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Stereotypes Of Middle School
Three years ago we all walked in here with the same mindset, were in middle school! As sixth graders we were all scared eighth graders would shove us in lockers, just like in the movies. But middle school really isn't like that were friends with different people and younger ones and ones we never pictured being friends with as sixth graders. Most of our friends aren't the ones we grew up with in elementary school, but that made us realize who true friends really are. Throughout our middle school years, there were ups and downs of every situation but our teachers, parents, guidance counselor and friends stood by our sides through it all. Saying goodbye will be hard, we will all miss each other even though we might not think so. Our teacher

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