--- title: Upper School First Week 2019 description: Upper School First Week 2019 image: https://blog.tampaprep.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/9thgradeteambuilding.png --- [![Tampa Preparatory School](https://tampaprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/TampaLogo.png)](https://tampaprep.org) - [About](https://tampaprep.org/about) - [About](https://tampaprep.org/about-tampa-preparatory-school/) - [Alumni](https://tampaprep.org/about-tampa-preparatory-school/alumni/) - [Alumni Events](https://tampaprep.org/about-tampa-preparatory-school/alumni/alumni-events/) - [Alumni Resources](https://tampaprep.org/about-tampa-preparatory-school/alumni/alumni-resources/) - [Career Opportunities](https://tampaprep.org/about-tampa-preparatory-school/career-opportunities/) - [Contact Us](https://tampaprep.org/about-tampa-preparatory-school/contact-us/) - [History & Traditions](https://tampaprep.org/about-tampa-preparatory-school/history-tradition/) - [25 Things to Do Before You Graduate](https://tampaprep.org/about-tampa-preparatory-school/history-tradition/25-things-to-do-before-you-graduate/) - 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Additional First Week photos are available [here.](https://tampaprep.smugmug.com/2019-2020/First-Week-Activities/) #### **12th Grade** #### Rollerskating  Twelfth graders skated into their senior year at Prep. **![seniors rollerskating](https://blog.tampaprep.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/seniors%20rollerskating.jpeg?width=600&name=seniors%20rollerskating.jpeg)** #### Senior Traditions:  6 Word Memoirs  During the first week of school, each member of the senior class writes a six-word mantra–a defining quote–on the wall of the Student Center. The mantras remain in place throughout the school year. ![6wordmemoir1](https://blog.tampaprep.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/6wordmemoir1.jpg?width=600&name=6wordmemoir1.jpg) ![6wordmemoir12](https://blog.tampaprep.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/6wordmemoir12.jpg?width=600&name=6wordmemoir12.jpg) Painting the Rock   Each year, seniors leave their mark on Prep by signing their names on the big red rock in the student parking lot. This signing is followed by an ice cream party. ![Painting the rock co20_1](https://blog.tampaprep.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Painting%20the%20rock%20co20_1.jpeg?width=600&name=Painting%20the%20rock%20co20_1.jpeg)   #### 11th Grade  #### Pisgah Trip Eleventh grade students took a week-long trip to Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina to build their character and confidence while creating lifelong bonds. ![_GPTempDownload(1)](https://blog.tampaprep.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/_GPTempDownload(1).jpg?width=600&name=_GPTempDownload(1).jpg) ![_GPTempDownload(4)](https://blog.tampaprep.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/_GPTempDownload(4).jpg?width=600&name=_GPTempDownload(4).jpg) ![__20190814_083804](https://blog.tampaprep.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/__20190814_083804.jpg?width=600&name=__20190814_083804.jpg)   #### 10th Grade #### Yoga Class Tenth graders practiced focused breathing during a yoga class on campus. ![_DSC_1064](https://blog.tampaprep.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/_DSC_1064.jpg?width=600&name=_DSC_1064.jpg) ![_DSC_1071-1](https://blog.tampaprep.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/_DSC_1071-1.jpg?width=600&name=_DSC_1071-1.jpg) ![_DSC_1074](https://blog.tampaprep.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/_DSC_1074.jpg?width=600&name=_DSC_1074.jpg)     #### 9th Grade  #### Overnight to Pathfinders Ninth grade students participated in an experiential educational program with the goal to develop leadership, increase self-confidence, and enhance communication through trust and team building activities. 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