Imagine this. In a few years, you'll be signing yearbooks, trying on caps and gowns, and saying goodbye as you and your friends go your separate ways. Before you know it, you are walking across that stage and receiving your diploma. As you look back and reflect on your life and final days at Alpena High School, were it really worth it? For anyone going through the twists and turns of high school, it can be a real hectic challenge trying to fit in and interact with other students. People can get caught up in the pressure of trying to meet the expectations set by parents and also the daily drama of their peers. Our message to anyone embarking on the great undertaking that is high school is that they should enjoy it while it lasts and realize the true testimony of their life before entering the real world. We have learned many ways that people like us, high school students, can make the most of their high school careers. Four aspects of high school success and achievement include volunteerism, sports, education and school spirit. With these several steps you will be sure to make your experience at Alpena High and everywhere else a success! Nothing is more rewarding than putting a smile on someone's face. Some people out there in high school communities are looking for guidance when it comes to things to engage in. One of the most important ways a young person can get involved in their local area is by volunteering. Volunteering and giving back to those in need can be of great benefit to any high school student. Nowadays, many universities and employers place great importance on including volunteer candidates on resumes (US News and World Report.com, lines 33-34). Teens who volunteer have the opportunity to explore their inter... part of the paper ......which is more important to academic success than the influence of school spirit and pride. As you cheer during school functions, you learn things like unity and sportsmanship, all while strengthening the entire school atmosphere around you. Another great way to make the most of your short high school days is to play sports here at AHS. The excitement of game action and the bonds you create with your teammates and coaches are unmatched. A final step to having an outstanding high school career at Alpena High is to commit to school work that will benefit both you and your school as a whole. Looking at it now, our days spent in the hallways of AHS are numbered. Make them memorable. Would you rather make a name for yourself or blend in with the crowd? You decide what the future holds for you. When you look back on your time at Alpena High, you will be proud?