There are some people who cannot stand to walk alone to class. Whether the duties of an avid socialite call them to duty, or they manage to meet up with friends heading in the same direction, one thing leads to another, and a dangerous thing has been formed: the parade.
The parade usually entails a group of people walking shoulder to shoulder across the hallway. They clog up parts of the hall and...
Rolling Backpack
As soon as the bell rings for brunch, the wheels hit the pavement and they’re off. Whether running to a remote classroom or through the parking lot, the plastic wheels are sure to be heard anywhere within a 200 foot radius.
The rolling backpack kid, often also characterized as the runner, is in most circumstances an underclassman who does not know when their next period starts. They tend to only...
Hidden in Hoodie
A combination of living in Silicon Valley and having almost a year and a half of online classes due to the pandemic has left many high school students with rusty social skills. While some students prefer to combat this obstacle head-on by attempting to make social connections, others prefer to go through their high school years as more low-profile members of society.
When it comes to walking in...
The Couple
High school sweethearts: the beauty of young love, the picture of romance and the topic of too many coming of age films. High school couples often bring to mind images of holding hands in the halls, homecoming and Prom proposals or even sharing a smooch outside of class. What does not come to mind, however, is how these seemingly romantic gestures can have disastrous effects on other students, especially...
