This year, some of our seniors and staff have volunteered to give some advice to our incoming freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors. Their responses are as follows ; 

• Q: What advice would you give to incoming freshmen? 
• A: “ Freshman year counts, do good now to set yourself up for success because it does get harder.”
• Q: What was the best part about freshman year? 
• A:  “Not worrying about having a job and new friends and enjoying my free time  before life got harder.

• Q: What advice would you give to incoming freshmen?
• A: “High school can be a nerve-wracking time with much uncertainty. In order to combat these anxious feelings, I encourage all incoming freshmen to join as many clubs as they can. Through joining clubs and seeing what all is available, freshmen are able to discover new passions and interests. By simply attending a club meeting, one can find out about so many events and opportunities that will add such meaning to one’s high school experience. Being a part of clubs is also a great way to make new friends and to network with others, resulting in many lasting friendships and connections. Clubs and activities can also have service and personal development elements that can help you better understand how the world works while helping others and yourself! Although high school may seem daunting, choosing to join clubs, sports, and activities is a great way to meet new people and get yourself immersed in the vibrant culture of Collinsville High School.”
• Q: What was the best part of freshman year?
• A: The best part of my freshman year was being able to get involved on a major level with my school community. I joined the Childhood Cancer Awareness club, started playing tennis, began to learn Latin, and became involved with the school’s Model U.N. All the new places I traveled, people I met, and things I learned have still stuck with me to this day and have made my freshmen year so very memorable. The clubs and volunteer work we did made me feel that I could be a part of something and work to make a change. Freshman year was full of such exciting and new memories that still stick with me to this day and continue to shape who I am. It is such a big year full of many new experiences that will enrich your life and expose you to so many opportunities in the wonderful Collinsville community.

• Q: What advice would you give to incoming sophomores?
•  A: “Don’t procrastinate, don’t leave everything for the last minute, avoid stressing yourself out that way.”
• Q: What was the best part about sophomore year?
• A: “You don’t need everyone to like you. Don’t care about what everyone thinks of you. Let things play out the way they are supposed to and learn the lesson that comes out of it.”

• Q: What advice would you give to incoming sophomores?
• A:  Stay on track, do not let people tell you who you are. Others don’t define you. Be okay with change and don’t be scared to find who you are.”
• Q: What was the best part about sophomore year?
• A:  “Finding my style and gaining responsibilities for myself.” 

• Q: What advice would you give to incoming juniors?
• A: “Prioritize school over anything; these last two years count the most. Not to sound gruesome or blunt, however, these are the years that colleges look at the most.”
• Q: What was the best thing about junior year?
• A:  “Going to prom with all of my friends. It relieved some stress from all the studies.”

• Q: What advice would you give to incoming Juniors?
• A:  Her response was Get as much help for the ACT as possible. Take any opportunity for studying. Use the tutoring to your advantage, take the practice tests, take time out of your day to study for it to be prepared.” 
• Q: What was the best part about Junior year
• A:  Hanging out with Mr. Peek during my German class hour, iykyk.”

• Q: What advice would you give to incoming seniors? 
• A: “This is your last year; cherish everything.” 
• Q: What is the best thing about senior year so far?
• A: “Becoming close to my friends and cutting out the toxic people!”

• Q: What advice would you give to incoming seniors?
• A: “Don’t waste your time and don’t slack off because this is the last time to fully improve your grades.
• Q: What is the best part about senior year so far?
• A: “The senior activities and the memories that come with them.”