For Dreamers, Thinkers and Achievers
By Kennedy, 17, junior People shouldn’t live life with regrets. That sounds so cliché, I know, but it’s true. Living with regrets can just make your life miserable, especially when you’re someone like me. If you over think everything, if you’re constantly analyzing, re-evaluating and feeling guilty, regrets can be your worst nightmare. They hang […]
Continue ReadingBy Kennedy, 17, junior In the 21st century, the definition of a high school student has changed in remarkable ways. No longer do kids simply go to school, go home, relax, do some work and do whatever they want in the evening. High school students are expected to perform community service, participate in a sport, join numerous […]
Continue ReadingBy Kennedy, 16, junior Growing up, my father wanted my younger sister and me to play a sport, so he put us in a soccer league. I loved it at first. As I got older, I found soccer to be more stressful than fun. I wanted to live up to my dad’s expectations but couldn’t […]
Continue ReadingBy Kennedy, 16, junior Confidence is sometimes difficult to explain and sometimes difficult to understand. Nobody wants people to think they’re cocky, but nobody wants to be stepped all over either. The right balance is absolutely crucial. My confidence comes from the lemons that life has handed me and what I have learned from them. I […]
Continue ReadingBy Kennedy, 16, sophomore YOLO. You only live once. Ever since this four-letter acronym surfaced in “The Motto,” by Drake, featuring Lil Wayne, it has made plenty of impact. Teens use YOLO as a way to justify their actions. “Finna get drunk #YOLO” “Just met this guy #YOLO” […]
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