ANTMS

                So you think you have what it takes to become America’s Next Top Model Student? Well, to begin, you need to form a solid base of English skills and make sure your portfolio has stunning images of English perfection. You need to at least make it past the audition process. Next, prepare for a makeover. No matter how talented of a student you are, you need to be open to improvements and perhaps even a dramatic pixie cut. Study habits, work ethic etc. will all need to improve tenfold.  Now that you made it this far, make sure to pack for every environment. You could end up in sweltering Australia, but, more than likely, you will feel colder than you would doing as swimsuit photoshoot in Antarctica while sitting in the English room. Bring a Snuggie. As well, accept that you will lose friends along the way. After all, few can continue on each quarter in hopes of becoming America’s Next Top Model Student.  Do not, under any circumstances, give up. You do not want to have to immediately return to your locker, pack up your belongings and go home. Work hard, it is worth it. For every time you feel on the verge of stress-induced breakdown, know the good always outweighs the bad.  Finally, do not let yourself get too intimidated by Ms. Serensky’s prestigious reputation and focused attitude, because she proves one of the rare teachers that truly cares about you as a person and a student. Plus, Tyra is a lot worse: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6Shpn5WCFs

An Average Day in the Style of Hinman

           I roll out of bed at exactly 6:15 a.m. and head into my bathroom, ready to conquer one of my last few mornings as a CFHS senior. While performing my morning routine, I come up with a fantastic idea: teeth brushing Vine! After filming the sick video that is sure to get tons of likes, I throw on a crisp waffle tee and snag some breakfast from Lori. I head outside and step into my sleek Saab where I start blasting the ultimate classic: “Who Let the Dogs Out?” as I pull out of my driveway. I finally pull into the perfect spot in the Senior lot after yelling "WHO? WHO? WHO?" in synch with the Baha Men the entire ride. First period flies by, and I head to my absolute favorite class of the day: Newspaper. You know you're a tough guy when you refuse to do work 4/5 days a week. Then, I walk down to the calculus room with dread; Mr. Maas always has to dog me with these practice AP tests. Luckily, the problem involved only a few simple integrals, and I destroy it. 9/9, at least. I continue through the rest of the day with ease after another productive class period and even throw the girl a wink in the hallway. She’s lucky. I finally remember to save my water bottle after lunch (just so I can refill it, do not get any ideas) so today is going pretty great. As the final bell rings, I sprint out of my seat in order to make it out to the baseball field with a bag of sunflower seeds in hand. I have a great practice and knock it out of the park (literally and figuratively); plus, Sweeney and I confirm our bro status. Score. I drive home with a smile on my face and some classic rock blaring in the background, perfection. To polish off my perfect day, Paul cooks a nice batch of hamburgers and the family, including our Labrador, Maggie, sits down to cheer the Indians onto victory. God bless America.

College.

As more and more students make their college decision, the search for a quality roommate remains in full-swing. The idea that a future living mate will often judge you solely on your Facebook profile, including those awkward selfies from freshman year, proves terrifying. But, soon, we will not only have to decide how to portray our online profiles, but also how to portray ourselves. For many, college offers a chance to reinvent oneself; however, I only seek to improve upon my current self. For instance, though I can call many of my current classmates friends, when I move onto a much larger atmosphere, I hope this still reigns true. I want to become a comrade to my future college counterparts, and hope that I will never have a walk to class in which I do not stop and chat with friendly face. Furthermore, I want students to see me remain confident in my current interests as I used to often conceal my tastes. Hey, maybe I will even let it slip to a few people that I like One Direction despite the possible judgments. As well, I hope my fellow students view me as a hardworking and dedicated individual since, though I sometimes hate to remember it, the real reason for attending college remains to learn. With this at the forefront of my mind, I aspire to become someone my future friends will admire for my intellect and dedication. Finally, I want my classmates to see me as someone they can always have fun with, regardless of the situation. At anywhere from a party to a study session, I hope I can make my prospective friends laugh and that they always enjoy the time they spend with me. Whether I become one in 27, 500 at Michigan or one in 1 in 15, 700 at the University of Virginia, I hope I can stand out to my fellow classmates as an outgoing and devoted student.