Monday marked the first day of classes for the spring 2025 semester, and along with it came the resurrection of a humorous tradition from the newest football early enrollees.

When “Setting The Standard,” new Penn State football players document their early arrival to class and sit in the front of the room to emphasize the importance of academics within James Franklin’s culture in Happy Valley.

It had been two years since the trend blessed our timelines, but the 2025 early enrollees brought it back to kick this upcoming semester off.

Lavar Arrington II

First day of class, 10 minutes early, front row. #WEARE @coachjfranklin pic.twitter.com/ggsHMyGWkl

— LaVar Arrington II (@ArringtonLavar) January 13, 2025

Lavar Arrington II, son of one of Penn State’s most legendary players, started his legacy in Happy Valley on a strong note by reporting to class in the Forum Building 10 minutes early, and, evidently, he arrived well-hydrated.

Yvan Kemajou

Front row, ten minutes (at least) early @coachjfranklin pic.twitter.com/DVgcB3ZQBK

— Yvan Kemajou (@Yvan_Kemajou) January 13, 2025

Yvan Kemajou sat directly in front of the chalkboard with his tablet locked and loaded for learning. He also made sure to remind us that being 10 minutes early was the bare minimum when “Setting The Standard.”

Dayshaun Burnett

First day, front row seats, 10 mins early @Chise89 @coachjfranklin #weare pic.twitter.com/jGROJGT4bo

— Dayshaun Burnett ( LB/ATH ) (@dburnett_10) January 13, 2025

Talk about front and center, folks. It appears as if Dayshaun Burnett could have reached out and touched the screen from his seat.

Owen Aliciene

Front row, 10 minutes early #TheStandard @coachjfranklin pic.twitter.com/dyaouoEK5L

— Owen Aliciene (@owenaliciene) January 13, 2025

Another chalkboard sighting. Owen Aliciene was the only early enrollee who included #TheStandard in his post, paying true homage to the tradition.

Alex Tatsch

Front row, 10 minutes early ! @coachjfranklin pic.twitter.com/MVoFvcLoTF

— Alex Tatsch (@AlexTatsch5) January 13, 2025

An exclamation point from Alex Tatsch timestamped at the early hours of 8:53 a.m. really highlighted the true passion he has for learning. Love to see it.

Lyrick Samuel

First Day of Class, 10 Minutes Early Front Row @coachjfranklin pic.twitter.com/1eMILdVGnM

— Lyrick Samuel (@IamLyrickSamuel) January 13, 2025

Lyrick Samuel understood the assignment of arriving at least 10 minutes early and sitting front row, but we can’t help but wonder if he’ll regret his seating choice given his neck will be enduring quite a sharp angle in order to view the projector screen.

Michael Troutman

First day, front row, 10 minutes early!@coachjfranklin pic.twitter.com/BQTpZ5foFS

— Michael Troutman III (@troutman3x) January 13, 2025

Offensive lineman Michael Troutman kept his post clean and simple. He made sure to tag Franklin as well.

Bekkem Kritza

First day of class, 10 minutes early@coachjfranklin pic.twitter.com/B61gZRMvjx

— Bekkem Kritza (@stretch2025) January 13, 2025

Bekkem Kritza was feeling it as he arrived at his RPTM 101 class, prompting the use of the “100” emoji often associated with good vibes.