Lindsay reflects on high school cliques
In most high school movies, there are always the different
cliques; the
”
nerds
”
the
”
popular
”
girls, and the jocks that always get those popular girls. And if
you look closely, it’s all true. SBHS can get
”
cliquey
”
but it’s not a bad thing. We all have our sense of style, which
shows off our individuality, and we find others who share a little
bit of what we have.
Lindsay reflects on high school cliques
In most high school movies, there are always the different cliques; the “nerds” the “popular” girls, and the jocks that always get those popular girls. And if you look closely, it’s all true. SBHS can get “cliquey” but it’s not a bad thing. We all have our sense of style, which shows off our individuality, and we find others who share a little bit of what we have.
But unlike the movies, the high school isn’t divided as though we are all gangs against each other. In one way or another, we’re all pretty cool with each other.
But what exactly defines a “clique?” Why must we type cast people? It’s just the way we are today. Today, the way you dress could type you as one thing. And if you hang out with people who dress the same way, then you shouldn’t be surprised to find that you have been dubbed a certain clique.
There is never a time that I hear that people are jumping others because of who they hang out with. I’m happy that the high school is so diverse. Everyone has friends from different groups, and it’s not out of the norm that someone who looks so different from you says hello as you’re walking to fifth period.
My friends are all different in their own way, and that’s why I like them. A cheerleader, a fellow editor, a dancer, someone a year younger, etc; we all have something to add to the group. We have fun. I’m sure there’s someone out there who calls us something, and who really cares anyway? As long as we’re not bothering anyone then life should be simple. In the end, we’re all just trying to find ourselves in the giant maze we call high school.
Everyone has to admit that they have looked at someone and immediately thought “nerd” or “I could never date a football player, just look at me!” I’ve thought that. I’ve also thought that the “popular” people were total snobs. Then I got to know them. I started getting involved and now I feel like I know a lot of people. Getting your name out there makes you known. Being “popular” isn’t a bad thing. I don’t think I’m part of that group – I just think that I know the people I need to know. I try to introduce myself to as many people as I can. I don’t judge as much as I used to. It’s funny how nearing the end of your high school career can change you, just like that.
