What words would you describe junior high as?

Junior high can be described with a variety of words, depending on the aspect being emphasized:

Positive:

* Exciting

* Developmental

* Growing

* Transformative

* Independent

* Challenging (in a good way)

* Social

* Discovering

Negative:

* Awkward

* Confusing

* Turbulent

* Pressured

* Insecure

* Cliquey

* Overwhelming

* Stressful

Neutral:

* Transitional

* Intermediate

* Middle-school

* Pubescent

* Formative

* Unpredictable

The best words to use would depend on the context and the specific experience of the individual recalling their junior high years.