By: Jesus Mirabal

   The class of ‘29 has rolled into Ridge, and with it comes a new year of school with a new set of faces. Class of ‘29 has rolled into the Ridge, and so the cycle of getting acquainted with new teachers and friends begins all over again. As the years progress, Mustangs begin to reflect back on their time spent in high school, and though the memories are fond, they’re usually tinged with regret, as well. Some students make the mistake of overcramming their schedules and neglecting their social lives, while others might regret not challenging themselves sufficiently.  To combat this phenomenon, senior Mustangs are here to give their advice in order to turn the class of ‘29 from freshmen to fresh men (And women).

   Although electives in freshman year are relatively limited, it’s always good to start planning ahead. With all of the APs and GT classes going on, it’s nice to have a period to break up the tension between classes. 

   “Foods is a great class to take because I already like to cook, so having a class all about cooking is a great way to break up the tension of classes. It’s an added bonus that we get to eat the food we cook, too,” junior Grant Scollick shares.

   Food and Nutrition is a no-brainer for anyone who enjoys practical, hands-on learning, while still having fun. There’s a massive variety of foods to make as the year progresses, leaving no space in one’s stomach but plenty in the schedule before jumping back into the hard work of tougher classes

   With a variety of classes comes a variety of people. Those who aren’t too interested in the culinary arts may find enjoyment in the musical and visual arts classes offered by MRHS. Theatre stands out to many due to the active physical role students get to enjoy in the classroom.

 Theatre offers plenty of opportunities depending on the branch taken by a student. To start, there’s standard theatre: including unique characters, improv, and thrilling stories. Additionally, there’s musical theatre for those who enjoy singing and dancing. Each year, a production is hosted for both, and while the audition process is competitive, it’s also thoroughly enjoyable, leaving plenty of competition for those who shoot for the leads! For those less inclined towards on-stage action, technical theatre is a class in which one assists in setting up and creating the sets. This includes painting, construction, working on lights, managing props, and bringing the show together by serving as the backbone of productions as a whole.

   “Technical theatre is pretty fun because I get to learn more about theatre as a whole without having to deal with the worries of being onstage,” junior Kael Agyei explains.

   Aside from the theatrics, there’s also a world for music lovers. Whether the interest is Orchestra, Band, or maybe even a little Jazz, the Ridge has a class just for you. 

    “I like band because I get to express myself through the creativity of music, and I get to make new friends every time there’s a new face,” junior Shubhi Kajbey shares. 

   As the class of ‘29 persists through their freshman year, Mustangs can only pass on their knowledge and learn from past mistakes in hopes that subsequent years can learn and grow from them. Freshmen or not, make sure to manage your classes before they manage you! School is important, just as the classes and credits are, but Mustang’s physical and mental health remains priority #1.