Everybody do the Wildcat Rumble.

Most people have never even heard of Thornwood, NY. However, this small town is your home. Here's how you know you went through four years of adventures at Westlake High:

1. You run into the lobby only to wait ten minutes on line for a late pass (at 7:44)

Probably because the Dunkin or Rosehill Deli line was too long. Still, Maria DiNota has a prewritten late pass with your name on it every morning.

2. You sleep your way through the first two or three blocks, whether it’s in the back of class or in the cafeteria lounge

3. You walk into the hallway and can name every single person walking past you

.....and their mother’s name, where they live, and where they had their 7th birthday party. Coming from such a small community has its perks, but you hate the way the entire town knows seconds after something happens in your life.

4. Study hall and lunch periods are spent catching up with your favorite teachers, who love hearing about the latest drama

You've probably gotten food/coffee for some of your teachers- because a lot of them double as your BFF.

5. You really are on a first name/hugging basis with a majority of your teachers

Your teachers really are more like friends. Maybe you make fun of Mr. McClintock's crazy outfits or play games with him in class. Maybe you tell all of your secrets to Io, or use Mr. Dipaolo as your personal therapist. Maybe you get coffee for Mrs. Morris or take selfies with Mrs. Russo. Maybe you talk about the other teachers with Mrs. Barbuto, or have food parties with Mrs. Mittelmann & Mrs. Caringi. Maybe you mess with Mr. Calamari or have lunch with Mrs. Fata. Maybe you talk politics with Mr. Paduano or make a run to Mr. Sheehan's car. Maybe you fight with Mandy Goldstone or talk about life with Mrs. Melito & Mr. Capano. Whatever it may be, you will never forget your relationships with your high school teachers (and you most definitely have at least one teacher's cell number).

6. Turning the corner at 2:12 to see a bake sale in the lobby is the greatest thing ever

You either dug into your backpack for change or just took the food because odds are you were friends with someone who was working behind the table...

7. You’ve gotten ‘into trouble’ by Ferg for not signing into study hall, or illegally parking your car at school.

You loved Ferg to death, and therefore could not take him seriously...

8. Spirit Week is THE most important week of your life. No matter what.

Hallway decorating. T-shirt making. Pep Rally. Mr & Mrs. Westlake. Homecoming King/Queen. The parade. You live for it ALL.

9. Let's not forget how upset everyone was when we weren't allowed Homecoming Floats anymore...

So what if 'Annihilate Ardsley' is considered bullying? Building the floats was always a great way to bond with the rest of your grade (aka bonding over the fact that no one knew how to use chicken wire).

10. Prom is a VERY big deal

There's always major hype over who's wearing what. Prom was probably one of the best nights of your life. After all, literal blood, sweat, and tears went into the making of that night.

11. You're probably (at least somewhat) Italian

Whether it's making paninis with Mrs. Caringi or wrapping yourself in an Italian flag on heritage day...let's just stay the students of Westlake are all cut from the same loaf of bread.

12. Messing with the subs is your specialty

From Mr. Faber to Mrs. France, it's safe to say Westlake has certainly picked an interesting bunch of substitute teachers over the years. You knew exactly how to handle them. Oh, and of course, let's not forget the legend herself: Ms. Rosen-Solomon. Long Live.

13. Saturday Football is basically a religion

No matter what, your Saturday afternoons were spent doing the Wildcat Rumble along with the rest of the town. Whether you cheer sitting amongst the chaotic student section or gossip in the back of the football mom section, the games were always a classic way of bringing the entire community together. Oh, and let's not forget the fact that you're probably on a first name basis with the famous Coach Cas.

14. Your senior portrait is hung up in almost every classroom

Especially Mrs. Groat's office/shrine

15. You HAD to take Project Adventure your senior year

So what if your gym average was only a 73?! You HAD to get into Project Adventure so that you could overcome your fear of heights!

16. And The Senior Lounge HAD to Be Perfect

The drama surrounding the lounge's design and execution was totally worth it.

17. The Mistletones

A true holiday classic

18. Your day ended waving bye to Rich the Security Guard or Joe the Crossing Guard

After all, Westlake does have the BEST custodians, cafeteria ladies, crossing guards, and security guards.

19. Washed Up is literally your middle name

Let's face it, you will probably be going to Homecoming for the next 25 years...

20. Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat

When it comes down to it, Westlake is your forever home. You will bleed blue and white until the day you die. You grew up in this small community, amongst people you know and love. Westlake's traditions have allowed you the opportunity to create everlasting memories, ones that you will keep in your heart forever. No matter where you may go in life, you know that the halls of Westlake High will be waiting with open arms for your return.