Class of 2000 weighs first year in high school

Jenneane: Probably basketball season. It was fun. We only lost three games.
Justin: Playing school sports, JV soccer, varsity track, meeting people.
Meghan: Sports. I run and play basketball.

Jenneane: The hardest was to keep a high average in Earth Science.
Justin: Actually, the hardest thing hasn't happened yet. I think its going to be the Regents. I started studying. My mom said they'll be hard.
Meghan: Probably keeping my grades up.
Jeb: Just trying to keep myself out of trouble. I tried to keep myself out of positions where I would have gotten in trouble.

Jenneane: Heaven's Gate. That they could believe something like that and that they didn't think they had that much to live for and could follow that guy.
Justin: The murder of JonBenet Ramsey. It was on the news a lot. I think parents are more protective now. I can't figure it out.
Meghan: Probably the thing with President Clinton. [Paula Jones's accusations of sexual harassment.] You don't expect a president to be accused of that or do that. It's disappointing.
Jeb: Probably anything Bill Clinton had to do with abortion because it's totally wrong and he still thinks it's right.

Jenneane: That they're under justas much pressure as adults. We have a lot to worry about, too.
Justin: Basically, all in all, we're good. We try our best; we may screw up, but we try our hardest. We always do.
Meghan: It's not as easy for us to live up to what they want us to.
Jeb: I don't know about that.

Jenneane: That you have to be willing to meet new people and talk to new people, meet new friends. It's a lot of new things from grade school to high school. Be conscious of what's happening around you.
Justin: This year is going to be harder than the rest. This one should be your foundation. If you can get through this, the rest will be easier.
Meghan: That it's going to be more difficult than other grades because it's high school. Keep your grades up because that's what colleges look for.
Jeb: Work hard with your grades. This is where it all begins and colleges start looking at your grades. Stay out of trouble and do what is right.

Jenneane: To accomplish anything takes a lot of hard work. Don't compare yourself to others. You're your own person.
Justin: I learned it from soccer: Never give up. You might be down, but you can come back. It's the same for school. You may have a bad report card, but then you can come back.
Meghan: I learned from basketball. We didn't win one game, but we had to work together to achieve what we did. You can't do things on your own.
Jeb: Maybe, don't put yourself in situations where you get in trouble.

Jenneane: Not to give up in a lot of situations. If you're mad at your friends or parents, there is still someone to talk to. Eventually, it does work out.
Justin: I have a lot of faith in God. This year, some of the classes were hard, but I kept with them. I thought it won't go wrong if I keep with them.
Meghan: You have to have faith to achieve what you achieve.
Jeb: It kept me out of trouble. It also helps me never take anything for granted and to work hard.

Jenneane: Playing basketball and tennis. I also know there's some really great teachers in tenth grade. Knowing more about the school, I'll be more comfortable.
Justin: Playing soccer and doing better in my grades. I want to improve myself. And driving. That's one thing I look forward to!
Meghan: I'm hoping it's easier with academics and I hope the sports work out. They [the school] don't really care about sports for the girls, but they're trying to build them up.
Jeb: A good sports season and academic year.