What to Have in Your Backpack
August 30, 2015
- Gum. Did your mom pack you that smelly tuna fish sandwich for lunch again? Have no fear, your backpack has a full pack of gum inside just waiting to save the day. And, not only can gum rescue you from the traumatic experience of gross breath, but it can also help you make friends. Have no friends in chem class? No worries, pull out your pack of gum, and you will suddenly become the most popular kid in the room (we promise).
- Money. You never know when a club bakesale or pizza day will be happening (actually there’s one pretty much everyday…) So, have money on you just incase you need a sugar pick me-up to get you through the rest of the day.
- Deodorant. Please, for everyone’s sake, keep a mini deodorant in your bag. You’ll probably need it after you run the mile; you’ll definitely need it after that huge math test.
- Phone Charger. There is truly nothing more horrifying than a dead phone battery. If you’re one of those students who go straight from school to sports practice, club meetings, music lessons, art class, tutoring, and/or one of the other millions of other extra curricular activities (as all SHS students do) you’ll need a charger to help your phone survive the day.
- Black Sharpie. This one may seem random, but let’s be honest here, sharpies are a magical thing. You’ll never know when you’ll need one, but, trust me, you will at some point.
- Highlighters. What are you supposed to do when you’re sitting in Health Class bored out of your mind? Color in your agenda (Duh). While you really only need a pen or pencil to doodle in your agenda, we believe you might as well go big or go home. Get one of those highlighter packs with all sorts of colors, and turn your agenda into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. I mean, honestly, what else is all that empty space for?
- Calculator. Have you ever been to math class without a calculator? No matter what math class you’re in, we would not suggest it. Math is hard. Your calculator is your new go-to friend. Not sure what 1+1 equals? Your calculator can help (I’m sure a real, breathing human could help with that one too, but calculators are just less emotional to deal with).
- Headphones. Ever need to zone out the world? Or at least just block out those annoying girls talking super loudly in the cubicle next to you as you try to finish the paper due next period? Yeah, headphones is the way to go my friend.
- Purell. Have you ever considered the countless number of germs that are on that desk you just touched? I bet someone has sneezed on it, coughed on it, and left gum under it all in the last 24 hours, yet you’re going to touch all those germs then go eat your sandwich at lunch next period. NO. Put a little purell bottle in your backpack, and you’ll never have to fear. If that doesn’t convince you, I don’t know what would; all I have to say is stay away from me.
- Chapstick. Chapped lips are never a fun thing.
- Pencils. You’re either one of two kids; the one who always has an infinite supply of pencils as if your survival depends on it, or you consistently ask the kid next to you for a pencil every day. Don’t be the second kid. You’re better than that. Start the year off right by putting 10 pencils in your bag. Once you run out…then you can become THAT kid who’s always harassing people for a pencil. At least put in some effort for the start of the year.
- Ponytails (optional for males).P
