Summer Stereotypes:

An unofficial guide to Archie students

As summer comes to an end and the school year starts back up, every Archie Williams student had a unique summer experience. From plans of travel, gaming, working, and studying, everyone spent their summer differently. Despite the differences, many of us fall under some recognizable archetypes that we see every year. Without further ado, here are the five types of students that you’ll be sure to recognize.

5. The Explorer

We all have one friend that seems like they have been everywhere. Hawaii during winter break, Europe during spring, and ski trips to Tahoe mixed in throughout the year. Summer, however, is when they truly hit their stride. Before you’ve even realized that it’s summer break they’ve already posted on Instagram from across the world. Chances are The Explorer isn’t even in your class during finals week, instead, they’re on the trip of your dreams. While the trips can make you jealous, they usually come back to school with the craziest stories.

4. The Athlete

Despite the scorching heat or invites to do literally anything else, you can be sure to find The Athlete at a sports field either running on the track or practicing their sport on the turf. If you’re hanging out with them, chances are you’re either hiking, surfing, or playing a sport together. One of the most puzzling things about them is their ability to seem to be constantly everywhere at once. Every time you go to the gym, they’re there, every time you’re at Good Earth, they’re getting a double protein taco salad, and every time you want to work out, they’re one step ahead of you. The Athlete is admirable, but thinking about them too much may cause you to feel like a slacker. 

3. The Worker

Many students, especially upperclassmen, have a job or have a friend or two that does. Usually people work normal hours for a high school student trying to make money while enjoying their summer. The Worker, on the other hand, takes being employed to a new level. The chances of seeing this student outside of a work uniform during the summer are low. They may serve your table when you’re out to dinner with your family, lifeguard at the Sleepy Hollow Pool, or just do odd jobs around the neighborhood. The important thing is: they don’t stop working. If you try to ridicule them for working so much, they’ll probably show you how much money they’ve already made, which will quickly humble you. 

2. The Academic Weapon

While you are starting to enjoy your hard-earned break, The Academic Weapon already finished a course at College of Marin and studied for next year's finals. They are no-nonsense and will do what is necessary to get into the college of their dreams. Their end-of-summer stats include: 1 Summer program completed, 1+ College of Marin course taken, finished summer reading with 10 books of their own choice, and 1 internship successfully worked. These are some of the hardest-working, determined students of Archie. If you take an AP class, there’s a high likelihood that they are in it, along with 5 others. Don’t be surprised if one of them ends up winning a Nobel Prize or being your boss when you’re older.

1. The Average Falcon

The Average Falcon spends their summer in the most balanced way, enjoying many aspects of life. Their summer may include a short trip to Lake Tahoe, local hikes, and quality time with family and friends. The Average Falcon has a summer that is guaranteed to be fun, and maybe a little boring. When the temperature starts hitting triple digits and the sun won’t go away, they may be stuck inside focusing on video game accomplishments or at the Fairfax Theatre. When the weather isn’t so hostile, you can probably find them getting ice cream at Scoop, at the beach, in San Francisco, or hanging out around town. They may work at a local restaurant a couple nights a week to fund their summer spending. All things considered, The Average Falcon has a great summer, passing time with friends and family, enjoying their game console, and getting to know the place they live a little better