August 15, 2008
While traveling home a few weeks ago, I had a three hour layover in Cincinatti, so I decided to use the extra time to read my local newspaper’s edition in which they printed brief biographies of the four hundred seniors of this year’s graduating class from my local high school. It showed what activities they did in high school, what their plans were for the future, memorable events from high school, and words of advice to underclassmen. I remember my advice from a year ago was, “Do today what others won’t so you can do tomorrow what others can’t.”
As I read through this year’s advice, I found some of them very well-put. Some people think that the younger generation doesn’t know much and can be ignorant, but I think that some of these go to show that we’re not as out of touch as some people make us out to be. Not only do these words of wisdom apply to underclassmen in high school, but I would find (after only one year in college) that these would be good advice to all those who will be entering college in the fall. I suppose, though that they also work for most teenagers and college students as well as some adults. So, since I had three hours to spare, I typed up the ones that I liked the best and decided to have this blog be words of advice to any prospective student that is in high school or entering college. I know that some are cliche, but I think my life might have been easier if I had listened to some of these. So, here are some of the best words of advice that I found (and yes, I know some of them seem to be repeats)…
“Keep your options open. There is such a variety of interesting classes here. Take them all!” –Jenna Anderson
“Be yourself and don’t compromise your beliefs and don’t let the so-called “cool” people dictate your decisions” –Keegan Beaumaster
“What would you attempt if you knew you could not fail?”- Laura Beemer
“Find your real friends and stay true to them. Never lose sight of your faith or yourself, and life in the moment because it goes fast.” –Amanda Benjamin
“Hard work can never be underestimated” –Andrew Berglund
“If you never did, you should. These things are fun and fun is good” by Dr. Seuss- Sarah Branson
“Work hard but don’t let homework get in the way of what really matters to you.” –Elizabeth Burns
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything!” Phillipians 4:6 – Christine Claflin
“Don’t try too hard to fit in. Just be yourself. That way you are most likely to make only true, lasting friendships.”- James Cleveland
“Don’t be afraid of what people think of you. Just be yourself!”- Brittany Constant
“Extra effort is the key to success”- Catherine Cumming
“If you want to be successful, always believe in yourself. Always study hard to reach your goals” –Colter Denison
“Pay attention to your grades but don’t let class control your life. Take time for yourself and your friends” –Dan Dodge
“The only two things in life you can control is your attitude and your effort” –Amy Frye
“Prioritize-you can’t do everything so find what’s important to you and do it well. It’s not what you do. It’s who you are!”-Lindsay Ganong
“Do it right the first time”- Callie Gilbert
“Everyone will like you as long as you’re nice and you listen to what other people have to say.”-Charlie Hammond
“Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue, and the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true”-Kelsey Hansen
“Don’t be shy or scared of anything. Most memories are made when you are being yourself and outgoing”-Sarah Hanson
“Separate your work and play”-Jennifer Heffron
“Life is like a roller coaster. You’ll have your ups and owns but you’ll never regret the ride”-Meagan Hennekens
“Don’t start drama if you don’t want to deal with it” -Dana Hernandez
“Be yourself, be respectful, don’t be afraid to do something nice for someone else.” –Julie Juchno
“Focus on the good, not the bad, and believe in yourself”- Jayme Kennebeck
“Laugh often and smile a lot. It goes by fast!”- Abigail Klatt
“Try a little bit of everything- you never know what you’ll learn, who you’ll meet or how much fun you’ll have. – Becky Kriger
“Always stand up for what you believe in, no matter who you have to overcome.” –Courtney Larson
“Though you’ve got time, always plan ahead” –Kuamojua Lee
“Studying and getting good grades are important but don’t forget to have a life and some fun with your friends.” –Andrew Linderman
“Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something”- Zach Line
“Don’t worry about what you have no control over.” –Andrew Maher
“Focus on the good each day” –Melissa Mayr
“Find something you enjoy and get involved.” –Ian McGinnis
“Don’t let little issues anger you and be nice to everyone you encounter, otherwise you will regret it”- James Meincke
“Remember that education is a privilege. Don’t take it for granted and study hard.” –Brock Peterson
“Have confidence in everything you do.” –Jacob Proue
“Challenge yourself but know your limitations so that you can still learn what you love.” –Michelle Ruppert
“Do what you really love to do and get really good at it and always keep your head high.”- Joshua Schroetter
“Honestly, stop complaining and just do your work, and no you don’t know it all.”-Anna Shaver
“Don’t take things too seriously, enjoy the time you have with the people around you.”-Anna Shoemaker
“Get to know people besides your best friends—you’ll never regret it.”-Kinsey Shurden
“Have fun with no regrets.”-Kristine Stensgaard
“Education is a gift that will open doors to the future. Accept it and use this gift wisely.” –Emily Stone
“Respect your elders and respect yourself most of all!”-Ashley Sukowatey
“The harder you work now, the easier things are later.”-Mike Tennant
“Life isn’t measured by the breaths you take but the moments that take your breath away.”-Jeryn Waldera
“Don’t be afraid to take on a challenge. The rewards will be greater than you’ll ever know.”-Kyra Wangert
“Prioritize. Don’t spread yourself too thin.”-Gillian Yoerg
“Take the time to find what really makes you happy and do it! Don’t take life so seriously.”-Ella Zak
Quote of the Week: “I long for the day when chickens can cross the road without having their motives questioned.” - Anonymous
Thought to Ponder: Why is a group of geese on the ground called a gaggle, but a group of geese in the air called a skein?
YouTube Video of the Week:
A man tries out his roller suit in the Swiss Alps
