Know your place. Being obnoxious is not cute. Being loud and annoying is the worst way to get someone’s attention. This goes out to the freshman girls who I constantly hear yell “STAAAAPPP” “OMG GAAAAAAABE YOU’RE SOOOO FUNNY!” & the worst one “*insert inappropriate profanity*. Let me give you some of the best advice you’ll ever get. A little bit of shyness and mystery is key. Quiet girls who hustle? That’s what’s up. Remember this…. Keep your head high, mouth shut, and books open. You’ll thank me later.

Don’t date upperclassmen as a lowerclassmen. Girls, listen up, this is an important one. 99% of the time, that boy doesn’t love you. Dating older boys will not make you cooler. They will break your heart. BELIEVE ME.

GET GOOD GRADES! There’s nothing lamer then having to stay after school and take OTCR classes. Stop being childish and do your homework. You’ll regret failing those courses when you’re on the no go list for grad night or prom.

Don’t disrespect your teachers! In all honestly, I’ve never understood why kids are so rude to teachers. Be kind to them! They did not pull dozens of all-nighters in college and end up thousands of dollars in debt from student loans so your bratty childish butt can disrespect them. Have a seat, shut up, and listen. Maybe you’ll learn a thing or two.

Join clubs and sports on campus. Cliché yes I know. Everyone tells you to be involved for one reason or another. The reality of it is, you’ll need it for college and scholarship applications. Who cares if it’s not fun? It doesn’t have to be fun. Do it for the free money. Maybe you’ll get recruited. Who knows?

Don’t be a ho! This goes out to the boys too. Girls, have self-respect and put some clothes on. Don’t date every guy that gives you even the slightest amount of attention. Boys, cheating on girls and hopping from one girl to the next is not attractive. Please, keep it tasteful.

Don’t be judgmental. You have no idea what others are going through. Everyone has a story, and everyone has struggles. Treat others the way you want to be treated. Cliché I KNOW, but oh well.

Don’t spread rumors. There’s nothing more annoying than people who spread rumors about others. Stop being a chismosa/chismoso and do your homework. Seriously, you must really have no life and nothing better to do if you have the time to gossip about others. Get a life man.

Don’t believe everything you hear. NOT EVERYTHING YOU HEAR IS TRUE. Most rumors are made up by people without lives! (refer to advice #7) Maybe Becky with the good hair didn’t sleep with Jay Z!!! You don’t know! And even if Becky did, it’s not your business.

Don’t have a child as a child! Unless you want to trade Friday night lights for diaper changing and bottle feeding… stay abstinent.

You have plenty of resources on campus! Use them!!! The college and career center will be your best friend senior year. Use the computers! Take the college pamphlets! It might even be a good idea to go introduce yourself to Fatima and Ms. McDonald! Let them know what your plans for after high school are, and explain your financial situation to them. They are going to be the realest ones on your team when it comes time to apply to colleges and scholarships. Believe me, I know.

Printers broken? Didn’t have time to print your essay? Excuses. Use the one in the college and career center. It’s free, and so is the one in the library. No excuses, write your essays.

Eat a hearty breakfast. I know this sounds silly but the majority of your energy throughout the day comes from breakfast. If you know me then you know I’m always tired. Why? I skip breakfast lol eat yo’ fruit loops kids, it’ll keep you focused throughout the day.

I cannot express the importance of community service! Upon time of scholarships you will need all the volunteer hours you can get!!! I volunteered at the hospital for several years and let me tell you. It was lit. Dude, not only are you getting volunteering hours but you get FREE FOOD, a uniform that practically makes you Meredith Grey, AND you get to meet new people and chill with your friends. It’s a great day to save lives so pick up an application to enroll in the summer program in the volunteer office at Marian.

Not into the thought of volunteering at Marian? Hakuna Matata! You have other options. Apply at the Humane Society! You’ll most likely be assigned the role of pooper scooper but hey! At least you’ll get to pet the puppies. Not into that? Serve at a local parish! Do your research and ask around about youth groups around the community. Yes, volunteer hours at the church do count! Like the outdoors? Volunteer with Parks and Rec! I never actually volunteered with parks and rec but I have friends who did and say they love it so might as well give it a shot.

Have you ever walked by a boy in hallway who wreaked like Axe? Advice number 15 is an important one… stop drowning in body spray and cologne and take a real shower. There is free, warm running water in the locker rooms. USE THEM.

I don’t want to be biased or anything but… I’m going to be biased. Take a variety of electives! JOIN YEARBOOK or Panther Tales. You don’t need any experience. All you need is some type of interest in either photography or creative writing and BOOM, you’re in. Unfortunately, yearbook won’t be under my rein as this year comes to an end but Miss Lauren Limon will be the big boss next year and we’re practically the same person so yeah. It should be lit and if it’s not feel free to hunt me down and complain to me about Lauren at 1-800… lol JK but seriously, give it a shot. Who knows you might end up falling in love with photography and running the class your senior year! Join FFA! Go to as many conferences as you can, run for chapter office, raise animals for the fair! You’ll have the time of your life, I promise. Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back!

I don’t know if any of you have noticed but PV offers free guitar lessons! I only regret the things I didn’t do and never taking guitar is one of them. You’ll never get the opportunity to learn to play an instrument for free ever again after high school. Join band and learn to play the flute or the drums! I bet your mom would appreciate you making all the noise at school and not at home anyways.

I can’t believe I almost forgot to mention this in my rant but don’t be that person who walks the halls with speakers blasting music! Nobody wants to listen to your whack unlit trap music!Do us all a favor and put on some earphones! Can’t afford any? Come see me. I’ll take one for the team and donate you a pair if it means keeping your music to yourself.

The next two pieces of advice are the most important ones out of all of them. On a serious matter, being a teenager is hard. Getting good grades, staying involved, having a social life, and trying to figure out what you want in life and who you are is hard enough without the rumors, the drama, the put downs, and the bullying that goes on in high school. This is a touchy subject that many are scared to talk about but I’m going to do it. I’m going to tell you what I wish someone would have told me sooner. You are worthy, you are intelligent, and you are beautiful. Don’t let the words of others discourage you. I know that is easier said than done but believe me, you are not alone. Unfortunately, we live in a society of stereotypes and bullying. This has led many to become depressed and / or anxious. You may not know this but we have a psychologist on campus. If you ever need someone to talk to, want to join a support group, or need help her door is always open in the Health Office. If you self-harm or have suicidal thoughts, I’m talking to you. Even if you just need a stranger to vent too… hmu.