Let me start off by saying congratulations to every member of the class of 2009. You made it! That said, the rest of this is directed at you underclassmen. We have learned a lot in our four years here at Garfield, and now it is time for us to drop some advice.

1. Don’t even try to lie to Mr. Howard; he already knows everything about you and your family.

2. If you wander the halls, look like you are going somewhere.

3. While turning your backs to other classes during “Y-E-L-L” is “rude,” it’s kind of fun.

4. No matter what your parents and the administration tell you, you are probably still going to get froshed.

5. The seniors are always supposed to win “Y-E-L-L,” so if you are actually louder but don’t win, don’t complain.

6. If you must, Lake Washington is most refreshing on a hot day around 1:00 p.m.

7. Go on at least one Post trip.

8. Go on at least one Cultural Relations retreat.

’09. Get involved with any club that interests you; it makes a world of difference.

10. Seniors don’t actually hate you; it’s just fun to be intimidating.

11. Even if you don’t dress up for the other days, go all out on Purple and White Day.

12. Alder is designated senior territory.

13. Never let your grade stop you from doing something you want to do.

14. Join the track team — even if you aren’t a good athlete, you can find something to do, and it’s the most diverse team at Garfield.

15. If you drive, always have some purple clothing in your trunk just in case…

16. Even if they are 3A now, Franklin will always be our number one rival.

17. Go to at least one Jazz concert and one Orchestra concert; they are officially the best in the nation.

18. Cheer until you lose your voice.

19. Take pride in the good and the bad (e.g. our basketball teams and our football team).

20. Show your Bulldog pride wherever you go.