]plenty of time,it gave mew»to get a feel forthe building and learn where theirclasses were. I think it helped everyone, andthe leaders were all very nice. If you had anykind of question they would be happy to answerit for you, freshman Jake Hyde said.Along with getting to know their way aroundthe school, the freshmen were given manymaterials to help them with the start of school.They received a South T-shirt, magnets,notebooks, folders and pens.they were sure to get lost. My first impressionwas that I was going to get lost because of howbig the front entrance was and how big thehallways were, McNeely said.Laird, on the other hand, was optimistic aboutstarting high school. I was nervous at first, but nowIm more confident and Im looking forward to thenext four years, Laird said.By Rachel AxsomFreshmen listen as Mr.Fletcher, principal, welcomesthem to BHSS at PantherPreview 2000. Mr. Fletchergave the incommingfreshmen several helpful tipsabout attending BHSS.Photo courtesy of Patty KrisePlaying a Jeopardy gameabout the clubs at BHSS,freshmen listen to theanswers being given. Thiswas the first year that thePanther Preview programwas offered.Photo courtesy of Patty Krisefa.&tAvvv&n T^tsM frvvtyi.&i&ioriA
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