Freshman Friday
Jack Van Vooren scores a homerun on his first year in high school.
May 8, 2015
Every Friday, Highlander Publications chooses a freshman to be featured in “Freshman Friday,” giving the student population the opportunity to get to know its freshman class. Read below to learn about this week’s freshman, Jack Van Vooren.
What has been your favorite aspect of Homestead during your first year here?
The fun environment I find myself a part of every single day.
Where is your favorite place you have visited and why?
Somewhere in the Caribbean because the weather is always so nice and there is always something to do.
Favorite class and teacher at Homestead? Why?
All classes are my favorite.
Who is a person that you’ve always looked up to your entire life? Why them?
I look up to my dad because he always works hard and has tremendous integrity.
What sports do you play in and out of high school? Do you have a favorite? Why do you play?
Cross country, track, and baseball. I play because it is fun to play a sport with cool people while all working towards a common goal.
What are some activities you got involved in this year?
I participated in Student Council this year.
What was the biggest surprise of high school?
The biggest surprise of high school was how fast it goes by. This year went by much faster than middle school.
What do you look forward to in your next year at Homestead?
I look forward to getting involved in more activities and getting to know more people in the coming years.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
If I won the lottery, I would place most of it in savings while splurging a little on nice cars or a house. I would also give some to charity.
If you could give next years freshman class one piece of advice, what would it be and why?
I would tell next year’s freshmen class to stay up on their homework and just enjoy high school as you only have four years here.
