Carly Risom
Reporter
When I first heard about the fact that we were having Advisory, I immediately flashed back to Saxe. Advisory there was mainly comprised of sitting in a circle and drawing pictures, and the rest I don’t remember because the room reeked of Expo markers and the heat was on, even though it was May. I begrudgingly went to find my name on the intimidatingly long list of students, and was oh so happy to see that I was placed in Cafeteria A. I would like to mention that I had never heard of about 25% of the people on the list, so this should be a riveting graduation ceremony come June of 2015. More importantly, I didn’t know that there was such thing as Cafeteria A.
Thankfully, I knew about six people in my Advisory group. The other 14 I had never seen before in my life. When it came to introducing ourselves, I figured that saying my name is Charlotte would be more fun than saying my name is Carly. It’s spelled Cady, but pronounced Katie. Sometimes I wish I just went by Karen.
We all were scrolling through Twitter in the duration of our advisor’s introductory speech, and exchanging bored glances as we tried to figure out what time this thing ended. Then things got interesting.
There are five people you will meet in Advisory. Allow me to break it down for you.
Serena van der Woodsen (Gossip Girl):
While perusing through Insta, this member of your Advisory is attentive but a little distracted. Even though they look a lot like Rachel Zoe, they can easily scarf down the entire box of Dunkin’ Donuts munchkins provided by your advisor. “Serena” runs on readmills, not Dunkin’. Usually with a Zum’s in hand, they contribute to the conversation only when asked. Butler Please. It’s hard to focus when you’re so fabulous. Most likely to be found on the Met steps afterwards.
Kevin G. (Mean Girls):
Suave and secretly brilliant, this member is on the prowl for Mathlete recruits. Their charm and swag is hard to ignore, unless you have to, like Ms. Norburry. For this member of your advisory, the limit does not exist.
Lilly (Pitch Perfect):
This person usually doesn’t say a word and stares at the floor. When they occasionally raise their gaze, it’s as if they are just seeing light for the first time. Advisory is intended for this purpose. Perhaps they will eventually speak and open up about their passions. Maybe they’re really good at pottery. You never know.
Ferris Bueller (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off):
Typically wearing a hoodie and Vans, they kick back and play Fun Run while the rest of the group answers awkward questions. Quintessential “ain’t nobody got time fo’ dis” attitude. Most likely to skip.
Marianne Bryant (Easy A):
Good girl attitude, never forgets to hand in her exit slip, usually the advisor’s favorite. If you want to be like Olive Penderghast, watch out.
This school is full of a range of bold personalities like those mentioned above, and Advisory provides the unique opportunity to meet people that you otherwise would’ve never gotten to know. So far, I’m a fan.
