25 important things i learned in high school

Another milestone in my life is almost here. I will be
graduating from high school on June 13. For many seniors, it seems
like we just got into high school, but for me, it is a long awaited
end. After two high schools, 23 teachers and countless tests it
seems I must be going mad to want to continue onto college.
Another milestone in my life is almost here. I will be graduating from high school on June 13. For many seniors, it seems like we just got into high school, but for me, it is a long awaited end. After two high schools, 23 teachers and countless tests it seems I must be going mad to want to continue onto college.

All I will have left are memories of high school. Like the time I had to dissect a pig in biology class. And then there were the less disgusting moments such as making friends with people I hope to grow old with. I will never forget staying up past 12, 1, and 2 in the morning to get the Oak Leaf done. Being a tech for three of the productions put on the Drama Guild was a blast, yet physically and mentally challenging. Becoming GSA president meant a lot to me because at my previous high school a few of my friends and I tried to start a GSA there with little success.

I will never forget my teachers who have inspired me to just be me. Others, such as my algebra 1 teacher sparked my hatred for algebra. After all these years of school I have a lot more respect for teachers. They have a lot of guts and patience and are some of the coolest people I know. It will be sad to leave the teachers who have gone out of their way to assure my knowledge.

Unlike some of my classmates, I will not be moving far away to attend college. I will attending De Anza College and making the commute to Cupertino. Fortunately many of friends are staying in the area after high school. Without them I think I might go mad. They are my comic relief, my shoulder to cry on and my other half.

I can’t honestly say that I have had a blast these four years. But it’s been interesting. I have learned a lot about myself and about people in general. Speaking of learning things, I have made a list of 25 things I have learned these past four years. Mind you, this has very little to do with my academic achievements whatsoever.

1. Never trust a senior on your first day of high school.

2. Don’t judge people by the first impression.

3. Trying to dress, eat, finish your homework and talking on the phone usually doesn’t work.

4. If you have a question, ask.

5. If every muscle in your body hurts and you can’t get out of bed, it usually means you might be just a LITTLE sick.

6. Give someone a hug.

7. Don’t believe everything you read.

8. Always question everything.

9. If you have the opportunity to go to some far off country, take it.

10. Do your homework.

11. Always read your horoscope.

12. At least once a day, laugh so hard that it hurts.

13. Don’t look constantly into the past, remember that what you do now matters in your future.

14. Don’t try to be anyone but yourself, you’re cuter than they are.

15. If you can’t do anything the ‘right way’ just be inventive.

16. Before you are truthful to everyone, make sure you are truthful to yourself.

17. Never trust your deepest secrets with some one who told you someone else’s deepest secrets.

18. Sticky notes are cool.

19. Friends don’t let friends be sad.

20. Take a chance.

21. Get involved in school activities.

22. Stand up for what you believe in at school. If there is something that you believe is not right, say something and try to change it. Students should have a say.

23. Don’t count on life to go the way you planned it to be, ‘cause it will never turn out that way.

24. When at first you don’t succeed try pushing the ’on’ button.

25. Never drop hydrochloric acid in a crowded chemistry class.

And just for kicks,

25.5 Use duct tape.

Melissa Ballard is a senior at Live Oak High School. She alternates weekly with Chrissy in writing Teen Perspective. Contact Melissa at [email protected]