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Surviving High School: Seniors

I distinctly remember my first day of senior year. I pulled into the school parking lot in my red 1994 Nissan Sentra (thanks Dad!) and walked into my homeroom like I had done everyday the three years before. Nothing around me was dramatically different. The people, the classrooms, and the schedule were all relatively familiar. However, there was one thing that was a little different – me. I held my head a little higher and my confidence was stronger. Why? Because I was a senior. Finally!

I anticipated my senior year to be full of memories and growth. It was the year I would take my first steps into adulthood, and the year that I would have to make big decisions about what I wanted to do next. Like many of you, I was excited and overwhelmed all at the same time.

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Surviving High School: Juniors

Surviving High School, eh? When I think back on junior year, what are the lessons I’d pass on about having a great time… hmm. I’ve been thinking about this for a few weeks, and I think I can sum it up in one sentence.

Bring on the haters.

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Surviving High School: Sophomores

Sophomore year is a tricky time. You’re not the youngest anymore – you know your way around the campus and the high school life. You’re also not close to graduating yet, so those college apps aren’t piling up on your desk causing you or your parents added stress. You’re the best part of the high school Oreo – you’re right in the middle. Mmmmm, Oreos…

Sophomore year might best be described as a year of opportunity. This year you have the opportunity to become who you are, who God designed you to be (Jer. 1:4-8). This year offers you all new ways to really make an impact on the school, in other peoples’ lives and in your own faith walk.

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Surviving High School: Freshman

You can probably still remember what it feels like to walk down the halls of your junior high or middle school. As an 8th grader, you might have felt like you owned the building. It feels so much better when you know where all the classrooms are, who most of the teachers are, and the fastest way to get your lunch. All that seems to be a distant memory as the first days of high school are here. It can be tough to go from an environment/school where you know everyone and how to get around to a bigger school with bigger halls, larger classes, and shorter lunch periods. How do you make that transition into high school a little easier?

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