Everyone goes into high school thinking they’ll have this individual experience that no one will understand. However, when it comes down to it, there are many things that all students deal with especially at the high school I attended: Bridgewater-Raritan.
1. Your graduating class had no less than 700 people.
While mine may have been at the top of the list with close to 850 people, there is no such thing as a “small, intimate” graduating class. And since there are at least 700 people per grade, you’re guaranteed to see a new face every day (whether you like it or not).
2. You cheered on your football team.
Yes, like most towns, this is a rather big thing, especially this past year when our high school went undefeated and played at MetLife. Hashtag proud graduate?
3. You were likely a part of the Zoo Crew (at one point).
While this senior class tradition may be relatively new, it’s something that I cannot see going out of style anytime soon. That white and black T-shirt with your own personalized nickname gives one more pride and dignity than it probably should. I’ll admit I still wear mine and should probably have retired it a year or so ago; I do still feel pretty cool in it.
4. Saturday and Sundays meant BDI, Bagels 4 U, or Lil Pickles.
Need I say more than a pork roll, egg, and cheese or the occasional bagel bomber? These three locations seem to have made many headaches go away and many rough mornings a little easier.
5. You got the chance to deal with the wonderful California style campus.
Yes, you did read that correctly. Smack in the middle of central Jersey, one smart fella thought a California style school would fit right in. Rain or shine, snow or hail, we Bridgewater students venture through it all.
6. Chindia.
Need I say more? For crying out loud, this term has made it on Urban Dictionary.
7. You lived through pep rallies.
Although this event only happens one mere time a year, it is almost every student’s favorite day. Quick shout out to my awesome class of 2014—for winning pep rally as not only seniors but as juniors, too.
8. You dealt with the struggles of parking.
While junior year only had one option of paying $400 to park across the street at the YMCA, senior year brought on many other options—teachers pit, front pit, or the god-forbidden back pit. And unfortunately, where you parked senior year was based on luck, so cue the stress and anxiety.
9. Chipotle.
This technically doesn’t deal with going to Bridgewater; however, I dare you to find me a student who hasn’t eaten at Chipotle at least once...exactly.
10. The importance of late arrival/early dismissal.
We have all waited three long years for this privilege, so you can guarantee at least 80 percent of us will be taking full advantage of this opportunity.
11. The feeling of pulling an extremely underwhelming senior prank.
Year after year the excitement of an actual senior prank starts to ignite and year after year it is nothing but a let down. Sorry previous classes and correct me if I’m wrong, but has there really ever been anything that remarkable?
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