In this season three kickoff of Peer2Peer, senior Peer Leaders Efren Garcia and Carla Sanchez dive into the theme of “locking in.” From academics and GPA to sports, personal growth, and even anime, they share what it really means to focus, build good habits, and stay authentic throughout high school.

The conversation touches on each stage of the high school journey — the easy but foundational freshman year, the wake-up call of sophomore year, the challenges and opportunities of junior year, and the “final lock in” of senior year. Efren and Carla reflect on their own experiences, the lessons they’ve learned, and how embracing authenticity and accountability helped them grow into the leaders they are today.

Topics Discussed:

• What “locking in” means — schoolwork, personal health, habits, and authenticity

• Why freshman year is more important than students realize

• The shift from sophomore year to junior year and the impact of AP classes

• How GPA, college prep, and extracurriculars shape the high school experience

• Lessons learned from teachers, mentors, and peer leaders

• The importance of authenticity and finding your people in high school

• Personal growth stories from freshman to senior year

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