Two doors of a car open and then shut with a thud in the St. Agnes parking lot, and a brown-haired girl and a brown-haired boy both begin walking towards Miege together.
Freshmen Sam and Zach Mohlman are twins navigating life as new high schoolers.
“It’s always nice driving to school together, and being able to go to football games together. And also seeing him do his sports and having him see me do my sports” Sam said.
Sam said the pair are much closer now than in the past while they attended Curé of Ars and coming to high school together has brought them closer as siblings.
“In middle school, we didn’t really get along,” Sam said. “But since high school started and we have spent more time together, we get along better and we’re closer for sure.”
She also said that having a twin brother has helped in her high school experience thus far.
“I would know less people because he already knew more people before we went to Miege,” Sam said. “So he definitely gave me a lot of connections which helped a lot with coming to a new school.”
Sam believes that having a twin has positively affected her life.
“I like having a sibling that’s the same age as me,” Sam said. “Because we just like doing the same things. I feel like that makes us closer than siblings that are separate in age.”
Freshman Caroline Gibson also has experience with having a sibling with her at Miege, but her sister, Elaina Gibson, is a junior.
“The first day of school, when I was freaking out she was there for me,” Caroline said. “She walked me to class and helped me out a lot.”
Caroline said she believes it is important that siblings attend school together when possible, and it’s a good way to bond.
“It’s definitely a good opportunity to spend more time with each other,” Caroline said. “And you know, just get that special bond that’s away from your home.”
But it is not all high praises from Caroline on having to get rides home from her sister.
“She does newspaper, and she does debate too, so sometimes I’ll have to wait for her or get a ride with somebody else,” Caroline said.
One thing the pair have in common is the Catholic Women’s Empowerment Club, which Elaina leads.
“It’s just like a really good club, and it’s something that you can do to go relax, and get service hours hanging out with your friends,” Caroline said.
They also enjoy listening to music while driving and having fun.
“Some of my favorite moments and times are just like driving the car listening to music,” Caroline Gibson said. “It’s always nice to have that fun time.”
Another pair of siblings within Miege are tennis players freshman Mackenzie Nelson, and her sister, junior Madi Nelson.
“It’s pretty cool because she teaches me the ropes because she’s been here for three years, so she can help me with a lot of stuff,” Mackenzie said.
For Mackenzie, Madi was also a support on her first day of high school.
“My sister just told me what to do, and she helped me figure out a lot of things,” Mackenzie said. “But she also let me figure out stuff on my own, but she still prepared me for classes and teachers.”
During herd competitions Mackenzie said they have a fun but competitive relationship.
“We both get pretty competitive, but it’s fun because we get to experience all of the games and activities together,” Mackenzie said.
She also had fun and learned while being on the tennis team with her sister.
“That was pretty cool because we got to be doubles partners a few times and she just like she taught me a lot about tennis,” Mackenzie said. “So she really helped me get better and also learn to be a team player.”
Mackenzie feels her sister was a helpful addition to her matches.
“I think she got angry at me a lot,” Mackenzie said. “But I think she helped me too, she gave me tips and told me how to be better on the next serve or the next point. She guided me through the matches.”
Generally, she feels she has gotten closer to her sister after coming to the same school.
“We just get to spend a lot more alone time because we get to the same school now,” Mackenzie said. “I think being in a closer environment helps us create better conversations together.”
