Freshman Friday: Josie Gadzala
What activities are you involved in at DGS?
I am a varsity cheerleader.
What is your favorite subject?
English.
Who is your favorite teacher at DGS?
[My English teacher] Ms. Schroeder.
Are involved in any activities outside of school?
I junior coach a fifth grade cheer team for the Downers Grove Panthers.
What are your favorite and least favorite things about being a freshman?
My favorite things include meeting new people and creating better bonds. I don’t like that I lost some close friends from middle school.
What did it feel like leaving middle school?
It was hard to adapt because I had to learn new study habits since classes are harder and teaches don’t “baby” you as much as before.