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By NinaScire SILVER
Wyckoff, New Jersey

On the first day of freshman year, after calling out my name for attendance, my homeroom teacher said, “Oh, you’re Sarah’s little sister. I had her, she was gr...
NinaScire SILVER, Wyckoff, New Jersey
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By Joooodan BRONZE
Phoenix, Arizona
Joooodan BRONZE, Phoenix, Arizona
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By Nate944 BRONZE
Randolph, Massachusetts
Nate944 BRONZE, Randolph, Massachusetts
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By Lady_Savage GOLD
Schenectady, New York
Lady_Savage GOLD, Schenectady, New York
15 articles 1 photo 6 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Live life today because yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come."

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By MarienaRenae SILVER
Park Rapids, Minnesota
MarienaRenae SILVER, Park Rapids, Minnesota
6 articles 0 photos 0 comments
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By SarahChristineM BRONZE
Park Rapids, Minnesota
SarahChristineM BRONZE, Park Rapids, Minnesota
4 articles 0 photos 0 comments
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By Jaritza Sostre BRONZE
Brooklyn, New York
Jaritza Sostre BRONZE, Brooklyn, New York
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courtneyprendergast GOLD, Oakland, New Jersey
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#1809 College Guide
By ZebraWithoutStripes ELITE
Blue Springs, Missouri
ZebraWithoutStripes ELITE, Blue Springs, Missouri
102 articles 8 photos 84 comments

Favorite Quote:
To make a difference in the world, you have to be different from the world.

#1810 College Guide
By bluebird9079 SILVER
Johns Creek, Georgia
bluebird9079 SILVER, Johns Creek, Georgia
9 articles 0 photos 0 comments