Here we go. This is our last semester in White Co. Before too long, we will be scrolling through each other's Snapchat stories, Instagram photos, and Facebook statuses to see how the college life is treating everyone. We will make new friends, start new routines, and explore the world outside of our small town. So make these last moments we have together count. We are a family. We have a special bond like no other class before us. We've had our highs and our lows throughout the last 13 years. We lost two beautiful souls who were meant to be walking on stage with us at graduation. We all love and miss you, Greg and Cecily. We know you will be there with us in spirit on graduation day. We proved that we were more than a bunch of misfits. We stood up for what we believed in and showed that we have a voice too in the whole Valedictorian and Salutatorian squabble. Congratulations to Blake and Liam btw. Y'all definitely deserve this! Our Freshman year, we made a difference in this world with Dr.Cash and Mrs. J's Directing A Better World assignment. We learned to take off our rose colored glasses that society gave us so that we could see the cold, hard truth about what really goes on in this world. I remember filming, editing, and researching over 20 hours with Erin, Rosemary, and Payton to create the Deflowering of Daisy video (posted below). With this video, we raised a good bit of money for Love146 which is an organization that helps to get victims out of human trafficking in Atlanta. The Squawkflock became a thing (#cawcaw Maddie, Meredith, Alley, Mckenzie, Alena, Alyssa, Lydia, and Stephanie). We started making movie parodies of Project Almanac (2) and Jurassic World in Alley's Basement. Our Sophomore year, we finally got to step foot in White County High School and began to discover the dreams and goals that we wanted to achieve in our next three years of high school. We again learned the hard lesson of not knowing how much time we have left in this world so we have to thank God for every moment we have and make our impact. Our Junior year, we started to really think of where we wanted to go in life and what God has planned for us after high school. Through Mrs. Sills' class, I learned that nursing is so much more than just caring for someone, but it's about being able to love someone during their weakest moments. No class will ever teach you about how to find dignity in giving someone a bed bath or dressing someone because they have lost the ability to do so. Our Senior year, we have made our mark in the history of White County. We fought to have a voice against injustice. We have learned with college visits and weekend explorations that there is so much more in this world than this small town. So here we go, our last few months as seniors at White County High School. Let's make amazing memories before we leave this town. Let's make our mark.Where ever we go in this world after graduation, we will forever be White Co's Class of 2017.
Recommended for you
1. It's just the basics.
I think we all know this but just to remind everyone, deodorant goes such a long way! If you are an athlete who does not like the white residue some deodorants leave then try using a spray deodorant. Either way do not walk into any type of practice, game, whatever without putting on deodorant.
2. Just an easy tip.
Assorted tea bags arranged on a white surface.
Photo by K8 on UnsplashHere's an easy tip for stinky shoes. Try putting tea bags into your shoes to keep them smelling fresh and to remove odors. This also works with putting tea bags into your gym bags to keep bad smells away.
3. As a college student, I get it.
I get it, we are in college, some are away from home, not a lot of responsibility. One thing that should ALWAYS be a responsibility is clean clothes. If you know you are all out of practice clothes, your practice jersey smells terrible, etc.. GO WASH IT!
Nobody wants to work with someone who smells musty and nasty the whole time. And you definitely don't want to be the person is who looked at as the nasty one on the team. It's simple, just plan ahead and wash your clothes.
4. Time to be real.
man running in forestPhoto by Shashank Shekhar on UnsplashTime to be real, we all sweat. Some sweat more than others. We all sweat by our private areas, the only thing I can say that can help eliminate odors in private areas when sweating is grooming. So if you have lots of hair around your private hair more then likely odors will be present.
All I can say is try to stay clean down there if you sweat a lot by your private area take extra measures like soaking in apple cider vinegar with lukewarm water.
5. Shower right after.
Empty shower stalls in a tiled bathroom.
Photo by - Kenny on UnsplashTry to shower right after a practice or a game if you can. This helps get rid of smells fast. Even if you are playing an away game, if somehow you are able to at least wash up your main areas before getting on a bus ride, you are helping the problem.
6. Another get real moment.
Ladies, sometimes playing sports and being on your period can be hard. Try to stay fresh and clean down there. If you aren't a tampon person, make sure that you always have extra pads with you. After practices or games wash extra good in those areas just to ensure any bad odors are gone.
7. Take home your clothes.
If you have lockers, make sure that you are taking home your practice clothes with you. If you don't smells will soon start to build up. If you have to keep your clothes in your locker try to add a small air freshener
8. Be nice!
"Kindness Matters" on a pink board with a tiled backdrop.
Photo by Copper and Wild on UnsplashIf you notice that someone on your team may need a reminder when it comes to hygiene, simply talk to them in private, You don't have to be mean about it. Offer them advice when it comes to hygiene and how to take care of themselves.
9. Disinfect!
if you play a sport that requires lots of contact with other people or objects try to disinfect have much as you can. it is better to disinfect. With everyone sweating, bacteria can start to build up.
Also, in all honesty, you never know what someone may have(a skin infection, a cut, etc..), so better to be safe than sorry when it comes to disinfecting equipment.
10. Just keep up with yourself.
I always say, just keep up with yourself. I understand you may be very busy but your hygiene is so important, taking care of yourself is important! Stay clean, create your own hygiene routine, and you'll be ok.
There it is! Hygiene is something we can all agree on is important. So keep up it, care about your hygiene!
Trending Topics
Trending Stories
Best of Sports![Jenna Pizzi and her mom smiling by a waterfront with a historic ship in the background.]()
![Cristina Yang and Meredith Grey in scrubs sit against a wall, smiling and enjoying a break.]()
![Towson University]()
![Woman in field with a red heart-shaped balloon under a colorful sky.]()
