Goodbye Mukai, Hello Griffin.

The new school year brings a new administration for seniors. Richard Griffin, the class administrator for the class of 2010, has shifted from administrating the graduated class, to this year’s seniors, the class of 2011.

Griffin is not new to the school, but since it is his first time administrating this year’s seniors, new challenges arise.

The task ahead for Griffin is an arduous one, as he is expected to know over 500 new faces. And with every new face comes a unique personality and a personal record, all of which Griffin hopes to become familiar with.

The challenge for Griffin is a daunting one, but he doesn’t seem too worried.

“My personality allows me to meet the students,” said Griffin. “One of the things I always tell them is that they have to get to know me.”

Seniors agree with Griffin and would describe his personality as approachable.

“He’s always around, so it’s easy to come up and talk to him about anything,” said senior Mai-Vi Nguyen said.

Still, this situation seems a little reminiscent of freshman year; just without the small, dinky lockers, the crammed, noisy buses, and, well, all the other joys of being a freshman.

It is reminiscent that, the administrators, as well as the students, must make it a priority to get to know one another. Not knowing one another although does have its advantages.

“They all get to start with a clean slate,” said Griffin.

Let’s face it: Some of us could use a clean slate with our administrators.

It also helps that Griffin has experience with administrating seniors, so he has an idea of what students are going through this year.

“He’s a good administrator because he has so much experience,” said Nguyen.

To the class of 2011, Griffin has high expectations and positive outlook for the upcoming year.

“My goals for the students are for each one to stay academically focused,” said Griffin. “Have a good year, graduate, and have a good time—a time they won’t forget.”