We gave seniors a chance to say goodbye to their friends, share a piece of advice, or share a
favorite memory from MHS. Below are a few of the farewells - the rest will be published in the
final Alltold print edition (coming soon).
As a soon-to- be senior, but technically still a junior, I am in the most special niche of high
school. I now have three years of experience under my belt, but I don’t quite hate the
underclassmen yet (I kid, I kid). So it’s the perfect time to share some of the advice I’ve picked
up that can benefit us all, but especially the ones with more time to go.
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Dear underclassmen, convenience is key. The only way to smoothly make it through these four
years is to only take on what you can handle, and to not make things harder on others. This
means everything from not blocking hallways, to allowing yourself at least one class that will
give you time to breathe. High school can be strenuous enough as it is.
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Dear underclassmen, high school is when everything changes. You don’t have to stick with
those friends you’ve had for six years that don’t actually make you feel good about yourself.
Don’t sign up for that sport if your heart isn’t in it. You may have started playing that instrument
in second grade, but that doesn’t mean you have to play it for the rest of your life. Precedents are
made and broken in these few years.
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Dear underclassmen, get the high school experience. Yes, I mean the stereotypical, picturesque
school events. You don’t have to like football to have a good time with friends in the bleachers.
You might not feel brave enough to dance, but dressing up for winter formals is worth it. The
pep rallies may not look quite like they do in the movies, but allow yourself to laugh at the
teachers dancing with the rest of us. We’re all in this together, this one time.
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Take a deep breath, drink some water, eat a little healthier, and get more sleep. Use your study
hall, say good morning to your teachers, and keep an eye on your grades. Take an art class and
join the school newspaper. Dear underclassmen, good luck.
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