High School was a crucial part of growing up, and we have many memories to thank for that. The negative things are easy to remember because they stick out like a sore thumb, but it's the small moments of happiness that truly bring back high school.

Trust me, you will always be grateful for your high school teachers. Once you have college professors, you'll wish you could get an extension on your paper. These are the men and women who are there to guide you into college and adulthood. They are the ones that will listen to your problems when no one else will. Your favorites will back you up on your college choices when others teeter. When you're in their class, you feel vulnerable and confident at times, but it's to show you can do anything you set your mind to. We should be grateful for all they do, because some will even stay by your side until college and invite you over for dinner. Never let go of these relationships, because they watched you grow up too.

I know I'm not the only one who's heard "High school friends don't last." Well, I say they can, you just have to find the right ones. Find a selective few and talk and meet up with them. These are the people you ate lunch with in the same room since Freshman year. We used to laugh for hours on end or meet up in the halls in passing period to go over homework. We had each others back when there was gossip. Friends are what make high school unforgettable. Every memory tends to have them in it. When bad times came up, it was solved quickly because we didn't want to loose each other. We threw so many "parties" at lunch for Holidays, and we were the only ones that would dance during school functions. The senior trip is always an unforgettable day with laughs and so many roller coasters. We will think back on high school seeing their faces and wondering how their doing. Call and make plans with your high school friends, and make even more memories.

School spirit or your sports team will bring back great memories. It's about having a group of people come together to support each other and a school you all care about. I'll never forget my time running and being team captain two years in a row, seeing people grow and learn. I loved the bond we all shared with each other and our coach. There is nothing more powerful than a team focused on supporting each other instead of winning every match. It's to encourage a great work effort and to never give up. Having your teammates at the finish line cheering you on can help you finish strong. It gives your heart the extra power it needs to finish the game or race with confidence.

High school was a crazy roller coaster of emotions, but it's something we can never forget. We met some of the most important people in our lives and they have shaped us into who we are today.