Student Perspectives

Sam A. ’24 Student Perspectives
After being briefly traumatized by Advanced Math in 10th grade, I decided to give advanced courses another go this year and signed up for Advanced British Literature, Advanced Programmers Workshop, Advanced Video Production, Advanced Environmental Science, and Advanced Statistics. Trevor is kind of weird in the way that they don’t offer APs, and often people are confused when I tell them this. But that means there is more room for creativity in the instruction and unique classes. I believe that everyone is capable of tackling advanced classes and I recommend not listening to anyone who says the opposite. If you have way too much time on your hands, are too deep in the scroll, and want to be busy with something more beneficial than hamster rave videos on TikTok live, advanced courses are the way to go. 
 
My experience so far has been pretty good, most notably because of the people in these classes. Students in advanced classes try very hard to express their perspective, which usually ends up being successful since they are smart. If you try hard and use your intellect, you’ll find that despite the competitive and difficult nature of the classes there lies a very supportive and enjoyable community.
 
I’d say that picking classes based on already established interests can play a big factor in what you get out of the class. Or, you can do what I did and pick the ones that sound cool. I’d never seen myself as a purveyor of British literature, but after being in this class for a few weeks, I think I’d feel right at home in Brixton. My only regret is not realizing that some British literature was going to be very old British literature, which makes reading a bit hard because alas, I speaketh not the British.
Sam A.
Class of 2024
Trevor Day School

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Charlie G. '25 Student Perspective
I fell in love with Cross Country when I was 11 years old. While that might sound alien to most people, a few will know what I’m talking about. As a runner, I'm enamored with a few things about the sport. The anxious anticipation that arrives before every race. The fleeting relief when you reach the top of a steep hill. And the intoxicating surge of energy that arrives when your eyes can finally see the finish line. But more than anything, I love the feeling of seeing hard work pay off. Cross Country is a sport that rewards discipline above all else, and there’s nothing you can do if you are not willing to put in the work. The beauty of Cross Country being a team sport is the fact that everything you are going through is happening to the teammate next to you. I’ll never forget a race my freshman year at Trevor, where I pushed myself as hard as I could and failed to meet my goal. A senior walked up to me at the finish line, looked me in the eyes, and said, “I’m so proud of how hard you worked,” and gave me a high five. That interaction was enough to motivate me for the next three weeks. When I inevitably improved, he was there to congratulate me. I’m so lucky that I get to be that person for my younger teammates now. 
 
Balancing being a leader on the Cross Country team with being a junior in high school is hard, no doubt. Work is challenging, nights are long, and expectations are high. But I’ve always used my running as an opportunity to decompress and get out anxiety and negative energy after a hard day of school. Now that I have the opportunity to lead my other teammates, running has taken on a different role in my life. No matter what happened throughout the day, when I step into practice, I know I am a part of something bigger than myself. Whether it’s leading warm-ups, helping a freshman through a tough workout, or having everyone on the team share a highlight of their day as we close out a practice, I do my best to bring positivity with me every minute.
 
I’ve learned that whatever you give to your team, your team will give back to you. I’ve done my best to make the Cross Country team a place where working hard is important, but supporting the hard work of others is a must. When we had our first meet last Thursday, I was exceptionally proud of our team. Not only because Trevor performed incredibly well and people who had never run before this season finished their first 5k, but most importantly, because of the support system that was in place. As every person finished their race, I didn’t even need to congratulate them, because there were already three teammates rushing to the finish line ready to celebrate their teammate’s hard work.
 
Balancing junior year academics with leading the Cross Country team is hard, but it’s worth every second. I couldn’t be prouder of our team and can’t wait to see what we’ll do next!
Charlie G.
Class of 2025
Trevor Day School
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