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

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

Reagan Heslin of San Juan Capistrano JSerra was the only underclassman on last year’s All-CIF Division 1 soccer team.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 30, 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

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

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

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

But not all teams were as large as Columbia’s, so if there weren’t any other underclassmen to fence, all of us JV kids would be left to cheer on our teammates.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad