If I don't go to the farewell dance (informal), am I missing  out on one of the high school memories?
488133
Going to a dance alone is pretty scary, because you don't know if you will have anyone to hang out with once you get there. If you are the kind of person who usually manages to have a good time wherever you go, I'd say go ahead. You seem to be more afraid of missing out on something than you are of going alone, so go ahead, check it out, but give yourself permission to split early if it isn't all that much fun. You don't really have anything better to do, do you?
360015
I think that high school is a stage in life....when you leave that stage you tend to go on to bigger and better things. If you go away to college, you meet all these new people and as mean as it sounds you tend to lose track of your h.s. friends b/c you simply dont have time. I havent been to a high school reunion, but I feel that when I do have mine I will want to have great things accomplished not so I can feel Im better than everyone, but so I will feel that I have accomplished things some of those people never thought I would.
1009754
It's easy to feel lost at the thought of moving on.  And leaving middle school for high school is a big deal.  It's normal for you to be feeling all of the things you are...sad about leaving behind that part of your life and a little fear/worry about the future.  Please know it's completely normal.  Look at the books, see if they are interesting to you...if they are, read them over the summer. It will give you something to do to take your mind off of things.  Life is all about change and moving and growing.  Take time to relax and think not only about the good days you had in middle school but think about all the great things that are going to happen in high school and college.  Good luck.
1052204
No.  Stick it out.  It's no fun to skip on the last day.  This is the day to chat and hang out and just be with your friends before they all go off on vacation.
457946
Sure. You were part of the class until then. And after that there's only 3 years left. They'll remember you if you went to any of the others.
700737
Homecoming is pretty close to the start of the high school year where there is a big football game and then a huge dance where everyone dresses up and gets their pictures taken. It's one of the most fun experinces in high school. The point of it is to welcome everyone back to school even though it sometimes doesn't happen until November.
654748
it's normal not to forget about your first love.. no one does.... but your ex knows the past you and who you were in high school.. but your husband knows to present you and will stick with you in the future... let the past stay behind and enjoy the future
953404
I just graduated high school last year and am now in college. I did cheerleading every year in high school and it greatly affected my high school experience. I made new friends, it kept me busy, and was great to put on resumes. It was extremely hard working and very demanding on my time and energy, but it was so fun and completely worth it. Now when I look back on my high school years, I remember so many memories from cheerleading, not memories of sitting on the couch eating potato chips after school. It gave me a purpose and I strived to do my best and to improve. During my senior year, I had a falling out with my group of friends and I had no one to turn to, but I had cheerleading and just got closer to my cheerleading friends. I don't know what I would have done without them.
548659
Well, if you really loved your school and teachers and friends, then you'll be sad. \n\nIf you hated the homework and tests, be happy!\n\nBut remember, graduating is the milestone to your new future.  It marks your new independence, self-reliance, and ability to go out the the world and use your newfound skills!
222082
sure it is cool.\nbut in America it seems like u miss something if u dont loose your virginity...i can see from the movies it is like a tradition to loose it before the students finish thier high school...
258611
The one song that stands out from my senior prom is "Open Arms" by Journey. This stands out because it was the first time I had ever seen 2 girls dance together.\n\nThey were lesbians. One had on a tux - the other a prom dress.\n\nThe graduation played the same tired old "Pump and Circumcise"
320423
College will be an amazing experience that you can also bring back and share with the people you left behind, who may be having their own amazing experiences. It's natural to feel sadness and even regret when you hit a point of change, and this is not the last time in your life when you will experience it. It's okay to feel what you're feeling. Be good and generous to the people around you in these closing weeks of high school and enjoy the process you are going through. Figure out ways to keep in touch with people, but don't be too disappointed if some of your relationships drift apart. If you feel like you haven't gotten to know as many people as you should have, resolve to do better in college, where some of the barriers of high school will be gone. Some people may tell you that these were the best years of your life, but every year can be even better as you build on the past and create the future. Have a wonderful graduation and an incredible time in college! Good luck!
726579
Attend both. Once your family is gone you will miss the moments you could have spent with them. Go to the singles group as well, you never know what fate will bring you! Have a great day and good luck.
384870
Well, of course, if this 14-year old has really nice memories to this school, if they feel okay there and have friends and are accepted, it's perfectly normal they don't want to move on to some unknown school with unknown kids and new teachers. \nI guess some nostalgia is the most normal human reaction when leaving something old and dear and know to us behind and moving on to something unknown.
355343
I think so.  You should ask your Mom.  If your not going to go there it wouldn't matter though would it?\nwrite me if I'm wrong,\nJulia
226372
missing that final N...?
1071039
At my high school, they're every five years, with 25th and 50th reunions being the big ones.  I moved far away from my home town to go to college and never managed to get to a reunion until this Spring, when I went to my 30-year reunion.  It was outstanding!!!  I'm very glad I went and I feel bad that I missed the previous reunions.