Studies show that November is the most difficult month for teachers and students, causing burnout, stress, and anxiety. Instead of focusing on the less than pleasant aspects of school, I interviewed students to find out what is making them smile during the more stressful months. 

“Vet Science class period.” -Madeline Nightingale

“We named our brain (in Anatomy), Paula” -Anonymous 

“Someone in Spanish class (in October) said Haley VanDuyne’s name for an activity and Profe’s response was “Quien es Hayley” -Izzy Nordstrom

“Ty lost a one-on-one against Eli 12-2” -Anonymous 

“Keagan got a concussion from his own teammate” -Anonymous

“I hit a sign during drivers ed because I forgot to put the car in reverse.” -Anonymous

“Question of the day in 3rd hour” -Mrs. Kershaw 

“Christian weaponizing a marshmallow” -Payton Weaver

“Mr. P quote, “Every time you [Eleanor] open your mouth, I fall asleep and meditate” 

“Logan Gass lights comically large wooden stick on fire and flings it around” -Nathan Tapscott