Be true and be you

Don’t let the crowd or your peers shape you into someone you’re not. Be true to yourself and do not hide your personality, you’ll be happier and more successful if you do.

“Don’t try being something you’re not. Just be yourself and don’t try to impress everyone because you’ll never be able to. Everyone is gonna have something to say and it’s your choice if you listen or not,” said Olivia Hunt-Taylor (‘19)

Friends

Your friends today may not be your friends by the end of high school, and that’s not a bad thing. As both you and all your friends grow and become young adults, it’s common that you may not work anymore. Nevertheless, find those true friends; whether or not they be old or new.

“Find a few people you can hang out with and depend on. You don’t need a large friend group, you just need good friends,” said Andrew Smith (‘19).

Don’t Procrastinate

More work will come your way than ever before. It’s good to use your time wisely and be proactive with school, your job(?), and your home life. It’s easy to get swept away by all of the chaos, but that can lead to stress, bad grades, and grounding. Be smart with the time you have.

Stress

By staying on top of school and your outside life, it’s easier to avoid stress. Make sure when you are stressed, you handle it accordingly and don’t act too rash. Ask for help in the areas you need it. Don’t be afraid to take a break, and take the problem head on.

Pay Attention

You may think that school is a waste of time now. But don’t take your education lightly, you’re lucky you have access to it. Never stop learning, and learn what you can now. It’ll help you grow into kind, well-natured citizen of the future.

Online Presence

Be careful what you post online. Your future employers and colleges are looking at your social media profile as well. Not only that, scammers and predators are out there too. Be smart and safe when you decide to post.

Future

What do you plan on doing after high school? It may seem far away, but you’ll be an adult in four years. Do you want to go to college? Take classes that help you achieve that. Straight into a career? Great! Focus on what you can do in high school that helps you get there.

“Take more consideration in your classes. Think to the future,” said Shelby Bates (‘18).