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"The Beginning of The End: Semester 2 Begins" by Aaron Andrews

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There are two types of people in this beautiful world: those who “practice” waking up for school in the morning, and those who hit ”snooze” seven times before rolling out of bed. 

For a select minority, the return to school means putting on the long-missed school smile, enjoying the routine of school, and having the ambition to learn: these are the people of most teachers’ dreams. Unfortunately, though, I fall in the majority. The groggy-eyed, sleepy-faced, and disheveled-haired students on the first day of school, missing the cozy comfort of the relaxing break. With Dalat’s second semester starting up again in full force, both types of people will inevitably have to face this reality. 

I asked several Dalat students how they were feeling, how they were adjusting to the routine of things and how their break had been. Nathan Evans, Grade 11, seemed to be in quite a good mood for the year to start: “Honestly, I love being back to school. I get to be with my friends all the time, and I'm trying harder in my classes now, and I don't spend as much time on screens as I did on the break!” 

Having the opportunity to see your friends five days a week was quite a common theme when students were asked about what they were most excited about or most looking forward to. Friendships and community weren’t the only things on the minds of all the students, especially Grade 12’s very own, Noah Kato: “The break finally ended, and I can come back to Harbor [Hall].”

Being one of, if not the most involved in the technical aspect of running Harbor Hall for events, practices, and miscellaneous meetings, Noah was very eager to return to his area of expertise. 

The first week back was a time of hoping for no first-day homework, memorizing paths to classes, and making mad, last-minute submissions to Mrs. Jones for schedule changes. Despite the slow start that everyone feels returning from an extra-long break, Dalat high school will inevitably be caught up once again in the draw of drama productions, club meetings, sports tournaments, third-season tryouts, and much, much more! 

Welcome back to school!

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