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Article: A few words of wisdom for seventh-, eighth-graders Series: BACK TO SCHOOL // SEVENTH/EIGHTH GRADE
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- August 21, 2000
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On the benefits of eighth grade: ``There's not anybody above
you.''
On electives: ``You've got math, science, all the classes you have
to take. Take something that will make the rest of the day easier.''
Pete Andreou, 14, Hersey High, Arlington Heights
On keeping up: ``Don't slack off because eighth grade is the
stepping stone to high school.''
On learning: ``Make it fun when you study. If you force yourself
to do it, you're going to hate it.''
Eric Michel, 14, St. Patrick High ...