Freashman at high school

Congrats Sarah, that is well deserved. You didn't need to worry after all. You must be talented to have made the team. What a great way to start the year! I find the less you worry and focus on guys, the more interesting you become.

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My advice is just be your self and don't worry everybody goes through that There first year of high school

For what to wear, I'd say some nice dark semi flared jeans with ballet flats or flip flops and a cute top. Don't forget the jewelry.
You will find your own group in the crowd, and it most likely not be any of the kinds of groups you were talking about, "sluts, burn outs, etc." I found my group and we are just a bunch of fun loving smart partiers that don't do anything stupid like drugs, and when we do drink it's only around close friend we can trust in a secure area and none of us drive. The girls are pretty and the guys are hot, we all love rock, and loud cars with lots of engine, lol. We don't go to crazy parties where there are people we don't know and smoking. We are a very close group of about 10 or 11 people, everyone knows everyone very well.
You'll find who you belong with, don't worry. The main thing is to not forget yourself when you go into high school, be nice to EVERYONE (it pays off I promise) and do NOT smoke or do any type of drugs. They will mess you up and my now best friend almost died because of drugs, and my cousin is brain-dead. No matter what kind, they can mess you up. Just tell people you don't do any drugs and be proud of it.
Be confident and laugh a lot. Have fun and do your schoolwork (you want your gpa to be high when you apply for colleges). Don't get mixed in with the wrong crowd and be yourself!

About being heavier, people are much less judgmental about that in high school than in middle school. You probably won't hear it at all from anyone that is a sophomore or above. But if you want to lose weight, (I did my freshman year) first cut out regular sodas. Drink water and diet sodas (they're just as good with no calories) , and if you like tea switch from sugar to sweetener. I lost 12 pounds just by doing that my freshman year. The you can slowly make some changes in your eating habits.

I have to warn you, you'll hear a lot about being a "stupid freshman" and getting called names simply by what year you are born. The best advice, coming from a senior in hs, be respectful and don't say anything like "Go class of 11!" That will just make seniors and everyone above you mad. Just be respectful and try not to get in their way. The reason seniors don't like freshmen is because they think they are immature. So just try not to come off as immature.

That's the best idea I can give you.

Thanks everyone! It was all very good advice! I think I just worry too much and need to remember I'm not the only one who's going though this. And I got to remember to shut up when it comes to being a feshie. Like me and a couple of friends were walking down the street and some guys passed who were older and they were swearing then one was like guys shut up there only like 12 and me being the stupid big mouth was like thanks but I'm 14 and that just made them laugh and make fun of me. My brother's a sr. Too and that works to my advantage because ik so many sr. From him but I got to remember that its not going to always save me. Just be nice and respectful. Thanks again! You guys are really helpful!

PS. Now that I'm on the volleyball team I'm super worried about getting into the wrong crowd and going to the wrong parties where there's drinking and people taking pictures of me and me getting busted. [not for drinking cause I don't do that but just for being there] anyone have advice for that. [my brother once got busted and my parents were so pissed....it was homecoming night and he wasn't drinking but he was at the party were there was beer and stuff. Someone took a picture and he was off the team] when do ik that a party is a drinking party. Who should I trust?

Most parties are drinking parties. As for the right crowd, you know that yourself, if you keep away from silly things like poularity contests and all that then you will find the right crowd. If your not sure about the party play it safe and don't go, if you do go with a lot of your non-drinking friends, that way you'll feel safer......and man have some fun too, no need to stress

I agree. Most parties are drinking parties. If you want to know if it is or not, ask the person that invited you if there will be any parents there or any drinking. (If you feel stupid about having to say no, just use the excuse "My parents check up on me ALL the time. I don't know how, but they find out EVERYTHING!" That way you won't end up feeling like an outcast, and you don't end up going to any bad parties either! I've used that line so many times... And some people try to be persistent and you just have to keep saying "I'm telling you, they always find out.")

That's probably your best bet to stay out of trouble. If you don't put yourself in a position where you could get yourself in trouble, you won't get in trouble.