You know, that one kid…
It seems that kids never change, it’s the adults that do all the changing. As I walk around the HS peering at the students I can’t help but notice how the kids are the same at every school, and have been (thinking back a LONG way to my HS years) for ever most likely.
Without sounding like a Breakfast Club review here goes my perceptions of our youth:
the “Nerd” - this guy probably walks duck-footed, shuffling his feet from class to class. He can be found after hours helping a teacher with computer problems or turning in late work (not because he couldn’t do it, but because he lost it).
the girl “Jock” - a four sport athlete who may not be the star of any of them, but is a starter in all of them. She can be found wearing her pj’s or oversized sweat pants the day after a loss (a sign of mourning).
the dumb “Jock” - a 3 or four sport male athlete, above average in all of them. This guy struggles in every class and has no interests in doing well except to stay eligible. He will do whatever it takes to pass, but that’s all he wants to do, just barely.
the Band “Dork” - band, orchestra, chorus and drama. Probably does well in every class except gym. Will be the student asking questions to make sure they get every point possible.
the “Motorhead and or Shophound” - can be identified by their greasy hands and sawdust infested hair. Not real bright, unless they are in the shop, then they can run circles around the smartest of kids. Most likely to be the guy fixing your car or building you a 3-season porch once they graduate.
the “Tramp” - you all know her, she’s kinda cute, in that trailer park kinda way. Probably has piercings in scary places and comes to school looking like she had been attacked by a vacuum. She smokes like a chimney and hangs out with all the older guys.
the “Cheerleader” - not necessarily the gal you might be picturing - they aren’t all long legged blonds in HS. She could even be pudgy…cute pudgy. Believes that cheering and dance team are actual sports. So caught up in the spirit of school, she would do anything to gain popularity.
the “Shooter” - weird, strange, and spooky are all words to decribe him. The one kid who you never want to set off. Probably floats between the nerds and the goofballs, as no one else will give them the time of day.
the Country “Girl or Boy” - FFA, ag class, driving to school on a snowmobile or in their trucks. Big cornfed farm kids. Hardest workers in school, just not always on their schoolwork. If a teacher needs something physical done, these are the kids he/she looks for. They know how to get the job done, and do it right.
the “Boozer” - can drink with the best of them. Often looks like he/she is 6-8 years older than they are and most likely has older siblings and parents who are older. Probably the life of the party and a real schmoozer elsewhere.
