September 6, 2012 A little freshman guidance from an
upperclassman  CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Entering high school can be
the most terrifying part of a student's life. The fear of going
from top dog to rookie can unnerve even the most popular kids
from middle school. The upperclassmen seem all knowing and
godlike, the hallways feel like a labyrinth and your teachers?
Well let's say they are the villains in this scenario.  All of
these fears have been running through your head a thousand times
per second since probably the sixth grade. The panic truly sets
in, though, the moment you walk through the doors...  Your first
thought, after seeing the gargantuan crowd of people, is most
likely, "How am I going to find my friends?" Or perhaps, "Where
am I going to sit?" These are both reasonable and understandable
questions. However, know that most "freshies" end up standing
until they can find their own meeting place with their friends.
Speaking of friends, most freshmen are terrified of the thought
of being left behind