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It's a win-win! How you and your best friend can both come out winners ...


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 are both vying for a part in the school play, highest GPA GPA
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grade point average

Noun 1. GPA - a measure of a student's academic achievement at a college or university; calculated by dividing the total number of grade points received by the total number attempted
, best all-around in gymnastics gymnastics, exercises for the balanced development of the body (see also aerobics), or the competitive sport derived from these exercises. Although the ancient Greeks (who invented the building called a gymnasium  finals? Hey, a little competition can be healthy. You can get a whole lot more out of the experience when you have a friend by your side. Don't believe us?

HEADBANGERS BALL Headbangers Ball is a television show about Hardcore and Metalcore music airing on MTV2, MTV Australia, MTV Two (formerly MTV2 Europe), MTV Adria (the MTV subsidiary covering the former Yugoslavia), Italia, MTV Portugal, MTV Finland, MTV Norway, MTV Sweden, MTV Denmark and  Put your noggins together because two heads are better than one. Remind her that tryouts for next year's cheerleading The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject.
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 squad are this month. Maybe she knows of a great art contest you two can enter. Then, work together to get down with that routine or perfect your still-life drawings.

'LEAN ON ME' Lay a little constructive criticism on each other--and no foul feelings! If you're both trying out for the basketball team, she'll be able to tell you exactly what's wrong with your form and you call help her with her dribble.

BEAT YOUR BEST SHOT Compete against yourself, not your friends. How? By setting personal goals. Winning doesn't have to be about kicking down everyone else on your way up. Think about how you can improve your mad skills, and make up a chart with short and long term goals. You'll be on the fast track in no time flat!

TRUST IS A MUST It takes a thick-as-glue bond with your bud to know she won't leave you in the dust. So, if she's someone who can be trusted, your relationship will only grow deeper in the throes throe  
n.
1. A severe pang or spasm of pain, as in childbirth. See Synonyms at pain.

2. throes A condition of agonizing struggle or trouble: a country in the throes of economic collapse.
 of some friendly competition. If you can get to a place where you're genuinely excited for each other to succeed, then you guys have a friendship that's gold!

TAKE IT FROM EXPERIENCE Kiersten Inserni, 2003 Ironkids USA Triathlon USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the multi-sport disciplines of triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon and winter triathlon in the United States. USA Triathlon is a member federation of the U.S. Olympic Committee and the International Triathlon Union.  National Champion, often races against her bud Angel Kaltenborn and does not like to think of it as competing against someone. "During a race, I'm focused on how I'm doing," says Kiersten.

THE FINISH LINE At the end of each competition, Kiersten and Angel grab a bite to eat with their families. They go out, not to celebrate the winner, but to celebrate what it takes to keep a friendship running smoothly!
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Title Annotation:friends
Author:Davis, Jasmen
Publication:Girls' Life
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Apr 1, 2004
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