underclassman

Example Sentences

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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

Baltazar-Shine’s understudy, sophomore setter Alexa Barajas, is the lone underclassman.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 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

She has had both roles — as the underclassman scout-team player and as the starter who benefits from the sideline encouragement.

From Washington Post • May 26, 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