The Glory Days

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The Glory Days

Nick Suenram
Comp I
8-9-04


No one is perfect and people often times do or say things they regret. As you grow older, punishments tend to become more severe depending on what you did and how many times you’ve “slipped up” before. However, the choices you make in high school, before you are an official adult, can and do have an impact on the rest of your life. In this essay, I am going to focus on the four years of my high school career and explain a few key points that I would like to change.
First off, it’s not hard to get average to good grades. Good grades give you the opportunity to go to the college of your choice and eventually a job of your choice. And the more schooling and difficulty of a profession, the more money you can make. A little time, effort, and concentration is all that is needed besides a general knowledge of the subject. Another key factor in the learning process which allows you to memorize and retain information is studying. You should study on a consistent basis instead of trying to study everything at one time. This allows you to fill in the voids of unknown information and ensure the understanding and order of your facts. I, on the other hand, had trouble staying on task and studying wasn’t very thrilling to me either.
Another thing to keep in mind is to stay out of trouble. Having a job in high school is very helpful in the maturing process and for obvious financial benefits. But the fines, court costs, and fees can add up quick. Besides jail time or probation, getting in trouble is a huge waste of money. Oh, lawyers aren’t free either.


Last but not least, you should always treat everyone with respect and dignity. It is important to be a good citizen because it is so helpful. It makes it easier to find a job, friends, or just get what you want. Getting good grades and staying out of trouble are two major factors in being a good citizen and e...