Tonight Erin joined hundreds of incoming freshmen at Oak Park-River Forest High School for Open House Night. Every extra-curricular and co-curricular activity at OPRF had a table or booth so the almost-high schoolers could get a feel for what types of activities they could join. There was everything from Chemistry Club to Students for Peace and Justice to Cross County and Ping Pong. With thousands of people threading their way around the cafeteria, gym, and surrounding hallways, it could have felt a bit overwhelming. Actually, it was loads of fun.
Erin and I never walked for more than a minute without running into someone we knew. Erin saw friends she played soccer with years ago. Her old ice skating buddies who attend the other middle school were there. We came across neighborhood friends and acquaintances. There was an expectant feeling of excitement in the air, as the Class of 2015 took one more step toward becoming Huskies.
While we were at the Huskie logo wear booth, I saw these t-shirts, and I just had to get one for Erin:
The shirts are a nod to the video some students shot earlier this fall to boost school spirit:
Next on the agenda: meeting with the guidance counsellor for final course selection tomorrow night. Yea, Erin's learning how to Huskie, and she's loving every minute of it!
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