Imagine have someone who knows everything about you-your likes, dislikes, your goals, and your fears.
This person is a permanent part of your life, regardless of the struggles and hardships life throws at you.
That person? Your brother or sister.
Having a sibling changes your life experiences, including high school, and makes them unique.
Each sibling has certain qualities and personality quirks that makes them special to their other sibling.
“The best part for me is that I always have someone I can relate to,” said senior Eli Warren.
“The best part about having an older brother is being able to talk to them and knowing he understands where I’m coming from,” said junior Callie Warren.
With a sibling, memories are created, whether good or bad.
“The best memory of hanging out with Abby would have to be whenever we go to the lake together. We always have a great time,” sophomore Emily Reyes said.
When your sibling is so close to you in age, sometimes fights and disagreements arise.
“I’m always looking out for him, because he usually looks kind of lost. We do fight but it’s usually not about anything important and we get over it pretty quick,” said senior Sam Riley.
“We’ve become close friends because we don’t fight as much anymore,” said freshman Jacob Riley.
However, some siblings are hoping to establish their own identities in having a sibling in the same high school as one another.
“Because of our age closeness, I know he doesn’t want to associate with me at times because he doesn’t want to be known as ‘Sarrah’s little brother,’” said senior Sarrah Hunt.
“I don’t feel like anything is changed with having a sibling close in age to me. There are things that makes having a sibling hard at times,” said freshman Logan Hunt.
Sometimes, siblings can be close despite their differing interests.
“Scott and I get along pretty well. It’s really rewarding to be able to show him the ropes of high school,” said senior Andrea Johnson.
It’s a whole different experience having a twin in high school with you.
“Even though we’re a little more introverted, I am glad I have her with me. I know she’s always going to be there to back me up. We are identical, but we’re individuals and we get along fairly well,” said junior Jessica Rambo.
“She’s a fireball, but I know she’d be willing to go to war for me. She’s always willing to defend me,”said junior Erika Rambo.
Throughout the years, siblings have the good, bad, and sad memories with them as they continue their lives-whether they live near one another or not.
“I will always remember when we made hand turkeys in psychology as a happy memory, and I will always remember the day Erika was diagnosed with PTSD-which is post traumatic stress disorder,” said Jessica Rambo.
Siblings are there for one another no matter what happens in their life, the miles between the two, and regardless of past fights or disagreements.
“Everything we do together is unique to me. It could be all the small things like hanging out together or having common friends. Having Zoe as my sister makes my high school experience that much more memorable,” senior Devon Smith said.