It’s time for Abby’s Angles! Normally I write about shows or movies that I love and have major feelings about, but not today. I am writing about how I am yearning for summer and my thoughts on the past school year as a freshman.In the beginning of the year I was intimidated by all the new opportunities, but as it seems high school really isn’t that different from middle school. A few differences I noticed are more people, harder classes, more clubs, sports get serious, and you have more class options. That looks like a lot of differences but the atmosphere is pretty much the same, just with more stress. While we are in high school we still as underclassmen have similar freedom to middle school students. We have to have our phones put in pockets, a new state law says we cant have our backpacks in class, and we have limited bathroom passes. While I understand where these rules come from, it is still annoying for students. I also understand there is not much of an age between middle school and freshmen, but as a middle school student I was always told that there was so much more freedom and less rules in high school. That was not the case. I often find myself wishing I was still in eighth grade, there are similar rules with less stress. As the weeks pass I keep wishing for summer break. The weeks feel like they are getting longer. Classes keep getting more boring and it doesn’t help that semester tests are creeping up on me. Though I feel prepared, I still don’t want to take long tests that determine a decent amount of my grade. I also don’t want to continue studying for the tests. It will be worth it when it gets over because it will be summer. Summer is my favorite time of the year. I get to spend most of my time outside in the heat. I think I am a little biased because I have my birthday in July. Anyway I love hanging out with my friends anytime I want. I love the activities you can do in summer. For example, I love swimming. It is the perfect way to cool off when staying in the sun for a long time. Along with that, I think my family gets together more in the summer. Since the weather is nice there are almost unlimited activities to do whenever you want to do them. I also love spending my time how I want. I am almost never stressed while in school I find myself stressing about everything, so it is so nice to have a two and a half month break off of thinking and stressing. Continuing about stress I find during high school my schedule is SO busy. I almost never have a night with nothing. Don’t get me wrong I love being busy but again, towards the end of the year i just feel so tired and burned out. Obviously towards the end of summer I miss seeing my friends everyday but I miss summer more at the end of the school year.
Abby’s Angles
Abby Bradbury, Staff Writer
May 15, 2025
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Abby Bradbury, Staff Writer
My name is Abby Bradbury, and this is my first year in yearbook and journalism. I am a freshman here at PCM High School, and I am so excited to be part of the staff. I wanted to join journalism and the yearbook to capture memories and create new ones. So far I participate in Student Government, FCA, Key Club, volleyball, and hope to run track in the spring. I say my favorite color is purple, but if I am being honest, my favorite color is based on whatever I see at the moment. I am excited to see what I can add to this year’s programs!