Ah, Glen Ridge. As my lifetime of education in the Glen Ridge School District comes to a gradual close, I have noticed that my experience is pretty similar to that of my peers. Here is a list of 21 things that EVERYONE who goes to Glen Ridge High School can relate to.

1. You look at the inside cover to see who had that book before you, and you probably know them
2. You went to a Drama show for extra credit
3. You know what it is like to have school when everyone else has a snow day
4. You were scared of Ms. Lynch and Ms. Serghides but now they’re your favorites.
5. You have tried to take the elevator without being caught
6. You just assume the nurse won't be there at this point
7. Finding out that GRHS also stood for Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, Slytherin blew your mind
8. You know that yearbook is forever
9. You love AP murals
10. You have opted out of PARCC
11. You miss spring day
12. You have been kicked out of the library for eating
13. You know everyone and their siblings
14. You remember thinking your peer leader was the coolest person you even met
15. You park 100 light years away
16. You are used to the daily hikes up the ramp
17. You drink bean town coffee even though you hate it
18. You secretly love “make it a great day or not, the choice is yours”
19. You thought the plastic street art people were real on multiple occasions
20. You’re a little bummed that you won’t wear a cap or gown.
21. You know you’re going to miss it