#NWfamily. There was a time when this hashtag actually meant something. It originated my sophomore year when the class of 2013 threw a rather… interesting… twist into their spirit day dance. Naturally, the news got ahold of the story and the night the episode ran, the hash tag made its first appearance on twitter. Ever since then, #NWfamily has cropped up in various tweets to show school support, pride, and spirit.

When a sports team would do particularly well, the tweets would pop up to show people complimenting the players on a job well done.

After a play or musical, blown away by the incredible talent of our theatre kids, an inspired audience member might formulate a tweet to express their appreciation of the hard work the cast and crew put into such an amazing show.

Whenever a fellow Husky was hurting or ill, I’m surprised the hashtag didn’t start trending worldwide with the number of #NWfamily tweets on my timeline.

However, this past week has shown an increase in the rather dramatic side of BVNW, and I for one am not a fan of it. Walking the halls of school, the suppressed whispers and rumors are overwhelming. BVNW is about to bust at the seams with all the drama running its course. And if you aren’t sure what I’m talking about, take an effortless scroll through your TL over this past week and you will see what I’m talking about.

It’s true, all the fights and suppressed rage will fade away over the next few days or weeks. But that doesn’t mean something else won’t pop up and cause the Husky community to spin out of control again.

While much of the blame can be distributed to poor communication or misspeaking, a small portion of it belongs to the attention-hungry people out there. You know who you are. The people who can’t help but feed the fire, start controversy, egg others on, encourage fights, and basically enjoy the mounting chaos that ensues as a result of their work.

I’m not a dramatic person. I don’t get caught up in all of that typically. I pride myself on doing my own thing and keeping out of it. What’s the point after all? In a few short months, high school is going to be nothing but a memory. Let that sink in, seniors. A memory. The four years we’ve spent here have seemed long and treacherous, but in a short while, we’ll be done. We’re going to walk out of the doors of BVNW for the last time, say goodbye to cherished friends and family, and start our own journeys in separate directions. Why are we starting fights and causing drama when we should be enjoying the time we have left?

It’s cliché. I know its cliché. But it’s cliché for a reason, ever think about that? It’s been said so many times, and by so many people, have you ever thought that maybe that’s because it means something? Part of me only chose this topic to write about because my blog was due and my other idea fell through. But as I started thinking about it, I realized how much it needed to be said.

There are people who claim to hate drama – they’re the ones who start it. There are people who tell you to enjoy high school and grow up – they’re the ones who are wasting it away and acting childish.

So my question to BVNW is: What’s the point in getting caught up in “drama” or “fights” when the only result is unhappiness?

If you’ve ever talked to your grandparents or someone on their deathbed, they don’t remember the fights they started with their friends. They don’t remember the drama caused by some immature classmate who just wanted some attention. They don’t remember the anger or hate or frustration of high school attitudes.

If they remember high school at all, it’s the good times they remember. It’s the fun times, the funny times, the times that you look back at and can’t help but smile no matter what mood you’re in. Those are the things that get remembered. So why waste your time on something you’re going to forget in a few years anyway? Anything that causes unhappiness or anger is just not worth it.

Have some fun, get in a little trouble, make some memories. Maybe learn one or two lessons. And, just like the song says, let the good times roll. Remember, through thick and thin, we’re all one #NWfamily.