During our time in high school we develop our own groups of friends that we become apart of. There are normally the athletes, the cheerleaders, the nerds,the popular people, and various others, but I want you to know that none of those titles define who you are. I know that in high school and even middle school it is hard to fit in. It may hurt sometimes not being called when the homecoming court list is read or prom court is decided upon or even getting picked for group projects. The world is a mean place filled with mean people, but I want you to know that it does get better.
The area that you come from, your family's income, your "style," your athletic ability, it all doesn't matter after you step onto that stage and receive your diploma. Strive to make the most of your high school experience, and get involved to build up for your college transcript. I know it seems like there is a long road ahead of you, but it does get better. Don't let other people shove you around and make you feel like you are less than human.
Once the time for graduation comes and it's time for you to leave for college you get a clean slate. You finally get the chance to start over with new people in a new place. It does get better. I was always picked on in high school because sometimes I wore too much makeup and I was not exactly the ideal body type that most of the popular girls in my class were. I got picked on for some of the clothing I wore, but I enjoyed dressing up and wearing stuff that made me feel pretty when the world told me I wasn't.
Sometimes even the people who picked on you in high school will see how you've blossomed into an entirely different person from college and will want to hang out with you and it's such a good feeling knowing that it just took a little experience for everyone to understand that none of that high school drama matters. I promise you, it does get better from here. Keep your head up and make the most out of the high school years that you have left. There's a lot to look forward to after that graduation cap is thrown in the air. Wear what you want, be comfortable in your own skin, be happy, and smile.
