While some freshman may have a nervous mindset about high school, Sam Maldonado has a positive attitude and plans for his freshman year, as well as the rest of his high school years.

Q: What is it like being in high school now?

A: I’d say it’s pretty exciting. I get to be older and closer to an adult.

Q: How is high school different from middle school?

A: There’s stuff that you don’t get in middle school, like ROTC and Ben Barber.

Q: What are you involved in at school?

A: I’m in ROTC. I’m in it to learn what it’s like and learn chain of command. I like how in the class we learn to be more of a leader.

Q: Do you plan on continuing with ROTC throughout high school?

A: No, because I want to try other things besides ROTC.

Q: What other things are you wanting to try?

A: Art, because it’s something I enjoy, and I’m good at it.

Q: How do you think your freshman year will turn out?

A: I’m hoping it will turn out good because it’s the start of my high school career.