Penn State Football Early Enrollees Bring Back ‘Set The Standard’ On First Day Of Classes
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
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
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
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
Another chalkboard sighting. Owen Aliciene was the only early enrollee who included #TheStandard in his post, paying true homage to the tradition.
Alex Tatsch
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
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
Offensive lineman Michael Troutman kept his post clean and simple. He made sure to tag Franklin as well.
Bekkem Kritza
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.
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