Class of 2025 graduate Grace Schlegel will be attending UMass Amherst where she will be majoring in legal studies. Schlegel chose UMass because of its programs and a location with colder weather. The current state of the nation right now, influenced Schlegel in her choice to be a legal studies major. “I decided to major in legal studies because I wanted to help people, especially with the way things are right now in our country and also because I’m interested in all the stuff they do,” Schlegel said. Over Schlegel’s time in high school she enjoyed hanging out with friends, Taco Shack and spending time with her orchestra teachers. “I would say Pringle and Elder were two major teachers during my time in high school because I spent a majority of my time with them all four years, and they really helped shape the person I am today through music,” Schlegel said. In short, Schlegel’s advice to incoming freshmen is that time is precious. “I would say try everything and do as much as you ...