The first day of freshman year I walked through the doors of the Bulldog Lobby shy, four feet 10-and-a-half inches tall and extremely sheltered. Four years later, I leave CHS a full inch-and-a-half taller...
As the greatest detective of all time, I monologue about myself often enough in real life: about my abnormally high intelligence, my incredible deductive skills, my mesmerizing British accent… Therefore,...
Many people who know I have a twin brother also know that he and I are very close. We are similar in many ways, have mutual friends and will be going voluntarily to the same school together for the next...
Before we developed into full humans who could use the mall for its intended purpose (shopping), it was our escape. It was perfect; we could meet up with boys or talk about private things without supervision....
If I wrote down all of the lessons I have learned from CHS, my list would never end. So instead, I have picked the lesson I think is the most important one: always do the right thing.
No matter how...
While CHS is all about overachieving academically, weekends are about letting loose and having fun. But, good decision making is an essential part of having an exciting time while being safe.
House...
I am writing this for all of you kids still in high school. In my high school career I made the mistake of allowing my friends to convince me to take classes they thought would be “good for me” and...
As my high school career comes to a close, I would like to reflect on the most embarrassing story of all time.
I know you’re probably thinking it can’t be that bad, but I’m debating whether I...
Potomac is a great place. Right outside of DC, plenty of stuff to do, a great time. But as a newcomer from the outside, I’ve noticed that in many respects this place could use some help. It needs some...
High school? I have no regrets. I just wish I did everything differently.
Supposedly the four years of our lives where we “find ourselves” and become an “individual” and make our own “decisions”...
Horseback riding has been a significant part of my life for almost six years now. I’ve gotten very familiar with a wheelbarrow and shovel; I’m practically a pro at stuffing my hair into a hairnet and...
In my four years at CHS, I have learned many lessons, most of which have nothing to do with school. Here’s a list of tips that I’ve compiled over the years to help you in an awkward situation, get...
