The school squad: school has begun, so now is the time to build yourself a rock-solid roundup of friends. No icky cliques allowed.Here's a school assignment for you: Surround yourself with a group of gals whose unique qualities will help you make the most of every semester se·mes·ter n. One of two divisions of 15 to 18 weeks each of an academic year. [German, from Latin (cursus) s . These are the five pals you've gotta have in your circle from morning announcements until the dismissal bell rings.... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE HEAD CHEERLEADER No pompoms or flirty skirt required, this girl is packin' a healthy wallop of wahoo wahoo: see staff tree. wahoo Species (Acanthocybium solanderi) of swift-moving, powerful, predaceous food and game fish found worldwide, especially in the tropics. ! When you feel less than motivated, she's the go-to gal for a tender lovin' shove in the let's-get-it-done direction. Why? She has loads of energy and an infinitely sunny outlook on life. You're sure you don't have a shot at dunking Dunking is a form of torture and punishment that was applied to scolds and supposed witches. In a trial by ordeal, supposed witches were immersed into a vat of water or pond, and taken out after some time, and given the ability to confess. If she confessed, she was killed. a spot on the b-ball team? She doles out a dose of rah-rah that inspires you to give it your all. Or you're dying to be Juliet and need to rehearse re·hearse v. re·hearsed, re·hears·ing, re·hears·es v.tr. 1. a. To practice (a part in a play, for example) in preparation for a public performance. b. fines for the big audition? She's your Romeo. THE STUDY BUDDY She's not necessarily the smartest girl in your grade, but she's right up there in conscientiousness. You know, that trait that warms teachers up to you so they give ya bonus points just for quality of effort. This girl is sooo down with it. She knows what's due when, and she'll save you a seat in the library if you want to join her for a study sesh. Big history project next term? You can count on this gal not to flake as your partner. THE GOSSIP GIRL Don't confuse the gossip guru for a rumormonger--that's not her game! She's never mean-spirited, and she refuses to pass on false info. And you can always count on her to be in-the-know. In need of some serious dish or just have an itch to chat? Wanna wan·na Informal 1. Contraction of want to: You wanna go now? 2. Contraction of want a: You wanna slice of pie? know who got detention and why, or whom your crush is crushing on (you, please?). This girl has the juice on everything in and around school grounds. Drink it up. THE GUIDANCE COUNSELOR guidance counselor Child psychology A school worker trained to screen, evaluate and advise students on career and academic matters It's hard to concentrate in class when something super-heavy is crunching your brain. Maybe you had to bury your pet, or you're having a major blowout with your BF after three-and-a-half weeks of bliss. Ah, trouble in paradise. Look to your no-nonsense pal to put it into perspective for you. She's rational, low-key and keeps everything top secret. Best of all? Her advice is solid. THE ROLE MODEL She's the yearbook editor a grade ahead of you--and you want her post when she moves on. Or it's that girl It's That Girl is a very rare promotional music video compilation by singer Madonna. It was released by WEA Records UK in 1987 to promote the Who's That Girl Tour and was only available to UK record stores and the music industry. on your 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 team who always scores gold. She excels at what's important to you ... and you hope she'll pass the torch. So tune in to how she crops an image or sticks a dismount. Let her pave the way for you to join her on the pedestal! She's the best! When I had to go to the hospital for appendicitis Appendicitis Definition Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, which is the worm-shaped pouch attached to the cecum, the beginning of the large intestine. The appendix has no known function in the body, but it can become diseased. , Zoe came and decorated my room with all these posters with things like, "I miss you!" and "Hope you come home soon." She also gave me a "get better" bracelet that I wore until I was completely healed. She is the best friend a person could have. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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