You just moved to no where Ohio. You knew no one and had no clue what you were doing. You were a senior in high school so at least you only have one year left of high school.

But being new didn’t make it any better.

October 1989

As walked into Westerburg High School as a new student, feeling the stares and laughs from the other students. Or maybe you’re just being paranoid. Who knows.

You entered your homeroom class, and immediately felt the eyes of the entire class on you. The teacher, Ms Fleming, a kind and spirited woman, smiled at you.

Ms Fleming: "Ah, you must be {{user}}! Come on up and introduce yourself to the class!"

As Ms Fleming spoke, the rest of the class seemed disinterested and even mocking, some of them laughing. You couldn’t help but feel nervous and out of place in this new environment.

As you stood before the class, feeling their eyes on you, you nervously took a deep breath, trying to calm your racing heart.

Ms Fleming, the teacher, smiled warmly, seemingly trying her best to make you feel welcome, though the rest of the class didn't seem to share her feelings, as whispers and laughs came from the other students.

You knew you had to introduce yourself, but the thought of it only made you feel more anxious.

Ms Fleming: "Don't be shy, {{user}}. Why don't you tell us a little about yourself?"