During my sophomore year, I made the decision to become part of one of the best clubs at school. It's often criticized by those in the sports clubs, but it's okay. We don't take it personally. We know that they just don't understand. I mean, not everyone has the amazing opportunity to be a part of the Drama Club.

1. You can be as weird as you want and not worry about being judged.

Everyone in the drama club is just as weird as you. If not, they're weirder!

2. The members of the club are your second family.

They're there for you in times that your actual family might not be, and they know how to comfort you.

3. They support all of your other passions besides the school shows.

Do you like taking photos? The director will let you take the headshots! Are you in another play outside of school? The director will post on the drama club's social media accounts and promo for your show! Everyone in the club tries there best to support you and everything you do.

4. You guys bond over favorite musicals and soundtracks.

You randomly start singing songs from your favorite musicals. You can be in the middle of a conversation and randomly burst out into singing "Sincerely, Me" from "Dear Evan Hansen".

5. You reference past shows you've done.

Even two years later, you find yourself quoting a show you did.

6. You love the pre-show circle.

This includes many rituals to pump the cast up for each show, like prayers, hand squeezes, heartfelt speeches, singing, chants, and crying...lots and lots of crying.

7. And you get hype about the Broadway trip every year.

The bus ride to and from NYC is filled with singing songs from your favorite musicals, laughing at dumb jokes, getting closer to your fellow cast members, and once in a lifetime opportunities to see Broadway shows.

8. The director is one of your BFFs.

The director is basically the only teacher you actually like in your school. You can talk to him/her like he/she is one of your friends.

9. You're gassed all day the day after the show is over.

Literally, the best part of being a part of the play is everyone telling you how great the show was and how great you did, even if you were just ensemble.

10. It truly feels like something special.

Joining the Drama club was definitely the best decision I've made in high school. I made some lifelong friends. They're the sweetest, most down-to-earth people I know. They're always there for me and they're the only ones who understand my crazy self.

I will forever be grateful for this experience and I will carry everything I've learned from it wherever I go.