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by Reagan Rodgers

1) Go talk to your teachers. Whether it’s a tough math problem, stress about a test, confusion on your essay, or even social drama, they are more than happy to help, and it will make school and life a thousand times easier. They want you to succeed. 2) Whatever you do, do not park in the senior lot. Trust us on this one. 3) Go all out for homecoming dress up week! It’s so much fun, even if you look ridiculous in your tiger onesie. You can never be too cool or old to play dress up. 4) Quizlet will save your life. 5) READ the books you’re assigned. And by read, we mean actually read. You will be so much better off in the long run. And who knows, you might really enjoy them. That being said, don’t be afraid to hit up Shmoop for a good review before your quiz. 6) Don’t take up too much space in the stands at football games. 7) If you’re planning on getting a spray tan, you might want to go ahead and book your appointment right now. Claudia (TCA girls’ go-to professional spray tan artist) fills up fast, and you don’t want to miss out on being a part of Orange Friday. 8) Get involved! Clubs, sports, fine arts, anything! Its such a great way to meet new peopleespecially upperclassmen. 9) Seniors aren’t at all what they’re like in the movies. Also, they don’t pay as much attention to you as they think you do. If you trip down the stairs by the hole, odds are they are too busy talking about graduation to even notice. 10) Start catching bugs now. The infamous freshman bug project always sneaks up on you. 11) The office has free candy.* A yummy piece is a go to pick-me-up during a long school day. 12) Grades are important, but they aren’t everything. One bad grade won’t ruin your life. 13) Science teachers count tardies, so be on time!