#high school the memoir

[teganandorsaraquin]

[wrongspacetime]

I know you liked being more than friends... didn't you?

[onemomentaryremembrance]

Book one. Freshman year, part one.

[dykenav]

okay I’ve gathered a decent number of seemingly promising recs for lesbian fantasies but now I am just literally asking and begging for any book with a butch main character that is not a Sad Contemporary

[evadneares]

Zoe Trope, "Please Don't Kill the Freshmen"

[blueeyeddarkknight]

Bby Val and Mare Winnigham ( top right) in junior high school.. School theater awards 🥰 👶

thank you @vkhuckleberries for being my eyes and confirming my guess

Photo source : Val's childhood friend Brad Koepenick on Facebook.

[the-physicality]

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[dominik528]

The scrawny kid I first met in junior high was now a strapping six-footer. He added some muscle, too. He was lifting weights at home, at his dad's suggestion. One of Lionel Dahmer's many attempts to get his son interested in something. Not that bulking up improved his standing among his peers. He had an odd walk, arms straight at his sides, shoulders thrust slightly forward. A distinctive gait.

-- John "Derf" Backderf, My Friend Dahmer

[celepom]

The Greatest Thing

By Sarah Winifred Searle

It’s the first day of sophomore year, and now that Winifred’s two best (and only) friends have transferred to a private school, she must navigate high school on her own. But she isn’t alone for long. In art class, she meets two offbeat students, Oscar and April. The three bond through clandestine sleepovers, thrift store shopping, and zine publishing. Winifred is finally breaking out of her shell, but there’s one secret she can’t bear to admit to April and Oscar, or even to herself—and this lie is threatening to destroy her newfound friendships. With breathtaking art and honest storytelling, rising star Sarah Winifred Searle delivers a heartfelt story about love, friendship, and self-acceptance.

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A very emotional read about the lives of three very lost, but kindred spirits trying to survive their youths. Even those with the happiest of exteriors you can never really know what’s going on below the surface, especially if they’re deliberately hiding it. It’s important that you take steps to help yourself, not just protect yourself in ways that are routine.

TW: Disordered eating, self-harm

[basketbear-books]

They Called Us Enemy by George Takei; Illustrated by Harmony Becker

First off, his name is pronounced tuh-kay. It rhymes with okay. Let's get it right folks. In this moving memori, George Takei takes readers into the world of Japanese intermnet camps duirng World War I. Rather than only looking back as an adult on his childhood experiences, Takei's story is told through his childhood eyes. This not only drives home the extent of interment camps affect Japanese Americans of all ages but also gives younger readers easier access to identify with the author.

[harrowharkninth]

Listening to the audiobook for Tegan and Sara’s High School, I’m fascinated to hear them mention some of the same crumbs of lesbian media I grasped at in the early 2000s. Near Christmas, Tegan and Sara find The Murmurs album at Target. That seems so wild, I had to scrounge the internet to get any of The Murmurs CDs after I found out about Leisha Hailey in like 2007. I’m so interested to see if Tegan or Sara will mention any other media that I obsessed over because of the crumbs of queerness.

Update, they mention seeing All Over Me in theaters. This is also wild to me, I dug through the internet to find a free version of this movie also around 2007. I was so crazed about it, a friend bought me the dvd for my birthday. It features Leisha Hailey as the main girl’s new love interest, and actually led me to The Murmurs. I was so excited for representation that I even ordered a The Murmurs tshirt.

It’s wild that to them in highschool this media was new, but to me in highschool I had to dig through defuct websites to find it.

[onemomentaryremembrance]

Freshman year. Book 1. Pages 34-35.

[haica07]

Memories of My High School Life

High school was a rollercoaster of emotions, challenges, and unforgettable moments. As I reflect on those years, a flood of memories comes rushing back, each one shaping the person I am today.

One of the most vivid memories I have is the first day of high school. I was a bundle of nerves, unsure of what to expect. The hallways seemed endless, filled with students bustling about, and the classrooms felt intimidating. But as the days turned into weeks, I found my footing. I made friends, navigated the maze of lockers, and started to feel like I belonged.

Classes were a mix of excitement and dread. I loved diving into subjects like English and Filipino, where stories came alive, and the world felt like a vast treasure trove waiting to be explored. Math, on the other hand, was a different story. Equations and formulas seemed like a foreign language, but with the help of patient teachers and late-night study sessions, I slowly started to grasp the concepts.

Extracurricular activities became my sanctuary. Whether it was joining the school choir, trying out for the volleyball team, or volunteering for community projects, these experiences shaped my high school journey. The thrill of performing on stage, the camaraderie of teammates, and the joy of giving back to the community taught me valuable lessons about teamwork, perseverance, and empathy.

Amidst the whirlwind of classes and activities, high school also had its share of challenges. Balancing academics, extracurriculars, and social life was a juggling act. There were moments of self-doubt, late-night study sessions, and the pressure to excel in everything I did. But through it all, I learned the importance of resilience, time management, and seeking help when needed.

Friendships formed in high school were like anchors in a stormy sea. The inside jokes, shared secrets, and late-night conversations created bonds that felt unbreakable. We laughed together, cried together, and grew together, navigating the ups and downs of adolescence side by side.

As graduation day approached, a mix of excitement and nostalgia filled the air. The hallways that once seemed daunting now felt familiar, the teachers who pushed us to excel became mentors, and the friends who stood by us became family. Walking across the stage to receive my diploma was a bittersweet moment, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another.

High school may have been a chapter in my life, but its impact lingers on. The lessons learned, friendships forged, and memories made continue to shape my aspirations and dreams. As I look back on those years with a mix of nostalgia and gratitude, I realize that high school wasn't just a place of learning—it was a journey of self-discovery, growth, and endless possibilities.

[carita-de-angel]

Old memories unlocked.

“This is where I got finally born, and where I died.”

Around I.Q. High School 📍 April 12th

[cityofchapin]

How to Accidentally Settle Down [With Your High School Boyfriend] by Katherine Ryan

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of 5. What It’s About: Follow Katherine Ryan as she navigates us through her life from her high school on-again, off-again boyfriend to being a single mom while building her career as a stand up comic and how life sometimes comes back full circle. Let’s Talk About It: I wasn’t certain if this book would be up my alley, but I needed to take a break from the…