Griffin Paterson, Senior Editor
@GPCourant
7 words and phrases that take on a new meaning as a second semester senior:
Due Tomorrow:
What it usually means: Complete an assignment and hand it in tomorrow
What it really means: Do tomorrow. 5 minutes in between classes is enough for that English essay. If not, you can take the late hit.
No zip day:
What it usually means: No applicable meaning at any other time in life
What it really means: The days when you don’t unzip your backpack when you get home, regardless of how much homework you have.
Sleep ins:
What it usually means: When you have a free period first period of the day and you choose to sleep a little later.
What it really means: You take a first period sleep in regardless of whether you have a class or not
Grades:
What it usually means: The numeric values that determine your value as a person.
What it really means: Just graduate
Exempt:
What it usually means: Free from an obligation or liability imposed on others
What it really means: The uphill battle to balance at 85 average and an ungodly less than 6 absences to not take a final
12:
What it usually means: The number after 11 and before 13
What it really means: The number that determines your credit status in a class. Every absence and tardy is a step closer to the edge. Hitting 12 is suicide.
Effort:
What it usually means: A vigorous or determined attempt.
What it really means: No definition found.
