underclassman
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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
Previously, Lee had been an underclassman at Mills who brought her two sons to statistics class and led the Black Student Union.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 2024
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
Though Coach Rich Hiegel cautioned against the strategy when she was an underclassman, the pair recently agreed that it would tap into her greatest strength: her mentality.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 18, 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
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Senior Tyler Starling hits and pitches with the best, but it’s been underclassmen pushing the Chargers toward a title.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
For Bell, its historic season relying on a talented group of underclassmen won’t be soon forgotten.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 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
Brown has been on the phone all season trying to find his underclassmen and others new schools.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 11, 2024
Some lazy seniors would drive and wave at underclassmen on their way down.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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