Challenger

People have always said you learn something from every experience. I’ve learned that senior year isn’t what it’s all cracked up to be. Oh yeah, and juniors, read very carefully.
I was totally excited to start my senior year. I would be the oldest, and rule the school. What made me more excited was that I was going to graduate and move on. I had my life plans set. I was ready to graduate, go to college, get a good career, get married and have a family. But of course those were only dreams, or goals as some people call them. But I wish my parents would had informed me on high school. At least I have lived through it to describe my experiences as a high schooler.

One sad but serious thing I have learned that by the time you’re a senior, you are just realizing who your real friends are. Beware of those back-stabbers and those two-faced people. They may even say that they are your best friend but they really are not. If you possibly think that a “true” friend is talking about you, then don’t confide in them. Be sure that if you don’t want the whole school to know your secret, don’t tell your friend today. Which brings even more lessons.

High School drama seems unavoidable, but you can help stop it. I’ve witnessed, ( and have been apart of) all the drama. My advise would be to just leave it alone. What is said is said, and what is done is done. You can’t change the past, but you can help change the future. If you need to fix the damage, at least talk about it in a calm and peaceful matter. I am serious about that because there is no need for any fighting. Fighting just results in more drama, and possible law suits!

I know that if anybody even reads my lessons I have learned, most of you will not listen or take this to heart. But at least I’m trying to help others deal with being a high school student. Which is why I am going to state that most high school relationships do not last. But there might just be that 1 out of 10 relationships that are lasting. If so, then protect it. If not, just date around and have fun. Guys, treat girls with respect and dignity and maybe girls will like you even more. Girls, don’t drag all the drama along with a relationship because it leads to disaster; trust me on that one.

One major thing to learn while you are in high school is to learn to listen. Listening to what other people have to say about something can really broaden your horizons. Many people seek someone to listen to what they have to say, and I have been one of those people. But let’s just say that I really never got anyone to listen to me. So it may help to actually sit down with a friend or lover and listen or talk about problems that have arisen. Things might actually get a little better between yourselves and possibly in other situations as well.

This could also result in more stress as well. I’ve learned that you shouldn’t take on more than you can handle, or spread yourself too thin. I have been through that type of stress constantly. It’s not a good feeling, but if you think you can handle it, go for it. If not, seek help in reducing your stress from someone you trust to help you.

As a senior, I suggest you not try to be someone you’re not. Be yourself. Don’t ever let anyone try to change you because then you are not your own person. You were born to be the best person you can be, and no person can ever change that. Anyone can help you better yourself, but at your discretion. If you think you need the help then ask for it. But other than that, don’t change yourself for anybody else. It just doesn’t work.
It’s always a plus to stay level-headed in every situation. Don’t let your hidden anger blow things out of proportion. I know how things are when you get so mad that you say things you don’t really mean. (Ok, I know I sound like a fortune cookie, but at least I’m giving you some good advise.)

As a senior, I thought my classes would be a piece of cake. I only have 2 classes a day, and only 2 major classes I’m taking. I thought, hey, if I slack off, it’s okay because I’m graduating this year. Well, I thought wrong. The 2 core classes I’m taking take a little work. In English, there’s mostly work done on portfolios and a lot of reading. The portfolio part is the killer. It’s practically slave labor!Also as a senior, you have to take Economics/Government. In Economics/Government, you have some hard tests, projects, and videos. But the only thing I have to say is to try harder and study a little bit more.

I’d have to say, speaking for most seniors, that we’d all say to stay self-confident. You can do anything you want to do as long as you put your mind to it. Take the ACT, study for your exams, and try for that college you would like attend. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. But most importantly, have fun. It’s your senior year, and you probably won’t see most of these people again until your 10 year reunion! You should try to be more spirited in things, and get involved in whatever you would like to do. You may not get that opportunity ever again. I’ve learned that you should stay as positive as you can, live it while you can, and love it while it’s here. Your senior year will go by so fast that you won’t even realize it. In saying all of this, I hope you take what I say literally, because you might even survive your senior year without the bumps and bruises I’ve received this year. So good luck!