underclassman

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

He was an underclassman, and above him on the depth chart were several running backs: starter Nakia Watson, scatback Jaylen Jenkins, maybe even walk-on Dylan Paine.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 26, 2023

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

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

I think sometimes, as underclassmen, we can make it the end of the world if we go 0 for 3 in a game or we have a bad outing.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026

Palisades and Birmingham, loaded with starting lineups filled with underclassmen, took the first steps toward helping restore City Section credibility.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2026

But as a guiding force for two underclassmen pitchers in their first postseasons, the 5-foot-6 catcher’s most valuable asset comes from beyond the stat sheet.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 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

All of Beatriz’s friends and several underclassmen jump to their feet, like they’re cheering at a basketball game.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles