8th grade

8th Grade Reactions

McKinley Coffaro and Elaine Yang

April 17, 2025

“It was a hard school year, so I’m looking forward to summer,” said Grace Longsworth. (Left) “I feel nervous but happy at the same time since we’re about to start high school soon, but I’m glad I get to move on to a different, new place,” said Aili Orellano-Ocasio. (Right)

Elaine Yang

“I feel good that schools going to be over and summer will be here. For summer I’m going to ride jet skis and go exploring,” said Paul Dobo.

“I’m glad school is ending because I get to go to Italy and I get to see a concert in the summer. I like being an 8th grader because we’re the oldest and I get to boss people around. The 8th grade event I’m most excited for is gradventure because I love rollercoasters,” said Norah Doolittle.

“I feel great that schools ending soon, I can’t wait. I’m planning on going back to California and going to Vegas for my birthday,” said Di’Anne Deal.

“I feel happy the school year is ending because I want to leave school. My summer plan is to just relax at home. The 8th grade event I’m most looking forward to is gradventure. I liked the challenge of 8th grade,” said Sophia Baker.

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