Date older guys with caution. When I was at band camp, I overheard one senior telling another “the younger girls are good because they believe all the things that I tell them”

Say “hi” to a lot of people, but don’t try to force a relationship. Saying “hi” opens the playing feild, but it won’t cause conversation where the other person may not want it.

Join a club. You meet new people and have something to do. Plus, it’s good for your college application.

That being said, do try to get good grades because you will kick yourself if you don’t get a scholarship- a lot of people my age (late 20s) are sick with worrying about how to pay back all these loans. So don’t major in liberal arts in college! Ha.

Mostly, have fun, make friends, avoid the lame high school drama, and be yourself.

You need to study and make good grades as your semester grades will be part of your permanent record. They help figure your GPA and class rank which are definite factors in the college you are able to get in to. But don’t forget to have fun. Get involved. Participate in or support school athletics. Clubs – figure out those that really interest you and join them. Get involved. If you’ve always wanted to be in drama but can’t act – join the stage crew. The ones at the high school have a ton of fun. So does the band. Four years will fly by before you know it. Make the most of them