underclassman
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He spent his early years joining his school’s business-focused clubs and preparing for job recruitment as an underclassman, hoping to land a full-time job offer before he graduated.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
And when Jimmy Carter announced the return of the selective service in 1980, in response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, Gil, still an underclassman, decided to take a stand: He refused to sign up.
From Slate ● Mar. 25, 2026
In his high-school band, it was a tradition for the underclassman to give each graduating senior a gift.
From New York Times ● Dec. 13, 2022
He appears to have avoided many of the growing pains that would normally be expected to come with an underclassman FCS transfer starting for a first-year coaching staff in the FBS.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 25, 2022
A cute underclassman actually stops me in the hall and asks if I need help finding my way.
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
Although Marks is currently ahead of sophomore challengers Quinten Joyner and A’Marion Peterson, Riley expects the underclassmen, including freshman Bryan Jackson, to contribute.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2024
Mast’s final message to his team in the locker room Friday included a pledge to help the seniors finish their degrees and help the underclassmen find a spot to continue playing college basketball.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 15, 2024
That will come in handy against UCLA’s cadre of guards, including Sebastian Mack and Steven Andrews, two underclassmen who are coming along for the Bruins.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 1, 2024
A team that starts four underclassmen has been rising under Fisher, a former Lakers guard and NBA coach.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 2024
Some lazy seniors would drive and wave at underclassmen on their way down.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
