Anatomy.

The structure of the human body. We are all made of essential parts that make us who we are. Femurs. Pelvis'. Skulls. What blows my mind away though, is that I have discovered that a multitude of high school students have learned how to survive without one very important part of our structure, a backbone. 

One may think it is impossible to survive without such a crucial element of oneself, but trust me, I meet more and more of these interesting specimens every day. Squirming in situations that contradict with what they believe in, never really saying what they feel. Never count on one of these creatures to side with you when you are not present. The are not the ones to back anyone up, the spineless ones. A warning I must give to you is that in high school, you must have a back bone or else you will be trampled on by others. Because of the rarity spines are in high school, if you are able to grow one, you will gain much respect amongst your peers. 

One my think that standing up for what is right is just common sense. In high school, however, you discover that this is not the case. As high school students, we tend to assimilate and do just as everyone else does, making it seem like doing the right thing is going against the grain, and is something that cannot be done. On the surface, assimilation is difficult to see. It becomes most prevalent when individuals are placed in situations where they must pick a side. Sadly, these are the situations that determine who truly values you as a friend, and who values the opinions of others, over you. 

Instances where one must prove they have a spine are not easy. It takes a large amount of courage to stand up for the right thing when the odds are not in your favor. Although one may think the outcome for doing what is right would be a reward, or something of that nature, it is often the opposite because of those blinded from what is good and bad. 

Friends turn on friends.

Rumors are spread. 

Reputations are tarnished. 

If you are allowed the chance to prove to one person, that you have a back bone. Do not hesitate. People will change in high school, your friends will not be who they say they are, and people will say bad things about you. But if you can show one person, that you are among the last of those who have a spine, no matter what consequences occur, it will be worth it. Your character speaks volumes regardless of how many are in the audience. That is what is really important in high school, your character. Without a back bone, nothing is there to hold your character. As long as you are actively attempting to improve your character or establish what your character is, you can just start laughing at the spineless who claim false statements about you. They just want what you have and they do not.