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This article will probably make you laugh like this at least once!

My favorite proverb is this: Laughter is the best medicine. While it might seem strange to laugh when you’re incredibly stressed (assuming that you are by reading this article), our bodies sometimes use humor as a defense mechanism.

Take roller coasters, for example. They bring passengers to the peak of a drop while they’re quaking in their boots before rushing them down in a series of loops and turns. Yet, the moment when the ride ends, most people exit laughing their heads off. The laughter stems not only from the adrenaline rush you experience from the ride, but also from the psychological release for all of that built-up physical stress.

With final exams coming up, I’m sure many of you reading this are students looking for a way to calm down. So, I’ve rounded up five funny high school moments that are sure to take your mind off academics for a while.

The Lumbar Curve

Every freshman enters the school with P.E. on their schedule and meets the one and only Yuki Aoki, who will retire this June. Don’t let her diminutive and cute looks fool you — she packs a punch to the gut. Prepare to wheeze on your knees as you suffer through 20-minute runs and weight training.

The front squat unit is particularly insufferable, as Aoki introduces one detail you always have to remember while executing the move: the lumbar curve. If your torso doesn’t bend into the shape of a macaroni, expect a grade that aligns with the letter F.

Freshman Flop, Sophomore Slump, Junioritis and Senioritis

Every year of high school, you’ll most likely catch the following four cases of school during your studies: Sophomore Slump, Junioritis and Senioritis, and occasionally the rare-but-present Freshman Flop (I made this name up).

When I had a sophomore slump, the only thing I wanted to do was ditch school forever. Unfortunately, my parents weren’t too happy with that idea.

Students Running to the Lunch Line

For the unlucky minority of us who have classes all the way at the back of the school for third or fourth period, we get to watch hordes of students shuffle toward the cafeteria and hog all the good lunch options. 

If you’re lucky and pull a Usain Bolt, I have no doubts you’ll make it to the front of the lunch line, but I’m too lazy to even pace myself to a small jog after choosing not to take P.E. this year. The unfortunate event of having no good options when you arrive at the lunch line is rare, but never zero!

How SHS students react after making their responsible decision to take six AP classes

When the glorious Falcon Fest arrives in August, you’re bound to see sights of students freaking out about their schedules. By schedules, I mean absurdly busy and rigorous ones. For example, Juniors often take four to five AP classes to max out their GPAs.

When the school year rolls around and students commit to their schedules, panic wreaks havoc on the campus. It could just be their parents who force them to take these schedules or their drive to get into a prestigious university, but is it really worth all the stress?

The 3 a.m. study session before a test

A lot of students procrastinate before an exam. Oftentimes, people save their study time until hours before the test, which leads to cramming late at night. I remember when this happened before my Algebra 2 Honors second-semester final.

One of math teacher PJ Yim’s assignments was to complete a study guide about formulas and concepts we learned. Assuming it to be an easy task, I left that assignment for the night before. At precisely 10:56 p.m., when I was about to head to bed, I realized I still had to do it. The assignment took me until 3:21 a.m. to finish.

Let’s just say my test results left much to be desired.