20 Signs You Went To Manalapan High School

Manalapan High School: The greatest high school to ever do it. Everyone wants to attend MHS and be a Brave. With academic prestige and crazy school spirit, nothing compares to MHS. Anyone who went to MHS can definitely relate to these 20 signs.

1. The “sweats over jeans” trick in gym.

No one wants to change for gym, ever. And no one should have to, considering all we do in gym is walk around in circles and occasionally do some sit ups. So, we throw a pair of sweatpants over our jeans and pray the teachers don’t notice. If they do, you just need to learn how to hide your jeans better.

2. The Science & Engineering students.

They’ve all got perfect SAT scores, and the teachers love them. Some think they’re better than everyone because they’re smart. For college, MIT is their dream. Most of them go Ivy League, or close to it. They make up most of the top 50 students in the class.

3. The brutal HEAT.

During September, May, and June, the entire school acts as a sauna. Dear Charles Sampson, why can’t we just have air conditioning? You would think our town would have enough tax money for some decent AC, but thank GOD that money goes to the football team who gets new equipment every year. Speaking of football…

4. The football team is amazing.

Seriously, no one can even trash talk them. Although they might not always win the championship, a ring means nothing when the team has such a strong bond as the Braves do. Those boys would take a bullet for each other, and most of them take pride in everything they do, even their school work. There are some great coaches and the players are some of the most dedicated boys you’ll ever meet.

5. The JUUL problem.

I would say 80% of the high school has one of these vapor-producing devices. You can catch them hitting their juuls in the bathroom, or even in class. Empty pods are scoured all over the halls at MHS. It’s a lifestyle to say the least.

6. The disgusting couples.

Sorry, no one wants to see you guys kissing in the middle of the hallway. It’s vile and so are you two. Almost none of these gross couples stay together after a few months, which makes it even funnier. Some couples are cute, but a majority of them are flat out repulsive. Please just stop kissing in the middle of the C hallway.

7. The “security.”

Security is a joke. It’s so easy to get in and out of the school without them noticing. No one is even scared of them because they’re friends with most of the students. But, MHS has been kept safe, so clearly they’re doing something right.

8. The National Honor Society.

Considering almost everyone in the school is in it, it doesn’t even make you look special. You just look like you’re above average with the rest of the high school. Colleges don’t even double check to see if you’re really in it, so you can just put it on your application anyway. (Tip that you probably shouldn’t follow but why not).

9. The tribe.

Rain or shine, you will catch them cheering on the braves every Friday night. Usually, they’re decked out in red, holding some sign of a football player’s face. You can expect tons of different chants from the crowd, including the famous roller coaster. No one can beat the Braves tribe.

10. The penalty of showing up to school late.

Oh, you came into the doors at 7:31? Go get a late pass. No excuses, you will need to get a late pass even if you miss the bell by two seconds. Three lates and you’re basically given the death sentence. These penalties make school that much more annoying to attend to.

11. The cliques.

Everyones in one, even if they say they aren’t. The jocks, the popular girls, the emos, the stoners, the band geeks, and the nerds. It’s pretty obvious when you walk into the cafeteria that the popular kids sit by the windows in the back.

12. Need to go to the bathroom?

When you get to the bathroom sign in, you need to give them your passport, social security number, birth certificate, DNA sample, and fingerprint, or you can’t use the restroom. No questions asked, you need to give them all of the above or you can basically just pee yourself in class.

13. That one senior who parks a Porsche in the senior lot.

You don’t wanna hit her car. You’ll be in some $80,000 debt if you do. Everyone knows she drives a Porsche, and she definitely likes to show it off. Hey, if I had a Porsche I’d be the same way. Haters can hate, but we all wish we drove an $80,000 car.

14. Mix It Up Day.

Every high school student waits four years to be involved in this Peer Leadership activity. The seniors are the ones who perform in it and the rest of the school watches. It is fun to watch, but even more fun to be a part of. Everyone loves Mix it Up day because its an excuse to get out of class. The dance parties in the lunch room are LIT on Mix it Up day.

15. Since we’re talking mix it up day, we should mention Mr. Fleming.

Mr. Fleming is one of the most amazing teachers and role models MHS has to offer. If you didn’t have him as a teacher, you didn’t fully experience MHS. He is always there as a shoulder to cry on or someone to cheer up your day. Everyone always looked forward to his class, as we learned a lot while having a good time.

16. The soccer boys blonde hair.

You know its soccer season when the boys dye their hair blonde. Their games are always fun, and they deserve more support than they get. In reality, you don’t see the football players dying heir hair for a sport. Give them some credit. And the blonde makes them ten times more attractive.

17. May 1st.

May 1st is a bittersweet day at MHS. All of the seniors wear the apparel of the college they plan on attending in the fall. The underclassmen envy the seniors, because they also want to graduate as soon as possible. The seniors take plenty of pictures and take in some of their last weeks as high school students. It is truly bittersweet. (Terps> everyone else).

18. The High Honor Roll breakfasts and ice cream parties.

Not sure if any of you have been to these, but I have. And I can honestly say, the good grades are worth it for these amazing parties. First of all, you get out of class. Second of all, it’s to eat food that tastes better than the cafeteria food. Getting good grades is so worth it when you have these parties to look forward to.

19. BOTC.

An MHS tradition. Although the seniors always win (except the one time my grade won as juniors), it is still an amazing experience. You root on your grade and have a good time with friends. The dances are usually everyones favorite part. You can catch everyone and their mothers at Applebee’s afterwards.

20. You can always spot a freshman vs a senior.

The freshmen carry around their books in their hands, they’re half the size of everyone else, and they do not walk around in the hallways during class. The seniors have headphones on, probably carry a juul, and maybe have a pencil around if they even remember that. That’s senior year, don’t take it for granted.

Manalapan High School by far will always hold a place in my heart. Through the ups and the downs, this school always made me feel like I had the potential to go wherever I want to in life. I would do anything to go back, even just for a day. Do not take your time here for granted. Forever a Brave.