“I think so. I'm looking forward to meeting new people and taking new classes.”

— Jon Luna, freshman, Central Junior High School

“I think there will be better times after I get out of high school. It could be worse, but I hope high school isn't as good as it gets.”

— Alec Fitzgerald, eighth grade, CJHS

“No, because I'm really looking forward to being a really cool, tacky old lady.”

— Amelia Weil, eighth grade, CJHS

“Yes. I get to meet new people, and I'll have the freedom to go out and do stuff with my friends.”

— Jordan Grien, freshman, CJHS

“Heck, yeah. There will probably be more opportunities. It will be more free and open than it is here, and I think I'll have way more fun.”

— Brandy Padilla, freshman, CJHS

“No, because I'll still be in school. The best years of my life will be when I have the job that I want.”

— Joslyn Underwood, freshman, CJHS

“Yes. I think I'll be able to learn a lot more, and I'm looking forward to graduating.”

— Byllye Jo Clendon, freshman, CJHS

“Yes. It's going to be the last time I'll be with my friends to kick it before we all split up and go to college.”

— Tyrae Jenkins, freshman, CJHS