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BEING A GRIZZLY "In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can."

New Experiences Over the past years I have met many people that have had a large impact on my life. Without these experiences, my life would almost definitely be different. I believe that meeting new people and trying new things is what matters most in life. The reason I believe this is because of how meeting new people has changed my life and wanted me to strive for something bigger than myself. Because of the things I have learned from others, it has helped me choose my future career path. Meeting new people can help change your perspective on a certain belief or give you new experiences. To me, life is all about taking risks and learning new things. If you don't come out of your comfort zone, you will never be satisfied with life. But if you do try to experience new things and meet new people you won't regret it.

Secure futures I believe that a secure future is necessary to succeed to today’s times. Without a good education you will have a difficult time finding a prosperous profession. Even though I do believe that a secure future is very important to having a comfortable life, I somewhat agree with Chris when he says that a secure lifestyle is damaging to the “adventurous spirit”. I don’t believe that you should just choose one or another because everyone is different and the “secure future” lifestyle may not be suitable for everyone.

Allow Yourself

by Catherine Pulsifer Allow yourself to dream, And when you do dream big Allow yourself to learn And when you do learn all you can Allow yourself to laugh And when you do share your laughter Allow yourself to set goals And when you do reward yourself as you move forward Allow yourself to be determined And when you do you will find you will succeed Allow yourself to believe in yourself And when you do you will find self confidence Allow yourself to lend a helping hand And when you do a hand will help you.

Allow yourself relaxation And when you do you will find new ideas.

Allow yourself love And when you do you will find love in return Allow yourself to be happy And when you do you will influence others around you.

Allow yourself to be positive And when you do life will get easier.

Relationships During High School Relationships are some of the most important aspects of our lives. Whether it’s a romantic, religious, or just a friendly relationship, almost everyone's lives revolve around relationships. When it comes to having friends, I believe that based on my personal experiences It is better to have just a few friends that truly understand you and connect with you other than having a whole bunch of “friends” that you hang out with but probably don’t know as well as you would probably like. I believe that when you’re in high school, friends are a very important part of your life. They really change your experience for the years that you’re in high school and keep you motivated to succeed and continue to challenge yourself. When it comes to solitude, I believe that it can help, but only to an extent. What I mean by this is that privacy and solitude can help you stay focused and on track to succeeding in high school. But too much solitude can have an effect on most people in a negative way. That may not be the situation for others, but for most students they need to be social while in high school to keep you sane. Another big part of most high schooler's lives are romantic relationships. The biggest part of being in a romantic relationship during high school is trying to balance that relationship with your education. You shouldn't let this get in the way of your success in high school.

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" I could go with the cliche version of what matters most in life by using the laundry list of: family, school, friends, laughing, love… etc. The point is that all of those things matter equally in the end. The point is that life is short and it is what we make it to be. What I’m trying to say is that if we don’t live every moment like it is our last, then when it truly is our last moments, we’ll look back and wonder why we didn’t. The friends we make along the way, the memories that strengthen bonds, those precious moments with family, they are all things that we wish we could have over and over again, so why do we let an average moment occur?

What matters most in life is our ability to do our only job: live life to the fullest. In the end, will we wish we were mean to those around us? Or will we wish that we dwelled in sorrow? Absolutely not. Life matters most in life, so why let it slip away?

WHAT MATTERS Nothing Is Impossinle Believe in yourself, and the rest will fall into place.

Have faith in your own abilities, work hard, and there is nothing you cannot accomplish. ­Brad Henry

Hard Work Pays Off Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing. ­Theodore Roosevelt

Don't Take It For Granted Life is too short to worry about anything. You had better enjoy it because the next day promises nothing. ­Eric Davis

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By Lukas Hart Photographs also by Lukas Hart

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Chris Mccandless once wrote a letter to Ron Franz recommending to him that "If you want to get more out of life, Ron, you must lose your inclination for monotonous security and adopt a helter­skelter style of life that will at first appear to you to be crazy. But once you become accustomed to such a life you will see its full meaning and its incredible beauty." Chris is doing what he believes is pay back for all that Ron has graciously given him including hospitality, and friendliness. Ron is a stationary, orthodox style of living, kind old man, so for Chris to suggest for him to leave everything behind is hard to believe. Once Ron is out and living the way Chris is, he will experience the freedom that comes with responsibility being shaved down to the bones, suggesting that the only necessity is staying alive.

A secure future may be seen as some sort of measurement of success or stability. However, so commonly does our media portray another common misconception. There are far too many successful people in the world that have had anything but a stable future that those without one are not in the minority. In fact, the concept of security is all relative. No college can guarantee success, no style of living breeds winners, and no amount of popularity can create greatness. A secure future truly ends up being a person who has a plan.

Whether that plan is to tackle every obstacle that comes in their way, or to cross bridges only when they come across one, a secure future is simply confidence in one's ability to conquer their goals no matter the situation.

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THE EXPRESSION QUALITY OVER QUANTITY IS OFTEN VIEWED AS A CLICHE, HOWEVER IT IS FAR MORE IMPORTANT THAN THAT. THE WAY OUR FRIENDS RESPECT, PROTECT, AND INFLUENCE OUR LIVES IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO LOOK FOR IN A FRIEND. IF THAT PERSON IS NOT TRUSTWORTHY, THEN DON'T TRUST THEM. IT IS THAT SIMPLE. IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW MANY FRIENDS YOU HAVE AS LONG AS EACH ONE YOU DO HAVE IS GOING TO MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER THAN YOU WOULD WITHOUT THEM. THIS GOES FOR ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS AS WELL; IF THAT ONE PERSON IS MAKING YOU FEEL BETTER THAN ANYBODY ELSE COULD, THEN ITS OKAY. BUT WHEN THAT THERE COMES A TIME WHEN THAT CHANGES, THEN YOUR PARTNER NEEDS TO GO. I'D RATHER HAVE MY ONLY FRIEND BE MY PET HAMSTER THAN HAVE 100 FRIENDS THAT MAKE ME FEEL LIKE DIRT. LUKAS HART NEVER ABOVE YOU. NEVER BELOW YOU. ALWAYS BESIDE YOU. -WALTER WINCHELL

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The fear of not being able to do it all is very real and I completely understand it. However, it is important to know that the School Life Triangle above gives you a spectrum of ability for those who plan on being academic, athletic, and have a good time. The goal is to find yourself at a balance toward the center of the triangle. Never be too close to any one point on the triangle or you'll become too far from the others. High school works in a similar way: focus too much on one thing, lose strength in everything else.

6 Word Manifesto Stop worrying, you're just being emotional Basically, if things seem to be falling from the sky, then you need to calm down. It'll be okay

ELITERUNNER

FAMOUS VIEWS ON MISTAKES AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES Miley Cyrus "Everybody makes mistakes. Everybody has those days." Cyrus seems to be explaining the insignificance of mistakes in everyday life by saying they happen normally.

Miley is a woman who has been through quite a series of mistakes, which may not excuse all of them, but the fact of the matter is that even when the world sees your mistakes, its how you handle them and your attitude that is going to get the attention.

Muhammad Ali

Marilyn Monroe "I'm selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I'm out of control, and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." Monroe explains that even when people are at their worst, just know that the ones who believe in you and still care about you through your mistakes are the ones who deserve you at your greatest. In other words, mistakes can serve as filters to find your real friends.

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HOW TO HANDLE MISTAKES

By Lukas Hart

Mistakes are literally the reason people give high school such a bad reputation. People look back at high school and remember all the bad decisions they made and how much they looked like fools. This is a part of being human, but it is also just a part of your last stages until adulthood. Basically, every single immature adolescent is forced into one campus in hopes that they will grow as people. The fact that this has to take 18 years seems to be a little longer than necessary, but that's not the point.

I'm trying to get across that whether you dress up for a wrong spirit day, or you ask somebody "how's your girlfriend?" right after they broke up because you didn't hear, or even if you fall down the stairs during brunch in front of all the seniors, there are going to be times you feel stupid in high school. However, something that helped me get along is that, because there are so many kids stuck in this arena of social gossip, word tends to spread around just as fast as it is forgotten. Nobody will care about your mustard stain on your shirt in a week.

Some students believe that reputation is everything and to be quite fair, it truly is. However, that is not to discourage anybody from being who they want to be. The people who don't make mistakes in high school are the ones that nobody knows their last name, and maybe their first. Be who you want to be, and the stars will align.

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" I've made my share of mistakes along the way, but if I have changed even one life for the better, I haven't lived in vain. Ali is implying that the way he deals with the mistakes that he has made ultimately decides whether he will live a happy man. He did not say that not making mistakes was an option because even he, one of the greatest, knows that mistakes are enviable.

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“A real friend is someone who walks in when the rest of the world walks out�

What matters most in life is having friends and family close to you. Because no matter what happens when you are in trouble or need something there is always someone to help you out. Music matters because it helps you concentrate and or relax on a stressful day. It also helps improve attitude and emotion. I think education and learning in general matters.

"In the time I have been in high school I have realized that having some close friends that you can depend on is better than a few acquaintances that you can not be sure about. Life is not facebook Having a bunch of friends means nothing if they do not have your back when you need them. However it is up to you on who you chose to have as friends. Having to go it alone sucks because you will literally go insane trying to get by in school. As far as having a romantic relationship it is always better to hang out with your friends."

"Story Of My Life" High school seemed like such a blur, I didn't have much interest in sports or school elections.

And in class I dreamed all day, Of a rock 'n' roll weekend And the girl in the front of the room, So close yet so far y'know she never seemed to notice That this silly schoolboy crush Wasn't just pretend.

Life goes by so fast You only want to do what you think is right.

Close your eyes and then it's past; Story of my life And I went down my old neighborhood The faces have all changed there's no one left to talk to And the pool hall I loved as a kid Is now a Seven Eleven I went downtown to look for a job I had no training, no experience to speak of.

I looked at the holes in my jeans And turned and headed back Good times come and good times go, I only wish the good times would last a little longer.

I think about the good times we had And why they had to end.

So I sit at the edge of my bed I strum my guitar and I sing an outlaw love song.

Thinkin' 'bout what you're doin' now And when you're comin' back.

Expectation

some expectations we have for ourselves in high school is to have fun as much as possible.

Whether it's parties, friends etc. This is fine except you will probably lose track and fall behind in school. Wait until your jr. year. Some expectations others may have for us would be stuff like grades and sports. whether it is our family pushing us to do better or our friends, It is best to not sweat the small stuff do what you can to make yourself happy because that is what counts.

Mistakes

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I think that happiness and setting productive goals are what matters most in life. Picking something productive and positive and working towards it is something that everyone, (especially students), should do. However, it should be something that makes them happy too.

This is important because not only will it promote happiness in your life and be positive, but it will rub off on the people around you.

Setting goals is something that drives you forward, motivates, and helps you achieve your highest potential. Time passes in our life and there is no stopping it. Goals with set deadlines make sure we are maximizing our experiences during our life and our time here.

Along with successful goals comes success in life, and happiness.

I think that people should be more driven to be happy.

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Friendship I think that relationships in high school are very important. It’s healthy and positive to have a couple close friends. Any more than a few close friends, I believe that’s where trouble starts and your “friends” aren’t as close as you may think. You’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies, right? In high school you will need some friends, the people you call your friends might change, but as long as you have some people that are there for you and will stick by your side, then keep them!

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Romantic relationships, be sure to think about your plans after high school! Don’t chase someone to a college that was never in your plans. Make future goals and college goals, that way you are both successful. Don’t be with someone that doesn’t want the best for you, and don’t get mad if someone doesn’t have the same plans as you. Whatever happens, it is always a learning experience. If the outcome was bad, remember that now you know more about yourself!

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SECURE FUTURE My opinion on the importance of a secure future is having set goal and having it locked in that you will achieve. By having a goal it can be used as a motivation to get through the barriers and get what you want. I also think being stable as in having the necessities that it takes to be able to get on with your goals, you will succeed.

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Relationships Relationships sometimes work and for others don´t work. It really depends on who you are.

Girlfriends haven't always worked for me. So I try to stick just hanging out with my friends and family. I can have sometime by myself I would just rather be with my friends because that is when I have the most fun. Family is always important because they will be the ones there for me more than anyone else. Just a few friends has always been what I do because too many causes drama. You don't always know who is really there for you and who isn´t. I found that out the hard way. But it led me to find the friends I have now that I consider my brothers.

Im close to my parents and my sister but my brother not so close because he´s not in my life anymore.

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I think the thing that matters most in life is just to be genuinely happy. We have a lot of things in this life to be thankful for and no reason to not be happy. Yeah sometimes things don't always work in our favor and it's hard to stay positive but the lord has a plan for everyone. Life offers you so much to be happy about but so many people pick out the negatives things to the point where they make it seem as if it's not even a good thing anymore. I know happiness isn't a place or thing, even though that might help, it comes from within. You control your happiness and no one can take that away from you. One of my favorite quotes is “ The key to happiness is a bad memory”, which I believe is true because if we hold on to things that once upset or hurt us it's only going to leave us bitter for something better in our future.

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You're going to figure out who your real friends are trust me. There will be moments when you realize that some of these people aren't even your friends at all. And as for romantic relationships they aren't bad unless you let them affect the relationships with your friends. This tends to happen very often and when it does you're not going to have those people there for you when your relationship ends. I just want you to know that your friends are going to be there for you forever no matter what but that boy is only going to be in your life for a short time in high school so don't let a boy come between you and your closests friends.

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Growing from your mistakes is only going to make you a better and stronger person in the long run.

Dwelling on the past is going to cause you to miss out on some great opportunities that the future holds for you.

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Life Goes On Forgive And Forget

RELATIONSHIPS I believe that having a short group of friends that actually know you is more important than having a lot of friends. However, I think it is great to have a lot of friends just not letting them know too much about yourself. Being solitude wouldn’t be such a great thing because it could cause loneliness, which could cause someone to go crazy. Romantic relationship are both good and bad things. They can be good because they teach you what kind of person you are and help form a more mature you. They could be a bad thing because being “in love” with someone can corrupt you and change the person you used to be. In my personal opinion I don’t think being in a relationship in high school isn’t as important as some might think, and I wouldn’t suggest it. Being in a relationship in high school changes a lot of people and their morals, but sometimes people change in better ways. It also helps people realize what kind of people they like in others and help them in the long run. I wouldn’t suggest high school relationships, but I don’t think it is always a bad thing either.

EXPECTATIONS Having expectations for yourself could be a good thing if they have good intentions. For example expecting yourself to do your best will always be good, but expecting yourself to be the best isn't always good because there can always be someone better which will constantly lead to disappointment.

Expectations others have for us will most likely add pressure to things you do. Living up to everyone else's expectations has always been a struggle for me and find that I end up doing the exact opposite of what they want because I can't live up to their expectations. I say have good expectations for yourself that you know you can live up to.

MISTAKES I am going to start out with saying one of the most cliche but true things I have come to realize is completely true, nobody is perfect. Throughout my years of high school even trying my hardest to do good, I always end up making mistakes intentional or not.

Mistakes will always be mistakes unless you make a lesson out of them. You can always learn something from mistakes whether it's from you, or even from others. In high school there will be plenty of opportunities to make mistakes, but you have to make sure that they don't define who you are.

If you make a mistake while counting to ten, Well don't get mad and don't be sad; Just start to count again.

And if you should only get to eight or nine, I'm still your friend and I still like you fine, -Sesame Street - Everyone makes mistakes

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By Calista DeVillires

HAPPINESS WHAT MATTERS MOST IN LIFE TO ME IS HAPPINESS. WHY?, BECAUSE EVEN THE PEOPLE IN THE WORST SITUATIONS (I.E. POVERTY, TERMINAL ILLNESS, ETC.) THEY FIND SOME SORT OF HAPPINESS, WHETHER IT BE FAMILY, FRIENDS, MAYBE EVEN YOUR FAVORITE SONG. IT IS SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN THAT HAPPINESS CAN MAKE THE QUALITY OF LIFE BETTER EVEN IF IT IS ALREADY BAD. I'M NOT SAYING BEING SELFISH AND MAKING EVERYTHING BENEFIT YOUR HAPPINESS, I MEAN, EVEN HELPING OTHERS CAN BRING PEOPLE JOY. THE POINT I AM MAKING IS THAT HAPPINESS HAS MANY FORMS, FROM DONATING TO A CAUSE OR EVEN GOING OUT AND PARTICIPATING IN AN EVENT. MAYBE EVEN HAVING A HUGE FAMILY DINNER TO CATCH UP. MAYBE JUST SPENDING TIME WITH SOMEONE YOU REALLY CARE FOR OR MAYBE EVEN SPENDING TIME ALONE. THE POINT IS, HAPPINESS IS EVERYWHERE AND CAN BE FOUND IN MANY MANY FORMS. SO SEEK IT, BECAUSE HAPPINESS IS IMPORTANT AND HEALTHY.

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Chris McCandless says... ¨The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun¨. This statement on security could be true and not true in both ways. As Chris says spontaneousness is good for you, as nothing being the same 24/7 is what life if made for.

I say that, yes, having an endlessly changing horizon is good, but in the context of Chris McCandless, no. I do not agree because, as Chris believes security is not a good thing, but in my case, any level of security (big or small) is important. Chris was a very open book, wanting to follow the world and deal with what happens as it happens. Security is important to me because, I've never been secure for a long period of time, and security actually sounds better than nothing.

¨Happiness is when ¨Most folks are as what you think, happy as they make what you say, and up their minds to be.¨ what you do are in Abraham Lincoln harmony.¨ Mahatma Gandhi

¨Be happy with what you have and are, be generous with both, and you won't have to hunt for happiness.¨ William E. Gladstone

Relationships within a high school environment is not mandatory, but I would say it is important. Interacting with your peers in very important, as they are in the same situation as you, schooling and dealing with daily stresses of life. But, don´t interact with people that affect you in a negative light. If you don't feel comfortable around that person/those people, cut them off and hang out with people that will benefit your happiness. Maybe even hang out with a small group that you can relate to, with same hobbies or interests.

Solitude is also very important in a high school environment, as you sometimes need time to yourself to relax and layback. As someone who enjoys being with people and being alone, I keep both solitude and interactions balanced. Romantic relationships are not a bad thing to dab into, they could be fun and enjoyable.

But, these kind of relationships should not be controlling your life or your plans. And if these kind of relationships get in the way of your studies, that's not good, at all.

Balancing out these too is key to surviving high school.

EXPECTATIONS

All of us have lots of expectations, whether it is for ourselves or what others have for us. When I started high school, I had a lot of classic expectations that you would see in any stupid high­school­based movies with actors that look nothing like actual high­schoolers. I was afraid of being a nerd, being bullied and looking dumb. I wanted to be popular and have lots of friends.

My father wanted me to be myself and exceed his high school score (i.e. how he finished high school). My parents in general wanted to be successful (my mom, more or less, just wanted me to be financially successful). Also, adults expect you to be stupid and naive, immature and reckless. People have lots of expectations for you, but don’t let that get in the way of your dreams.

Mistakes Mistakes will happen all the time and I promise you, they will happen. Whether it be messing up on a test, or losing a friend.

Stuff happens, and sometimes you just gotta let it happen. A lot of mistakes that will happen will be in the classroom, messing up work and tests, that’s okay. Don’t be afraid of making academic mistakes, they help you learn. The biggest thing that could mess up your school year is social mistakes.

Whether it be a relationship with your boyfriend/girlfriend, with your friends, or with some random kid in the hall, mistakes happen. Don’t let words or people get you down, you need to be strong… but don’t be making mistakes all the time and etc. etc. etc.

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John Crutchfield

WHAT MATTERS MOST IN LIFE What matters most in life is an individual's purpose and finding who they are. I strongly believe this. Throughout life, people are constantly distracted by society's demands and pressure. Not enough people pause and contemplate what they’re doing. People would be so much happier with themselves if this was the case. When an individual finds out who they are and what they stand for, they will realize whether or not they are actually happy with what they’re doing currently. When you find out your true identity, and what you stand for, only then you will be free. For some people, that takes a lifetime and for others, they can find it a lot earlier.

When you discover your authentic identity, you must live by that. Stick to your morals, live by them. Live by what you stand for. Most importantly, you must love yourself for the way your are and not try to be of the norm.

You have a unique purpose in life, and you must find that purpose and use it, and until you find it, your vision will be blurred as will the rest of the billions of people in search of themselves.

What is a SECURE FUTURE? HEALTHY OR DAMAGING? A secure future is a future that is thought out.

It depends on whatever floats your boat. If you're an illusionist and want to engage into a life full of doing whatever’s easy and relaxing, than a secure future is probably not for you. If you’re an individual who is willing to play by the rules and are willing to work hard to get to the point where you are rewarded by being happy with your life, than a secure future is probably for you. I know that sounds like a biased opinion, because I kind of was . In all, secured is thought out and well planned, where the absence of one is kind of freelance, sounds like a hippie or something. If I have to look at it in black and white, then a secure future is one that I will be enduring. I think having that is more rewarding compared to freelancing everything you do, because you know that your hard work and endurance has paid off.

SECURE FUTURE?

RELATIONSHIPS So far, my journey in high school has been pretty interesting, if not beneficial. I have had a lot of different kinds of relationships with friends and family here. I find it hard to decide whether having a bunch of friends or a few true ones. Although, I gravitate toward the idea of having a few that “truly understand you”. I have both a ton of friends and a few that I consider an extended family. Ones that I can trust to hold down even when the pressure is on.

Format your answers to these questions into a new page entry to your survival guide entitled “Relationships”. Solitude can be a good thing, just depends really. If you're in solitude, living with a negative and pessimistic atmosphere, I don’t find that to be beneficial in anyway. The opposite in fact. Otherwise, a break from society can be a good thing, but maybe not for a lifetime. I believe true happiness comes from sharing what makes you happy with others around you., that’s just me though. Romantic relationships in high school are good if taken with caution. A relationship like that with another person can have emotionally devastating effects if taken lightly.

I feel that my expectations to high school were pretty common and similar to my peers. I also can't help but think that they're also very different. Of course, I had those thoughts of what parties I would go to, what sports to play, and what groups of friends would I affiliate myself with. I also looked at my freshman year as another year closer to graduation. Yes, there would be more people, more experiences and more opportunities, but that was all that was different. I don't like being wrong about myself, in fact, I hate being corrected. One thing is for sure though, I was wrong about the next four years.

Expectations I was never a "straight A student", I always struggled with grades (especially math). I always tried being someone I wasn't and looked up to people rather than leading. I basically lived the opposite of the way I was raised. Unfortunately, it took years to turn that around.

I'm now a "straight A student", and relate to my peers everyday. When you start high school, walk into your classroom on the first day, do your self a favor and don't take it from life. Take it and knock life in the dome until it's unconscious and stand up for your values. Also, don't be afraid to do so. Not all risks have devastating consequences, so take them.

If you don't risk anything, your risk everything.

TIME-TRAVEL DOESN'T EXIST SO DON'T LOOKBACK

CLASS 2020

The Secret to High School

Carpe Diem Four years fly

Certainty Of Life Your not going to know your future, but you can set yourself up for success. "I have no regrets, because I have done everything I could, to the best of my ability."

-Robert Redferd

What matters the most to me in life is family, friends, and always giving a 100% to anything I do. What matters the most in life is to Pursue what you love and you will prosper. Live the type of life that you would be proud of. Have no regrets and take opportunities that you are given, because you only go through high school once.

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I had a relationship since my

freshman year to the end of

To grow as a person you need relationships to test and push you.

junior year, I do not regret being

in a relationship, but

do not just

focus on being in a relationship

because high school is only a pit

Being in relationships are not always perfect. You can be happy and sad, but the best thing about a relationship is no matter how amazing or horrible you will always gain something from it.

Experience and more understanding about others and yourself.

stop in your life."My friends and

family are my support system.

They tell me what I need to hear,

not what I want to hear and they

are there for me in the good and

bad times. Without them I have

no idea where I would be and I

know that their love for me is

what's keeping my head above

the water." Kelly Clarkson

EXPECTATIONS YOU Expect the best from yourself. In my house my parents always say dont be ok with mediocre. I took that in highschool and ran with it. If you do not get the best grades that ok as long as you give the best that you can give.

OTHERS

Society

The poeple around you can give good advice and sometimes you should listen to them but do not feel pressured to. The people around you that love you will be ok with positive choices you make.

Society expects you to go to college after high school. You need to listen to yourself though.

I personally believe that college is not good for TIME everyone. As long as you have a plan after highschool and have a good job I think you can do that to. Do not listen to society do what you love.

DO WHAT IS BEST FOR YOU

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Choices you make in high school can effect you in the future. You will make mistakes, but that is important for you to learn. You can never re-live high school so make good decisions but also live a little. I personally have not had very many social experiences so going into college I am very sheltered and will have a wide awakening.

OPEN DOORS, SEE WHAT LAYS BEHIND

Conquer

From small beginnings come great things By Robby Yockey

"Pain is only temporary, Happiness or something greater will soon take its place." ~ Eric Thomas

Life can be a very complicating experience, some are good or great, some are terrible and not so good.

Life will knock us down till the point where we think we can't get back up, but we do anyways.

The moment that we feel down and out we have to find that one thing that fuels us to strive for greatness, strength, happiness and success.

"Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle."

DO SOMETHING TODAY THAT YOUR FUTURE SELF WILL THANK YOU FOR. Our actions and decisions today will shape the way we will be living in the future.

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What Matters In Life What matters the most in life to me? Throughout the course of my life it has always been a pretty big importance to be responsible of the things that you do or incharge of. The reason why I say this is because being responsible is a very good skill to be well known by people or gaining trust. Also another importance is to have good friends and family. Having good quality friends and helpful family members is always good because they can push you to be a better person and achieve goals, also to be their for you when things get tough in life.

Another importance is to have goals or things you want to do and accomplish. When you give yourself goals to try and accomplish you are giving yourself something to be proud of or something simply to do in your life. But the biggest importance in life in my perspective is to enjoy and appreciate the small things in life because when life gets too hectic or stressful, it is the small things in life that will take you back and explain itself why it is so tough and if you stay the course it will be very beneficial in the long run.

How Important Is a Secure Future The importance of a secure future is key to me. Having a secure future is to give yourself goals to accomplish and strive for. It also pushes you to be a better version of yourself and discover things about how you really are. When you do this for yourself it keeps you busy and not standing around wondering why.

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines.

Sail away from the safe harbor.

Catch the trade winds in your sails.

Explore. Dream. Discover.

MARK TWAIN

"BE FEARLESS IN THE PURSUIT OF WHAT SETS YOUR SOUL ON FIRE."

Relationships In my opinion with relationships and friendships is that these are very vital in life. Having a ton of friends isn’t bad but it is good to have that select group of friends that you know well and that know you well also. The reason why I say this is because when you are going through a rough patch in your life these people will be their for you and help you get through the storm. Another topic is Solitude. Solitude is good for maybe short periods of time but too much can be bad. If you are going through a tough time in your life and you exclude yourself from your friends and everybody else, this is a very bad thing to do. If your are in that kind of state of emotion and you decide to exclude yourself you can fall into depression and from that point you can fall apart. If have friends that you trust and feel that they can help you with an emotional struggle, tell them! If you have friends that you can open up to and that can help you, this is what will pretty much save you from depression, self esteem, condemnation and wrong belief. With that said friendships are very important in life.

As are as romantic relationships going into high school and their importance goes they aren’t as important compared to friendships. But what people may want to consider for being in a relationship is that it isn’t really about looks or social status, but it is about someone that you can share emotions with. Someone that you can laugh with, have good times with and all around just someone that can make you happy. And when I say someone that you can share your emotions it is someone that you can share each other's feelings with no slap on the wrist or argument. Also someone that you can trust and they can trust you. And someone that you are comfortable with as well. This is very important!

From Small Beginnings Come Great Finishes.