Chattahoochee High School, located in Johns Creek, Georgia, is one of the most prestigious yet unique schools in Georgia. It has a well-rounded culture, with high student participation in academic, athletic� and musical extracurriculars. While you can truly be anyone you want to be here, there are several things that all students have in common. Here are 10 signs you attend/have attended Chattahoochee High School.
1. You know the D-Hall bathrooms are the best in the school.
This truth is one of the main keys to survival that everyone learns within the first week of attending Chattahoochee. With just one walk inside, you know that it’ll be worth the extra minute to get down to the D Hall whenever you have to go.
2. Homecoming week dress-up days are taken as seriously as Jeopardy Review.
Homecoming week is one of the best weeks during the school year. Everyone lets go and completely immerses themselves in the dress-up days, whether it be ‘Throwback Day’ or “C is for…” It’s cool to see everyone throw away their reservations and just unify as one to support the school.
3. The homecoming week halls are a pretty big deal, too.
Whatever you’re doing right now, just stop and take a second to be thankful for your class council. They take so much time during the week and on weekends to create these amazing hall designs we’re spoiled by each year. The halls take so much planning and look super cool, so props to all the class council kids.
4. You get secondhand embarrassment for the freshman that gets booed out of the Senior Section at lunch.
At the beginning of each year, there’s either a couple of innocent freshman that don’t know about the senior section or some seemingly invincible ones that feel like the rule doesn’t apply to them. The boos are deafening and pretty much halt all other existing conversation in the cafeteria. So if you’re a freshman this year, do yourself a favor and sit at one of the 100 other tables around. And to the arrogant ones, we all had to wait our turn, so please wait yours.
5. Even if you don’t like football, you’re sure to go to the Johns Creek game.
This is arguably the biggest football rivalry in North Georgia. There has been so much beef between the two schools over the years, even leading to raps being made. It’s so much more than a football game; this game determines who has bragging rights for the rest of the year and who gets knocked off their pedestal. Even if you don’t like sports, this is something you need to attend.
6. When “there’s an app for that” is synonymous with “there’s a club for that."
There’s something for everyone at this school. Seriously. Are you obsessed with Harry Potter? Try the quidditch club. Are you interested in helping cute little animals? Try the Hooch Humane Society. Do you want to create your own club? Find a sponsor, and yeah, you can do that, too.
7. You mouth along the words “Corrigan out” at the end of the announcements.
Every morning during second period you stand up to say the pledge, get checked for dress code and then listen to your classmates’ accomplishments. It sounds monotonous, but thanks to Mr. Corrigan, it’s actually pretty amusing. On a related note, he’s the only one who’s still allowed to repeat the Geico “Hump Day” commercial.
8. Mr. CHS is the most anticipated event of the year.
Mr. CHS is essentially a parody of a female beauty pageant put on by the publications (the yearbook and Speculator.) If you’re looking to laugh for hours, this is the show for you. Last year’s theme was “The HUNKer Games,” a play on the best-selling book and movie series The Hunger Games. Need I say more?
9. You gawk at the HUMAN machine prices as you proceed to buy an Arnold Palmer.
HUMAN machines are a godsend, especially when you forget to eat breakfast and you have three more hours of classes between lunch. Because this superior vending machine is stocked with healthier choices, the prices are also a little bit higher. It’s easy to get annoyed with the extra quarter in $1.25, but it always ends up being worth it.
10. You’re a part of the Hooch Family, and you wouldn’t have it any other way.
Chattahoochee is unique in the fact that it is so unified. Everyone is happy for each other and wants to see each other succeed. Hooch Family is a concept you’ll come to rely on and celebrate, because at the end of the day, we’re all in this together.
Are there any things indicative of Hooch that you think should be added to this list? Leave your suggestions in the comments below!
