A TV screen flashing a UNC basketball game lit up a middle‑school hallway, sparking excitement for many. The quotes also talk about learning a new language, volunteering, and personal feelings like crushes, weight worries, and even a dislike for the school itself. They also note that small incentives can help protect tiny groups from disruption.
![“In middle school, my friends decided I was weird, and they didn’t like my hair. They ditched me and talked behind my back, which is cool — I’m over it. [laughs] One time I called them and said, “Hey, do you want to go to the Berkshire Mall?” They all gave me excuses and said no. So I go to the…” quote by Taylor Swift](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d86/taylor-swift-125_behind-my-back_in-middle-school-my-friends-decided-i-wa_2602167.jpg)
