How someone acts in high school usually determines his or her friends, relationships, and even enemies. People with similar attributes tend to stick together, forming a clique, which reinforces stereotypes. The smarter kids are seen as “nerds”, the athletically and physically “superior” are seen as jocks, and the nonconforming unique thinkers are considered “rebels.” I personally do not see myself fitting specifically into one of these categories for a variety of reasons. I have the qualities of academic success in a very competitive high school, multiple varsity sport letters, and opinions that I am not afraid to voice that together make me unique from anyone else. The idea of being socially categorized based on intellect or physical capability
