At first glance, the first day of eighth grade seems to be a euphoric blur of seniority and top-row lockers. However, reality soon set in for the junior highers as they had their first class with English and history teacher Hallie Rojeski, Aug. 17.

Rojeski assured the students they were in for a challenge, including the infamous Constitution test, but did not hesitate to debate Giants baseball with fans and Dodger enthusiasts alike after class.

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