In this episode, we sit down with the dynamic duo of senior class leadership: Caroline Krebs, the Senior Class President, and Jai Foster, the Vice President. They take us on a journey through the exciting world of senior year, homecoming festivities, and the promise of a bright future.
Caroline and Jai dive into the hot topics that are shaping their final year in high school. From the importance of good manners to the sometimes controversial dress code, they share their perspectives on maintaining a respectful and inclusive senior class environment.
But it's not all serious business! Join us as we explore the lighter side of senior year, including the one and only Taylor Swift and the memorable moments that make this year so special.
Whether you're a fellow senior, a parent, or just curious about today's youth's lives and thoughts, this episode will surely provide insight, laughter, and a glimpse into the exciting future that awaits Caroline, Jai, and their classmates. Tune in for a fun and thought-provoking conversation with these two outstanding student leaders!
In this episode, we sit down with the dynamic duo of senior class leadership: Caroline Krebs, the Senior Class President, and Jai Foster, the Vice President. They take us on a journey through the exciting world of senior year, homecoming festivities, and the promise of a bright future.
Caroline and Jai dive into the hot topics that are shaping their final year in high school. From the importance of good manners to the sometimes controversial dress code, they share their perspectives on maintaining a respectful and inclusive senior class environment.
But it's not all serious business! Join us as we explore the lighter side of senior year, including the one and only Taylor Swift and the memorable moments that make this year so special.
Whether you're a fellow senior, a parent, or just curious about today's youth's lives and thoughts, this episode will surely provide insight, laughter, and a glimpse into the exciting future that awaits Caroline, Jai, and their classmates. Tune in for a fun and thought-provoking conversation with these two outstanding student leaders!
Speaker 1 Halloween is it is Halloween when people. Speaker 2 Go all out and dress up, Right. It's homecoming week until we get dressed for how to dress up to dress up for Halloween. Okay. Speaker 1 So it's homecoming. Unknown That different people salad dressing. Speaker 4 So seniors wear a Caesar dressing. So you had togas. Speaker 2 And this is my kind of. Speaker 5 Like kind of toga. Speaker 2 But I think. Speaker 6 I'll just go out and dress up for the podcast. While coincidence. Speaker 4 That is in juniors were a thousand island. Speaker 2 Hawaiian. Speaker 4 Sophomores are barbecue a barbecue dad kind of moment and then freshman wear ranch. Speaker 5 So western. Speaker 2 Rodeo yeah you boomers who. Speaker 1 Comes up with those that's like student. Speaker 4 Council. Speaker 1 Yeah that's really cute yeah I loved all of those are now are your own just being an officer you are automatically in student council. Speaker 2 It's a separate thing. Totally. Speaker 1 Yeah. Okay. There are two separate things now. Are you all in student council? Speaker 2 No. No. Okay. Speaker 1 Are you all going to be in the parade? Speaker 5 Yes. Yes. Speaker 1 Oh, good. Different floats. Same floats. Speaker 4 Yeah. I'll be on the senior firetruck if that happens. We need people to be on it. Speaker 2 Okay. Speaker 5 And then I'll be on the homecoming court. Speaker 2 So we're going to be more excited. Speaker 1 Okay, Let's go ahead and do our intro. Welcome to season three Episode three of Feisty is the podcast. We're where Kelsey goes. That's me and Dana Owen That's me. Have the pleasure of interviewing interesting people and discussing anything and everything. Friends. What I see today we have two senior class officers. President Caroline Krebs Did I say that last name right? Speaker 1 Yes. Okay, good. And Jay Foster. Speaker 2 Hello. Awesome. Speaker 1 Welcome, ladies. So glad you're. Speaker 2 Here. Nice. Thank you for showing us in this fight this year. Speaker 1 Specifically, we're we're really having students onto our podcast. And so I thought, who better to have than president and vice president of the senior class. So I really have a lot we have some fun stuff to talk about today. Let's just jump right in. And I'm going to have you introduce yourself in a second. But thinking about class officers, tell me what all goes into the running of class officers. Speaker 4 So to run for a class officer, you have to decide at the end of the end of the year to run for the next year's office. Okay. Speaker 1 So like in April. May. Speaker 4 Yeah, April, May around then. Speaker 1 Okay, then. Speaker 4 If you're opposed, you have to film a speech and put that on mics and then your class will vote for you and we get results. And it's very democratic in that way. Speaker 1 Wow. So you do a speech so not in front of the student body or anything, like even though it is in front of the student body, I guess you're writing a speech and then they're recording you and you put it out there? Yes. Did you run unopposed? Speaker 4 I ran unopposed for all four years. Speaker 2 Okay. As well as well you as well. Speaker 1 Okay. I, like, deserve some kind of life. Unknown Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you very. Speaker 1 So any funny stories in your four years of being president and vice president of like any funny things that happened or do people campaign in kind of creative ways or It's just pretty straightforward? Speaker 4 The campaigning is pretty straightforward. But I did have a funny moment at the end of my freshman year when they re-announced the officers first sophomore year for us, and I was on track and my track coach heard that it's Coach Bush and he called me class mayor for the rest of the time he ever saw me ever again. Speaker 2 Class. Speaker 4 Now I am not class mayor. Speaker 1 So tell me what goes along with being an officer. Like, I know you're responsible for raising money for prom. Yeah. Is that then? Is that the focus? Speaker 5 That is the primary focus, I believe, because that's where most of the money goes to. But there's like little things, like class shirts is always like a fun thing that we get to do and then like having, like fundraisers to, like, get to the big total of the prom costs as well. Speaker 1 Okay. Yeah. Speaker 4 And there's like little side quests along the way. Like we had to plan powder puff our sophomore year. Okay. And then we had pre-game dinners, freshman and junior year. We are planning this year we plan senior Sunrise Senior field Day, Senior field day, and then we'll have to get together a class gift as well at the end of the year. Speaker 2 Oh, good. Speaker 1 So you're really involved. I mean, and who are your who are the teachers that are sponsor, co-sponsor? Speaker 4 We have Ms.. Smith and Ms.. Blevins. They're awesome. Speaker 2 Okay. Speaker 1 Well, good. That's really that's very interesting. Speaker 6 Now, do y'all y'all give speeches at graduation? Yes, I believe so. Yes. I've already started thinking through that. Speaker 5 I think ours is like less of a speech. It's more like we get up there, like, this is our class flower class song. Like they like a sentence and. Speaker 2 They tell you that. Speaker 1 And then they're the group that has to choose where that donation is going. Like they go by bitch. Speaker 5 Like a class gift. A class. Speaker 1 Gift. Speaker 2 Okay, It goes back. Speaker 1 To the to the. Speaker 6 School and you're always present, right? Your sponsors with, like, flowers last year. Okay. Okay. Yeah. Speaker 1 See, we're always there at the beginning of graduation. Will be there to take your pictures. And. And then as soon as you'll start walking across the stage, we. Speaker 6 We pretend to take pictures. Speaker 2 As we're walking. And we let the professors know first. Yes, that's right. Speaker 1 Yeah, we know our place. Speaker 2 Yeah, Yeah. It's a crowd, right? Speaker 1 And it's a good thing there are professional photographers there as you're crossing the stage and you come and you stop and you, you know, But because that's. Speaker 6 Certainly not us. Speaker 2 That is certainly not us. So now I just have to ask it. Speaker 1 Are either one of you interested in politics at all, or do you see yourself running for office, sir, whenever you go off to college? Or is this just a high school? Speaker 4 I'm planning to go into law after high school. Speaker 2 Okay. Speaker 4 So I don't know if that's going to dabble into politics and government and all of that, but I am interested in the whole, like, legal aspect. Okay. So we'll see how that goes. Speaker 1 Well, Caroline, let's stick with you for a second. So tell us a little bit about yourself. You're a senior. You would like to go into law. Yes. What else do you want our listeners to know about you? Speaker 4 For my four years in high school, I was in theater all four years. I'm a member of one act play for Yale, and I'm this year the theater treasurer for the troupe. And I've been in choir for three years and I was on track freshman year trying to think of what else I've done. Wow, poetry, interpretation. And this year I'm the team captain for that, which is super fun. Speaker 1 And yes, you will academics, right? Speaker 4 This year we are going to be okay. Yeah, I have a ton of AP classes, so I do the academics and the arts and all of that fun stuff. Speaker 1 Wonderful. Speaker 2 Yeah. Speaker 1 Remind me the musical this year. We don't know. Speaker 5 It's a mystery. Speaker 4 It's a mystery. Speaker 1 It's a mystery. Speaker 4 Yeah. We'll find out in around October. Speaker 2 Yeah. Speaker 4 You do remember? Speaker 5 Yeah. I believe, like, usually they had it. Like they would announce it the year before, and then, like, you would have, like, the summer to like, okay, what is this musical about? But the past couple of years they've just kept it like on the DL, like no one really knows about it. And like, everyone's like, okay, so what is it? Speaker 5 And then like. Speaker 2 Just wait. Speaker 1 Okay, so can I tell both of your they've gone back and forth on this because when I first started, that's what they used to do. They would hold what the musical was and not even tell the people that worked there like no one knew until and then they sort of announcing it the year before. Yeah. Which I thought was really strange. Speaker 1 I was like, Why are they announcing it so early on? Because I like the unveiling, you know, now they've gone back to. Speaker 2 Yep. Oh, okay. Speaker 4 I honestly think it's better to do it like right before the auditions instead of having it the year prior. Because you get the whole summer to kind of recast it in your mind. And then you set up those expectations for yourself and it, it just leads down that. Speaker 5 Road so that we pre-cast too. So they like to eliminate that. Speaker 4 And then you get extra time to prepare than other people who might not like, you know, if they want to do me school or not. So it's just kind of levels the playing field. Speaker 2 Yeah, I. Speaker 1 Agree. I could see that. Okay, Cool. J Tell us a little bit about you. Speaker 5 Well, I am a Wrangler. I'm the Wrangler president, so I really enjoy that. I'm also in choir and the vice president, I'm in polls this year. I really enjoy this victory as my teacher. Paul's is just like a really good program. Speaker 2 Amazing. Yeah. And we were. Speaker 5 In the screenwriting group somewhere else, like, that's super exciting. There's like a lot of things to look for it along the way. I'm a four year musical kid as well. I love, like, all the fine arts, like every department within it. Yeah, I just feel like I dabble in the a lot of the fine arts. Really. Speaker 1 Okay, so you're president of your class, Vice president? Speaker 5 The class. Speaker 1 I'm sorry. Vice president of class. President of Wrangler at Wrangler. It's okay. Wow. And then was there another office in there? Speaker 5 Vice President of choir. Speaker 1 And of choir. Wow. What? So what gives you all the courage kind of to just say, well, you have to go back to your freshman year? What gives you the courage to say I'm going to run for office? Speaker 4 I mean, I've kind of always been like this. Even in junior high, I was running for like student. I was student council vice president in seventh grade. And it's just kind of always been like something a part of me where I'm like, you know what? I want to make a difference and I want to be a part of this and kind of be able to have a say in how things go and like, not like a controlling way, but just like wanting to like they can influence and make a good contribution to the stuff that I'm a part of because I care about the organizations. Speaker 4 I mean, I want to be able to really make a difference in there. Speaker 5 I agree. Well, in eighth grade, I primarily became an officer because I wanted to design the class shirts because I was like, I don't want a bad cluster when I go into high school like that. That was my primary focus. But like I agree with Caroline, like I find myself, like not just wanting to be a member, but like seeing like how I can, like, truly involve myself in the programs that I am that I do participate in. Speaker 5 And so it's like, if that's being an officer, then I'm I want to be at like 100%. I want to just contribute what I can bring to the program to make it a better program. Speaker 1 Do you see yourself going off to college and staying? Obviously, I think we all know the answer to that. But do you see yourself staying just as involved? Because one thing that I love that you're saying that you have learned naturally by doing is I believe the more involved you are, the more enjoyable the experience for sure. And so you're just kind of creating this world of it's really as exciting as you want it to be. Speaker 2 Yeah. Speaker 5 I feel like you can just like you have a better perspective for the whole program as an officer rather than just a member, because like, there's so much an officer position can offer in that way. Like you can have an experience as the whole thing and not just partially divested. Speaker 4 It's also being able to give back to like the program that's you you've been in all years. So for theater especially, I mean, I was in as underclassmen and the officers were giving opportunities to me with like with parties and like get together is all of that good stuff And now I'm that upperclassmen that senior and I want to be able to give back to the underclassmen coming in so they can have the same amazing experience and impression that I did that gave me that love for the organization. Speaker 1 Is there any advice you would give? There's a kid out there, let's say they're going to be a freshman next year and they are or can decide if they should run for office, If they shouldn't run for office, if, you know, they should be involved with different activities. What advice would each of you give to that student? Speaker 5 Just do it just like you don't like, as long as you put yourself out there like the votes are going to determine. And, you know, like I feel like as long as you try and just attempt it, the world will navigate you in the direction you're supposed to go. But if you already limit yourself from, like not seizing that opportunity, that's already a limit to like an experience you could have had. Speaker 5 So just go for it. Speaker 4 Yeah. I mean, you miss all the shots you don't take, so you just got to really dive in there. If it's something that you are even thinking about doing, just run for it. Because then if you don't get it, fine. If you decide to go again, try again the next year and if you do get it, then it's an amazing opportunity to really open yourself up to lots of good leadership experience and just life skills that like you'll be able to gain throughout the way. Speaker 4 And it's a really, really good experience. Speaker 1 I don't even know you tune. I'm so proud of. Speaker 2 You to experience. It's so impressive. I love. Speaker 1 You all. Just go get them. Spirit. You know, not everybody has that, so that's awesome that you do. Okay, before I get teared up, let's move on to another topic. That's an exciting topic this week. Homecoming. Speaker 2 Too. Speaker 1 Okay, so give us the scoop. What do we need to know? You're on the homecoming course now. Okay, so let's go back now. When were you told you were on the homecoming court? Speaker 5 A couple weeks. Speaker 2 Ago. Okay. Yeah. Speaker 1 How did that go down? Speaker 5 Well, we vote. It was like all the seniors get. They're all sort of like all the senior girls. Like, through, like, the email, like a mass email that sent. So you have all the lists of all the senior girls and you just pick three of them usually how like, class favorites go in. So you pick three people that you want to nominate and then like a couple of days later they have like the top two nominations. Speaker 5 And so I was in the middle of choir. When Miss the Hoyas comes in, she's like, I need J. Foster to come with me. That's all she says. I was like, okay, you know? And so then I out a class and then I see my best friend, Lindsey Friar, and like, now we're like both, like super giddy or super excited. Speaker 5 Like, what could this be like? Just a lot of good vibes happening. And then we pick up Cameron Phillips, which is the other candidate, and then Mizuho Cells is like, Y'all, are you all through? You're going to be the homecoming queen nominees this year. And it was like a very exciting and surprise experience that I got to have. Speaker 5 That's awesome. Both of my friends, they're both like, really close to me. Speaker 1 Oh, that's awesome. So there are three homecoming queens on the court. Yes. Well, I guess you would say three. Speaker 6 Candidates. Speaker 1 In this. And then there are three, sweetheart, right? Speaker 2 Yes. Speaker 1 And then how are the sweethearts chosen by the football team? Yes. Yes. Okay. And then so the six of you. Speaker 2 Have. Speaker 1 Escorts? Yeah. Do they have to be football players? Speaker 5 Okay, there's like a whole roster. And then we got to pick our escort, our driver, and then, like, a gameday escort specifically for, like, the actual game. Speaker 1 Okay. And so that's tomorrow night? Speaker 5 Yes, The parade's tomorrow. Speaker 1 So. Right. And homecoming and then there's a big pep rally afterwards. Speaker 2 Yes. Speaker 1 Right, Right. And then you find out the night of homecoming. Speaker 2 On the field. Speaker 1 On the field? Speaker 2 Yeah. Speaker 1 In front of thousands of people. Speaker 6 Do you already have your whole look planned? Speaker 2 Yes, I do, actually. Speaker 6 Can you give us a teaser of what Connie maybe. Speaker 5 Love to. I would love to. For the parade tomorrow I'll be wearing lavender. It's like this little alternate, but it's kind of like asymmetrical and then, like, wraps around. It has a little scarf, kind of fun. And then for the game, I'm going to pick up my dress. The day I was at the alterations. But it's gold and silver, super sparkly, similar to Audrey Stone for letting me borrow it, but it's super pretty awesome. Speaker 1 Can't wait to see that. Speaker 2 Extra with. Speaker 6 The Friday night light. Speaker 1 Oh, that's so fun. Yeah. And then they have I think they still have, like, these. Speaker 2 Really old wooden chairs. We all decided at the game. Speaker 5 I've seen them like the years past and stuff and they're still in strong. I know there are. Speaker 2 A lot of. Speaker 1 Tradition going. Speaker 2 With the hand in those chairs to keep anything going. Speaker 1 And I don't think it's supposed to rain. Speaker 2 Yeah. Speaker 1 Homecoming night. Now, I don't know about tomorrow night. Speaker 2 It's kind of iffy. Yeah. Speaker 5 But this locker said it's never rained, so. Speaker 2 Okay, dinner in our time. So that scares me. Big mistake. Saying that just hanging on for Particleboard or whatever this is. I don't know. It's the real world. Probably not. Oh. Speaker 1 Okay. So Joanna, who were playing for the football game? Does it matter? Does anybody care? It's right now it's all about the homecoming. Speaker 2 Court, right? I want to. Speaker 5 I don't know. I want to say for sure. Speaker 1 I think you're right. Speaker 2 It's disgraceful. Yeah. Speaker 1 Well, let's talk months. Yeah, 20, 23 months. Like, are they massive? Are they not so massive. Speaker 4 I actually have no idea. I haven't seen any moms yet. I'm I don't know if I'm, I don't think I'm getting on my list specifically. Speaker 5 I think this is a really good topic actually. Are school like it did moms is not really like it's. Speaker 1 Not thing. Speaker 5 It's not really a thing like it's not very popular but I see like. Speaker 1 Honestly, I think moms are so weird. Speaker 6 Somebody was just asking me. So I was I took one of my nieces to her little cheer game over the weekend and there's a mom I started talking to who's from, where was it? Maybe Illinois or somewhere? Arizona, maybe. Anyway. And she's like, okay, I have to ask, is it just a Texas thing or is it a Southern thing? Speaker 6 The whole concept of a mom? I don't think I really don't know. Speaker 2 But I know I don't know. Big Texas. Speaker 1 It is big, but I would guess a Texas thing. Speaker 2 I don't I told her. Yeah, that's what I would assume too. Speaker 1 I would think Texas. Yeah. But these moms, they just and they are so expensive sometimes. Speaker 2 Yeah. Speaker 5 Yeah it's silly. Speaker 2 It's silly, but it was fun. I had to find out. Speaker 1 Where I was, and I know it is. It's cute. And you hang it on your wall and then you go off to college. You're like, What am I going. Speaker 2 To do with this march? Speaker 6 Several pounds of ribbon. Just. Speaker 2 Yes, I know. Speaker 1 Just hanging there. But okay, so moms, we'll find out, I guess, if people are still going to read them. So excited to hear there's now a homecoming dance. It's been year. I don't know if you heard this, but we were told the other day hundreds of tickets have been sold. Yes. Speaker 4 Yep. Speaker 1 That's so exciting. It is led by y'all. Speaker 5 This actually. Yeah, it's with us. And Cameron Phillips, which is the president of the student council. Speaker 4 So she's really and Cameron was like the big, like, kind of mastermind. Speaker 2 Behind all this. Speaker 4 But it's student council officers and all of the class officers from all of the classes. Speaker 1 Brilliant. Speaker 4 So everyone's contributing. We're involving so many organizations at school, like culinary is making us desserts. Smart Chef Art Club helping us make, like, decorations, decorations. I guess we have a design for all designed to make arrangements recycling club to help us clean up. Like, it's awesome. It's really schoolwide, and it's just involving everybody. Speaker 1 That's how you get kids there, right? Speaker 2 Yeah. Yeah, I'm involved. Speaker 1 Y'all will leave and say, Why don't we do this more often? Yeah, truly, you will leave and say, that was an absolute blast. Dances are great. Just get onto the dance floor and y'all know it's from last year. Yes, this is just like that. You just get everybody out on the dance floor, jumping up and down and I love it. Speaker 4 I'm excited about is that this dance opens it up to underclassmen as well because prom is just for like the juniors and seniors. And so now we have a dance for everybody to go to because everyone deserves to get all dressed up and go have a good time. Speaker 2 Yeah, I love it. Yeah. Speaker 1 Oh, it's so good. I was so happy whenever I heard y'all are bringing the dance back. I think that's great. Okay, just so everyone knows, the parade is tomorrow evening, starting in about six 2638, and then they go straight into. Speaker 2 The set, the. Speaker 5 Parking lot of Chase Bank in. Speaker 1 L.A., Shakespeare in Town Bank by Brasserie or 1886, whatever, you know, local restaurant. Yeah, over there. If any of you are listening and you're like, Hey, I want to go. Okay, That's where you go for the the pep rally afterwards. And I just want to say, anyone listening and you don't have a date, you don't think you should go to the dance or to homecoming or something like that? Speaker 1 Don't be silly. Speaker 2 Go, go, go. Speaker 1 You need a date. No one knows if you have a date or not. If you just. Speaker 2 Go. Yep. Yep. Exactly. Speaker 6 You'll probably have more fun with just your friends anyway. Speaker 2 To get through the kids to. Speaker 1 Go out to eat before homecoming. Speaker 2 That's what we. Speaker 5 Do for prom. So I feel like it might carry over for homecoming. But like, since we're reviving it, we don't really know what the traditional stances. Speaker 1 Yeah, that's true. Okay. Good to know. So here's the part that I want to get to. Speaker 2 Let's talk. Speaker 1 About some things we can disagree. Speaker 2 On. Okay. She might. We all agree. Speaker 1 That I don't know how well that's going to go, but I really want to hear senior in high school opinions on some of these things. So let's just talk them through. Really not to argue or debate. Just would love to hear your thoughts about it. Okay. Don't let her. Speaker 2 Bully the dress code. Okay. Okay. Speaker 1 First question. Should there be a dress code for high school kids? Speaker 4 I think to an extent, yes. Speaker 1 I to an extent. Speaker 5 Yes, I agree. Speaker 1 And yes. Okay. What crop tops are those acceptable? Not acceptable. Speaker 5 Not acceptable. I feel like it's like not necessary to show your belly. I mean, like, that's my personal preference, but like, so no, no crop tops. Speaker 4 I'm more distracted by a belly than a shoulder. So I would say you go to homes now. Speaker 1 It used to be that you had to you couldn't go sleeveless. Can girls go sleeveless now or. Speaker 4 Yes, not spaghetti straps. From what I understand, the updated dress code is that you can't have spaghetti straps. But you can't have sleeveless like kind of like three finger width on your on your shoulder. Speaker 2 Yeah. Yeah. Three finger with. Okay, that's I still have that. Speaker 1 You have to put your hands down by your side on your legs and your shorts have to come to the bottom of your fingertips. Speaker 2 Yeah. Well I feel like we've moved. Speaker 5 More onto the three BS is what I've heard. Speaker 2 Oh, what. Speaker 1 Are the three. Speaker 2 BS? Speaker 5 No buts, no bellies and no bibs. Specifically for girls at least. So I'm sure that's the main thing. So as long as like, those three things are covered, then like you should be good and like the shoulders of course, like the three finger with. Speaker 1 Well, let me just say for the group, I don't want to see the three BS on boys either. Speaker 2 Yes. Yes. We all agree on. Oh, definitely. Speaker 1 Okay. So what else? Thinking dress code. So what about guys shaving? Do you think that's important? Do you think you think that's more of an adult issue than a kids issue? Like, does it matter? Speaker 4 Yeah, I think as long as it's like tame and it looks kind of clean and it's not like, Oh, you just came out of the woods. Like, I feel like that is okay to have at school, but not like. Speaker 2 So it's not that. Speaker 1 Facial hair is bad. It's just when you let yourself go completely that it gets to be like. Speaker 2 Yeah, exactly. It's like if you. Speaker 4 Come to school, you don't brush your hair or like if. Speaker 5 You want to be presentable, it's a public place. Like present yourself how you want to be perceived. Speaker 2 Yeah. Speaker 6 You may not be arguing as much as you. Speaker 1 What about attendance? What do you do? You think you two are very responsible students. And I know we have to think about the whole. Speaker 2 But. Speaker 1 Do you think you should be able to come and go to your classes as needed, or that you should be there every day, every period? Speaker 4 I think it's really important to be there every day, every period, because just because the makeup work is so annoying. Speaker 2 I mean. Speaker 4 I'll wake up days and be like, Oh, I'm a little sick, but I don't want makeup work. So I go to school. I think there are days where I know that I've woken up and I'm just like, I just can't do this today. I was like at a show or something until like 11 p.m.. I got back and did 3 hours of homework. Speaker 4 I'm just I'm wiped and I might I might not go to school until after lunch or something like that, just to like, take a breather, reset myself, make sure that I'm coming to school in a mental state where I am able to learn. Speaker 5 Yeah, I feel like students should be able to take like some mental health days. Of course, like, don't take the whole week out because like, you're going to get behind in your work, but like, prioritize like your mental health and like what you're putting on your plate. But like, I enjoy learning. So, like, I don't personally want to miss out on anything, but like, I also, like, prioritize, like making sure, like not burning the candle on both ends, Like I'm still like, healthy, both mentally, physically and academically. Speaker 1 And I don't know about you all, but I think I'm sure you would probably agree to this, but a lot of times when you miss so much, it distresses even greater. So just going and doing what you need to do, you know, it's being able to reason that through though that unfortunately I think those kids that miss a lot of school, they don't realize the stress they're actually putting on themselves. Speaker 4 Yeah, And more teachers are actually more flexible than many might think. Like if you tell your teacher like, hey, I'm really not feeling well, Like, is it okay if I go to the nurse, if I go home and I like, can I make up this quiz or like anything in the morning or after school, Most teachers will be super flexible with that because they understand what it's like. Speaker 4 Because, like for AP teachers especially, I have a lot of AP teachers and the time I'm at a high school and they're all like very flexible and they understand the workload and how hard it is, especially with extracurriculars and jobs and all of that. Speaker 5 I think it's important, just like not to take advantage of it, but like to like, realize your teachers do have an understanding, but like if you keep doing it over and over again, then like it loses its factor. Speaker 2 Like it's Yeah, yeah. Speaker 1 Well, yeah. And I think something that goes into that too though, ladies, is that you've kind of proven yourself and you have a reputation of being reliable and, you know, dependable and because of that, they honor that. When you do ask, which is on rare occasions, you need a little bit of flexibility. People in general are more than happy to say, absolutely, because I know your work, I know how dependable you are and you'll take care of your business, right? Speaker 1 Yeah. So what do you think every boy should know when it comes to going on a date? Speaker 2 No. Boom. Speaker 4 You know, save yourself embarrassment, know how to calculate the tip in your head if you're going to a restaurant. And like, if you pulled a calculator, I'm going to leave because you are. Speaker 1 You re you will not be a part of any boy that cannot figure out what is what is a good tip to you? What percentage is a good tip to you? Speaker 4 I always do 20. So move the decimal over. Multiply by two. Speaker 1 Girl, you're yours. Parents raise your. Speaker 2 Well, I don't even know. Speaker 1 If most high school kids know what a tip. Speaker 2 Is. And you just go straight. Speaker 1 For the 20%. So you said move the decimal over. Maybe the same thing. But what I always say is you take like, let's say it's a it's a $10 meal. We'll say $20, Right. 10% is $2 double. That's $4. So like if it's a $20, $30 meal, that's three is 10%, six is 20%, that's four. Does that make sense? Speaker 1 What I'm. Speaker 2 Saying? Yeah. Speaker 1 Okay. I agree with you. So yours is tipping embarrassing? Speaker 2 Yes. Speaker 1 What if he looked at you and said, hey, what's 20% of $18? Would you be able to? And he just. Speaker 4 Boosted my ego and know it. Now I'm happy. Speaker 1 To be okay with that. You wouldn't say I mean, cell phone. Speaker 4 I mean, if it was one of the things where if he was like, man, my brain's just not working today can you calculate this for me? I'd be like, Totally. But if it's like, I don't know how to do math at all and I don't know, you're like. Speaker 5 Onto the next. Speaker 4 I'm like, okay, unchecked. Speaker 1 Okay, That's good to know. What about you? J. Speaker 5 Behar So I feel like sometimes guys can like, put on like an act. The, like I personally only want what's real, you know, and genuine so like, don't try to, like act better than you are like be yourself like. Speaker 2 B. Speaker 5 I don't know like speaker truth I feel like is very important to me. Speaker 1 And what's crazy about that is, you know, you can pull off this fake act for tonight, but then if you really how are you going to keep that going? She might as well just be who you are. Yeah. And this is another thing, guys. Girls don't mind you being a little vulnerable. Yeah, like, we don't mind you saying things like, I was really scared when I had to do. Speaker 2 Blah. Speaker 1 Blah, blah. That scared me to death whenever that happened. Not You don't always have to be so tough. Speaker 2 Yeah, Yeah. Speaker 1 Yes, right. Speaker 2 I agree. Yeah. Yes, for sure. It makes you. I'm really contributing. Speaker 6 That I'm sharing one brain cell with my. Speaker 2 Husband as we. Excuse me. Oh, and. Speaker 4 One more big thing is what's another respect for. So what does it. Speaker 1 Look like to you being. Speaker 4 Respectful to like first impressions are everything. Yes. So especially if you're like, if you're coming to pick me up, come to the door. Don't text me that you're here. I'm in the door. Ring the doorbell, say hi to my mom. That kind of thing. And it's just like, be respectful. If this is like if this is you're trying to, like, make a good impression on me, then you need to be respectful to me and my family and my property. Speaker 4 That kind of stuff. Speaker 5 I agree 100%. Speaker 1 So guys, being respectful is important and manners are important. Speaker 5 Yes, those are attractive and or attractive. Speaker 4 Absolutely. Speaker 6 If they don't say thank you. That was my immediate no. If they don't say thank you to the waitstaff immediate now. Speaker 1 Like how they treat the waitstaff is. Speaker 6 Vital eye contact. Like I cannot stand when people are like even say like Chipotle where you're pointing the things you want out, like when someone's on their phone the whole time and not even looking up at like Don could not be. Speaker 5 Yeah, the women suffer people too, you know? So like. Speaker 2 Yes, absolutely. Speaker 5 Treat them less than. Speaker 6 Nice things like there. So yes. Speaker 4 Absolutely. I worked in food service and I've seen people coming on dates to to Tropical Smoothie Cafe and it's like very obvious when something's off because someone's like in the clouds or like not paying attention or anything like that. And you can tell the other person always notices. She might not say it, but she notices. Speaker 1 She noticed it. Let's go look. So let's take that scenario. Going to get a smoothie. There's a very specific way in which that order should occur, right? Speaker 2 I don't. Speaker 1 Know. Are y'all on the same lines with me? So the guy walks in, he just opens the door and walks in. And the girl, I guess, walks in behind. Speaker 2 She got okay, back out. She doesn't know. She doesn't go in. Speaker 1 But then he walks up and what? What should the guy do it? Speaker 4 Should she be like, Hi, how are you today? No, respond. Like I'm good. How are you? And then let the girl order first if she's ready. Speaker 1 Where I was going. Yes, yes. The girl. Speaker 2 Should. Speaker 1 Order first. Speaker 2 Yes. Speaker 1 What would you even do if you all know what you want? And she does it. You're still waiting. You're looking at her. Oh, I'll wait to order until you decide what you want. Right. That's important. Speaker 6 What if he tries to order for you? Speaker 2 No, no. Bye bye. You don't have so take a salad. I know. I got some. Got. Yeah, Yeah. Not good. Not good. Okay. Speaker 1 So is that it? With what? Every boy should know your dates for the homecoming dance? Speaker 4 Nope. I'm going with a friend. Nope. Speaker 2 At a girl. Speaker 1 Guys. Hey, listen, I love. I have boys at home, so I don't have daughters. Speaker 2 And if I did, you do would be wonderful. But I know that, boys. Speaker 1 But listen, girls, you're also responsible for holding your boyfriend's feet to the fire. You're responsible. Guys, I'm going to say this. You are the most responsible. This is on you 100%. But ladies, you also have expectations. And it's important that he understands what your expectations are. Speaker 6 Yeah, right. Speaker 1 Because boys want to rise to your expectations. If they're trying to impress. Speaker 6 You, you have to lay it out black and white, but. Speaker 2 You have to be respectful and very clear communication is key. Yes, it goes both ways. Speaker 6 I asked my husband to boil some macaroni the other week. You know this. He calls and asks if the water needs to be bubbling. Speaker 2 Oh, no. Oh, yes, yes. We need to go slow. I was like, How did you make it this far? Look, we're. Speaker 4 Actually also, especially with those boundaries and that communication, it goes both ways. Like if the guy has boundaries or like, yes, like anything that he wants and the relationship that should also be communicated. And girls need to respect that because it's not just a. Speaker 2 One way. Speaker 4 Issue like boys are all the problem. It's like it can totally be both ways. Speaker 1 Great point going into any relationship, which is why you date, by the way, right? Yeah. You date to see if you're compatible. Do you have expectations does he to the expectations do your expectations match. Speaker 2 Yeah yes all. Speaker 1 Very important. Speaker 2 Very. Speaker 1 To talk through think about now I will say it is true the old saying opposites attract so you're going to not be the same. Speaker 6 It's just at your core, you should have the same at least. Values. Speaker 1 Yeah. It's important to talk about. Speaker 6 That's huge. Speaker 1 Yes, I could talk about this one all day. I might even call you back. I just have a boys in here and girls here. Speaker 2 In the bay. We just. We just. The sexes. Yeah, we usually do it like we're never coming back. Yeah. Yeah, they can usually. Speaker 1 Okay, so that's a ways off, right? Yeah. I'm a new started thinking about prom. Speaker 4 That's actually not our responsibility this year to plan the juniors plan from every year. So it's the class. Speaker 2 Size below limits. Speaker 5 Senior year we're pretty. Speaker 2 Relaxed, pretty chill. Speaker 1 Yeah, because you kind of know what it's all about. Yeah, Especially as officers you've already planned. Speaker 2 Exactly. Speaker 1 Okay, The other. Speaker 5 We just pass on our wisdom. Oh, yes, I like that. Speaker 6 Well, now, what about, like, the fundraisers? You also have a lot of involvement with that. Speaker 5 Yeah, I feel like we still try to raise money, but, like, we had a lot of leftover money from, like, prom even, which was surprising. A lot. Speaker 4 Of profit. Speaker 5 Yeah. So, like, now I can just go into, like, senior filled day and, like, gifts and stuff, but prop fundraising is not a priority. I feel like senior year, but like, the years leading up for sure. Speaker 1 So much money you. Speaker 2 Have. Speaker 4 Oo in the bank, right? No, I have no idea. Speaker 5 But yeah. But we've also been contributing to the homecoming dance. Speaker 2 As part. Speaker 4 Of the senior fun for the homecoming. Speaker 2 Stuff and some money to spare. Yeah. So are you living. Speaker 1 In decorations and stuff like that for the homecoming dance, or is it more about you'll have just like Waters and Cokes and some food? Speaker 5 We've been doing a drink drive, actually, with like organizations on campus, like bringing in drinks. So, like, we are like, paying for, like, the deejay and we are paying culinary to, like, produce, like the food they're giving to us. Like, that's where, like, the money is. Speaker 2 Going to pay. Speaker 4 You move to pay for, like, the police officers to be there. We have to pay for janitor stuff afterwards. So there's a lot that goes into it. And it's good that we have the money and the to be able to do so because for the most part, we don't have a whole lot of sponsors for this. So it's entirely student run. Speaker 2 Yeah. Good. Speaker 1 That's great, though. Yeah, y'all should be very proud of, you know, y'all doing this dance, holding it, hosting it, and it will be very successful. There's no, no doubt in my mind. Okay. Taylor Swift and Kelsey. Travis, Kelsey. Speaker 4 Oh, I don't I don't know as much about this as my some of my friends who are were diehard swifties. Speaker 5 I feel like it's a fun relationship, like they feel like a pop like singer and they have like this awesome football player. I it's drawing a lot of attention like to the sports network for sure. I think it's really entertaining. Like I'm not personally a diehard Swifty, but I do enjoy football. Like I'm happy, honestly. Go them. Speaker 1 Are you a Swifty Swift? Speaker 6 I wouldn't say I am like, I mean, cause some of those people are, like, insane. Yeah. Speaker 2 I mean, I like overall. Speaker 6 I like most of her music, but I wouldn't say I'm like. Speaker 2 A swifty. Speaker 1 Did you go to her concert? Speaker 2 No. Speaker 4 Okay, then I was in your concert. Speaker 2 You did? You did. Speaker 4 I would, because it was my friend's birthday. My friend. The biggest Swifty. I know. Shout out to Ruby Brazier, but the concert was on her birthday. Oh, wow. So she was. Speaker 2 You were going to choice. Speaker 4 And so I learned all the songs went and it was it was a really good concert. I'm not I didn't come out of it being a swifty, but I'm a I'm a fan. Speaker 2 Yeah. Speaker 4 I actually appreciate. Yes, absolutely. Speaker 2 Oh, yeah. Speaker 1 I don't know her music. I mean, I know older music. I don't know any new songs. Speaker 6 She always asked me. She's like, Who's that? Speaker 2 Who's one female singer? Everyone. My really Google. Speaker 1 Now I'm a Travis Kelsey fan. Speaker 2 Yeah, I know. He's adorable. Adorable. He's a beauty. I know. Speaker 6 And I know he's like he's masculine. Like these other guys that she's dated have been a little more like pretty boys. Speaker 1 Some people see this? This whole thing's a setup. Speaker 2 Probably the whole that. Oh, like, this is. Speaker 1 This is nothing like the guy she's ever dated. Speaker 2 So I do. Speaker 5 Agree with that. Yeah, that's. That brings curiosity. I mean, like, why him do it? Speaker 4 Break it out of the mold. You're trying new things as well to do. See something. Speaker 5 Different. Like with the song she's producing. Like if it's all the same type of guy, she needs something different for her. Speaker 6 And if it's real, we're going to get a really good album. The Break is Over party. Speaker 1 I think that. Did you notice her outfit at this last football game? Speaker 6 Was it the long sleeve black shirt? And like a little red shorts? Speaker 1 Let's go back at maybe the. Speaker 2 Last show again. Speaker 1 She was wearing a white, super tight white shirt and short blue jean shorts interest. Speaker 6 So, no, I don't know. I don't know if I saw that lady's. Speaker 2 Here we go. First of all. Speaker 1 She's 33. She's not 20. Speaker 6 Three. I know. Speaker 1 She's 33. Enough with the short blue jean shorts and not. Speaker 2 Like, start like, grow up. Speaker 1 I think it's. Speaker 2 Sort of like she. Speaker 1 Needs to dress fancy. He dresses fancy. She needs to dress fancy. Speaker 2 See my opinion? I do not like. I will not like his style. I have seen. Oh, no. Speaker 1 I can understand that. It's it's little. Speaker 2 It's wild. Speaker 6 It's wild. My husband has the same shirt in five colors that they're all fishing shirts and wears the same shorts and all different colors. Speaker 2 So. And I like it like that. Yeah, absolutely. That's that's mine right there. You know, I do. Speaker 1 Love I do love. Speaker 2 That. Oh, I don't. I love his heart. Yeah. I just love it for him. Like he's totally different. His brother is just like the. Speaker 6 And I. Speaker 1 Like Sean. Speaker 2 Right? You like that? Yeah. It's like I'm real good loving man. Yes. Yes. Speaker 1 I don't know. I don't know what to say. I think, you know, I think they're both cute. Speaker 2 I hope I. Speaker 1 Want them to be happy or whatever, but yeah, it's a little much. They are. Speaker 6 So isn't. They're definitely listening to this right now. What would you like to say to them? Speaker 1 Taylor Enough with the blue jean shorts. Speaker 2 Travis Keep it up. Speaker 1 Okay, So, ladies, y'all might find this hard to believe. I'm sure you don't, but you've been since you've been in school now for 13 years. Speaker 2 Wow. Speaker 1 This will be your thought. Oh, my. Speaker 4 Gosh. Speaker 1 It's crazy right now. What do you see? One thing looking. Speaker 2 Back. Speaker 1 You're talking to educators, school admin. What's one thing that you think needs to change about school? Speaker 2 Um. Speaker 5 I feel like this week specifically, I feel like less towards, like, the admin, but the students, I feel like there could be more school spirit per se because like we had like these great themes and stuff, but like I can tell you like barely anyone participated in them and I feel like that's just like something that's like dialed down in the back because like, I had like four siblings ahead of me that went through like friends at high school and I got to see the things they got to do. Speaker 5 And I got really excited too. But by the time I came through, I was like, No one's really doing it. I'm like now, like, I'm the odd one out. If I participate, whether it be like the other way around. Yeah. Speaker 1 So like for these themed is great is the one you told us it is today. Speaker 2 No one's doing it. Yeah, but it's. Speaker 6 Too cool for school kind of thing. Speaker 5 That's why I feel like I like it's you. Only the opportunities there. And like, once again, you only go through high school. One's like, you're never going to do this again. So like mine as well, like, fully partake in it like. And it's an experience. So like, just like live it fully. Speaker 2 Oh yeah. Speaker 4 Do you want to know where I think it comes from? Like that lack of school spirit is like a lot of times, like, I know, like in the past when your siblings went to school, it was like lots of school spirit. Yeah, but in the past years, it's like there hasn't been that many theme days allowed like that. Speaker 4 This last year, our days got cut off a little bit. Speaker 2 Yeah, like. Speaker 4 I mean, there is an Adam Sandler day and I thought that was hilarious, but it was apparently like, not allowed like officially, but people did it anyways. And it's like, I feel like if the whole school kind of adopts that kind of like it's spirit week, we're going to all promote this, you know, participate. Speaker 5 Like our Spirit Week is cut to a Wednesday, Thursday and then Friday. Yeah. So I feel like it kind of then goes back to the admin, like allowing the school, the students to fully partake in like homecoming week, which is like dressing up, like being fun, being active within like the school spirit of it all. But if we can only do it three days and like Friday, like everyone dresses up on Friday, like, I don't even really count that because, like, it's just spirit. Speaker 5 But like two days to dress up like. Speaker 1 It should be the whole week. Speaker 5 It should be the whole week. I do like the way that student council has, like, created this, like hallway decorations. Speaker 4 Let's just let's. Speaker 2 Talk about that. Speaker 5 Has added some. Like I'm so happy walking to the hallways specifically like the art department hallway, like they covered the lighting with, like, colored paper and now it looks like LEDs. And I'm like, This is awesome. This is amazing here. This is what the whole week should feel like. Yeah, like still, like I like five girls I saw maybe in, like, a toga in, like, Hawaiian wear, like rodeo barbecue down, like, whatever it is. Speaker 5 Like very few. Very. Speaker 1 Oh, so it was tomorrow. Speaker 2 Sorry to. Speaker 6 See. I'm sure too. Like, part of it is if you don't see people dressing up that first day, then less people would even be inclined to do the next day. Yeah. Like, yeah, even if they dress up that first day, then it's like. Speaker 2 Oh, is that out to make. Speaker 5 You like it's like you want to feel like it's a team effort, like a school over the everyone's partaking in this instead of like a couple of people and like you feel it like counter contradicts itself. Like the people that like want to promote the school and stuff. Like they can no longer feel like they can because other people around them are like, Why are you doing this? Speaker 1 Asians need to have y'all need to have like a competition. Speaker 2 I agree with. Speaker 1 All the organizations dressing up all those different days. Then you're going to have all the freshmen doing it just because you're doing it. Yeah. Speaker 4 And that's where that hallway competition is, because that's like departments are doing that, like for the decorating hallways and it is a competition they had judging today, I'm pretty sure. Speaker 5 I think so, yeah. Speaker 4 Yeah. And I feel like also with the hallway stuff that's put me in more of a school spirit, I'm. Speaker 2 Sure I got so excited walking down the hallway today. It was just literally so. Speaker 4 Fun and I feel like be also super fun If the teachers and the admin also participate in these dress up days because I mean, I saw Miss Smith, the class sponsor, Miss Smith is wearing a toga and like a little grass crown was awesome and amazing. You're seeing the teachers involved too, would really make that like this is a whole school effort. Speaker 4 This is less judgment there. Speaker 1 Yeah, it's not just student thing, it's the whole school. It's the coming week. So everybody. Speaker 2 Executive stuff. Speaker 6 Definitely like Mr. Griffin, like I feel like they want everyone to get behind him. Doing yoga. Speaker 2 Is lucky. Speaker 1 In that he does love his job and yes you know but I yeah, he needs. Speaker 2 Like he got it. Speaker 1 Teachers need to be given the okay. Hey, are you dressing up? We want you to dress up. Speaker 2 Yeah. Yeah. Speaker 1 So maybe they think like, I don't know, we're all kind of people too, and say, oh, maybe we would think, Oh, that students are going to make fun of me if I dress up. Speaker 2 I don't know. Speaker 1 I don't know the situation. Speaker 4 I love it if teachers dress up like you see, Mr. Monahan, he's like the. Speaker 2 Ape teacher. Speaker 4 And he is dressed up. I've seen him as Elvis. I've seen him as the pope. I've seen him as so many other things. And he is. Speaker 5 Caesar beautifully today. Speaker 4 And this is so fun seeing that in the hallway. It's like I see him and I'm in a good mood. It's like so it's that kind of thing where it's like it's not like we're not going to respect you less if you dress up if you're a teacher, we're going to respect you more because you're participating in the stuff that we are. Speaker 4 Yeah, yeah. Speaker 1 It's that same thought, just being all in, right? Speaker 5 Yeah, for. Speaker 1 Sure. Having fun and being all be and awesome. What is the hardest thing you think facing kids today, your age? Kids today? Speaker 4 I really think there's a big problem with clicks and just judgment all around because everyone has their own little group and everyone has their own opinions on every other group in the school and they don't mix very well is what I've noticed. Like especially with Homecoming Parade, I've seen like I'm like, Hey, do you guys want to be on the class float? Speaker 4 And you're like, No, absolutely no. I want to be on like my organization only. And it's like, that's fine. But it's like you're like, if you people don't know that they're allowed to reach out and be a part of other organizations. Speaker 2 Yeah, other groups, Yeah. Speaker 5 I feel like. Like with that, like you're a senior first in a way. Like, enjoy the time, like with your senior class, like some of the people, like you've gone through kindergarten all the way to senior year with like reconnect with those people, which may be hard because like your organization's like, do, like branch you out, like pull you apart. Speaker 5 I feel like and like create those cliques. But sometimes it's nice to go back to like a home base. We're like, Oh, I haven't talked to you like fifth grade. Like, how's it been done? Speaker 2 Mm hmm. Speaker 5 Yeah, I feel like another thing that kids struggle with. I feel like comparison. Like going through, like, high school specifically. Like finding, like, who you want to be or like, how it feels like there's, like, how you should be. I feel like it's put people it's like, Oh, I should act this way or like, I should wear this or do this. Speaker 5 And I feel like comparison is just like a really hard thing to, like, grasp and truly finding. Like who you want to be and who you want to be recognized as self. Speaker 6 And I think a lot of that comes with just maturity, but also like self-assurance or anything like that. You're confident in, you are and like there's not going to be these outer influences or you're not going to care if like being silly, if you're the only one dress up that you don't care like that, you just start to get this. Speaker 6 I think you deserve more sure of yourself. When whenever you can do that, like the sooner you can. Oh, my goodness. The better. Speaker 2 True. Yeah. Speaker 1 Yeah, that's exactly right. Because. And you know, even as adults. Speaker 2 Oh, my gosh. Yes, it's. Speaker 1 The exact same thing. Yes. Even when you go off to college or then whenever you get your first job, you're still going to be surrounded by people who are insecure. Speaker 6 Yes. Speaker 1 And it seems to be more so with women. Speaker 6 Absolutely. Speaker 1 Just insecure and therefore, oh, I heard this thing yesterday that if two people if someone doesn't like you and they find someone else that doesn't like you and they find someone else that doesn't like you. So now you have three people that don't like you, The only thing those three people probably have in common is that they don't like you. Speaker 1 They don't like each other either. Speaker 2 Yeah. Speaker 1 They're only talking bad about you. That's. You're the only thing that they have in common. And so but that's just that seems to be the world we live in is people who are like, I don't know, confidence man. It's a big deal. And if you don't have it, you can just see it and notice it in other people. Speaker 1 And I just want to encourage both of you to I love the saying their opinion of me is none of my business. Speaker 2 I was literally about to say like she. Speaker 6 Has this great quote that she heard. It's it's. Speaker 2 True. It's true. Hold on to that. Speaker 1 Don't worry about other people's opinion of you. Speaker 6 Because. Speaker 1 You know who. Speaker 2 You are. Speaker 1 You know what you stand for. Listen, we can all self-correct. We can all get off track and need to get back on track. But don't worry about that. Speaker 6 You don't like everybody. So, like, there's going to be people who don't like you and, like, that's like. That's okay. Like it's them. The sooner you can be okay with that, Like, I was one who was like, always trying to like, please or, yeah, I want to change their opinion. It's like now, like I did nothing to establish that opinion in the first place other than just by being who I am. Speaker 6 So I'm not I'm never going to change that opinion. And that's okay. Like, you just got to get to a point where you just. Speaker 1 Have to be you. It doesn't mean you don't. You don't have to be nice. No, you be nice. But there's a difference between being nice and pleasing. Speaker 6 That's exactly right. And you got. Speaker 5 It's competence and respect, like you respect like people and how they think, but also be competent and who you want to. Speaker 2 Be, who you are. Speaker 4 And respect for yourself because you don't want to like it's with that confidence too, is respecting who you are and knowing that like, I'm not going to change this because like, I don't need to. I can be who I am and that's fine. And having that respect for yourself and knowing that it's okay to be who you are. Speaker 4 Yeah. And yeah. Speaker 1 But it goes back to what we were talking about earlier because I don't know that all that everybody has expectations and standards and knowing your standards and expectations, then you start to establish who you are. Yeah. And what you believe in. And without those, you know, people don't really know you. Speaker 6 So you're way more likely to be influenced by other things. Yeah. Speaker 2 Huh. I'm starting to sweat to a. Speaker 1 Person this year. Yeah, but it is true. I think. I think it's, I had a conversation recently with someone a little bit older, younger than me, but older than y'all. And they were disagreeing that they should have necessarily expectations of their boyfriend and I mean. Speaker 2 How how do you even know what. Speaker 1 You're looking for in someone if you don't have expectations? Speaker 2 It starts with you. It starts with you. Speaker 6 You attract who you are. Speaker 2 Yeah. Speaker 1 So that's the truth. And that's why if you're in a bad. Speaker 2 Place, if you I. Speaker 6 Don't. Speaker 2 Tell the day. Speaker 1 That's the truth, though, you're going to attract where you're at. And it's very important to be mentally healthy and working on the path of, you know, kind of knowing what you want and what you stand for it. Speaker 2 Yeah, totally. Speaker 6 Grounded in that. Speaker 1 Don't be afraid to say, you know, in the very beginning, I really believe, you know, if they're compatible or not compatible, just cut it off as soon as you can where, you know, they don't say when. Speaker 2 But they not. Red flag threat. Oh, okay. Um. Speaker 1 I don't think the older generation understands. Speaker 2 Blake Mm. Speaker 5 I feel like Gen Z humor. Speaker 2 But yeah, like, I still, it's very weird. Speaker 5 Generation and our humor is very odd, but I feel like only we get it. Like I was having a conversation with my dad. I mean, my were talking was like, I just like you. And your sister's journey is like y'all, you're talking like your own language right now and like, no one else is in on the secret. And we're like, It's not a secret. Speaker 5 Like, we're telling you the joke. He's like, I don't get it. Like, it's your own language. And like, I guess that's just the way it is. Speaker 2 I can see that literally you watching signs, you're like, This has 14 million likes. How? Why? Oh, yes. Speaker 1 But I will say you bring me some videos that you just think are hilarious. Know I don't get it Like I don't. Speaker 2 I don't. Yeah. Yeah. Speaker 1 Well, that's true. Yeah everything I do think generations have, just like your parents have a different set of humor that. Yeah. That you don't necessarily think is funny, that they think it's hilarious. But I do think people are more alike than not, you know? Yeah, I guess I'm trying to give a shout out. Shout out to the. Excuse me. Speaker 2 Excuse me. I sure do. Older people, that older generation of we we. Speaker 1 Can be cool. Y'all may not think we're cool, but I'm telling you, you're fiercely cool. Speaker 2 Yeah. Speaker 5 I think I have cool parents for sure. Speaker 2 Okay. Yeah, That's good for you to say that. My mom is, like, my best friend. Yeah, that's good. Speaker 1 That's good. Are y'all nervous about anything going off to college? Speaker 2 Mm, I don't know. Speaker 4 I'm nervous for applications because I'm applying to some, like, very kind of impossible schools. So, I mean, it's a shot in the dark, but we'll see if that happens. Speaker 2 Yeah, I. Speaker 5 I'm honestly just looking forward to, like, new beginnings and new starts. Like, just new experiences overall is what, like, draws me in as a person. So like a fresh start, like a blank canvas is like, really exciting. Speaker 1 Oh, that's so good. It is so exciting. You're you're in such an exciting time in your life. It's scary. And there are a lot of new, you know, things coming your way. But that's also an opportunity for some really beautiful times. And you're about to make possibly some of the best friendships and relationships of your life. Speaker 4 I love that. My brother went to college two years ago and his roommate is another version of himself like they are best friends there, rooming together again this year and they're going to get apartment together. I love that he on that and it makes me excited to be able to find that wherever I go. Speaker 2 That's awesome. Yeah. Speaker 6 Well you're kind of like all doing the like going through this major change together. Like whenever you're in college, it's almost like you're trying to all figure. Speaker 2 Out, like being. Speaker 6 Independent for the first time or mostly independent. And it's just kind of a unique it's just a unique experience. College is really it's it's great. Speaker 1 And what I was going to say and you two ladies, you seem to have it down, but it really is imperative that you're able to make connections and meet people and really awkward circumstances. Speaker 2 Yes. I mean, no other time in your. Speaker 1 Life you're being asked to room with strangers. Yeah, that's weird, but it's that's weird. I don't know why we do that to young kids going off to college, and it's like. But it's great if you found the right people and, you know, make those connections. And even if your roommate's not that person, get out. Go be a part of organizations and groups and meet people You know, like minded people. Speaker 1 So important, y'all ladies, y'all have it down. I mean, I'm not worried about you at all, but, you know, just continue to put yourself in awkward situations because. Speaker 2 That's how you grow, right? I agree. Speaker 1 And the only the last thing that I want to say is that totally random compared to the conversations we're having. But just want to remind you two ladies, your class officers, we do have a day of service on April 19th. Yes. And I just want to put that on your calendar about things to think about and how you can get involved with different groups. Speaker 1 And we would love your help with kind of as we get closer to that date, helping us get organizations involved with going out and being of service to people in our community. Speaker 6 For sure, yeah, I'm awkwardly at the last board meeting went up today. I was like, I have a picture. Speaker 2 Of you like, Oh, were you in the garden? Yeah. Oh yeah. Speaker 6 So and I was like, It's on the wall in here, in the boardroom. But it was one of our favorite. Speaker 2 Pictures of news service. Speaker 6 With Wrangler and yesterday and your room shirts. Speaker 2 And. Speaker 5 Clear really digging funny and like flowers. Speaker 6 Do you know his picture I'm talking about now? Speaker 1 Because I was going to say I thought she was holding up a blue shirt. But that's a. Speaker 2 Different that's a. Speaker 6 Different one time. I think it was the same thing. But anyway, no different in different pictures. Yeah, I was I like I always catch myself being like, wait a minute, let me clarify. Speaker 2 I do the school door. Yes. Yeah. Speaker 1 But other than that, ladies, that's pretty much the podcast. Is there anything else you want to say? Give a shout out to anyone. Do you want to do you have any fundraisers coming up that you need people to know about? Speaker 4 Buy your ticket for the homecoming dance? Yes, absolutely. Go. It's going to be a blast. Speaker 2 Yeah. Speaker 5 Enjoy it. High school all you can like do all of it. Do everything. Don't limit yourself. Just experience it all. Speaker 4 Absolutely. Speaker 1 If you have any questions and run into these two beautiful ladies in the hallway, just ask you a question. Right. And you'll be happy to help them. Speaker 2 Happy, So happy. Speaker 4 Don't buy, we promise. Speaker 1 Ladies, Thank you all so much for being here today. This was a lot of fun. Speaker 2 You see.