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Dear Rachelle

By Rachelle Cassidy '08

Dear Rachelle,
I have a volleyball game this Saturday from 7:45am to 2:30 pm. But I have my aunt's 20th anniversary from 11:00 to 5:00pm and my aunt will be so disappointed if I am not there. I don't want to let my team down, but I don't want to hurt my aunt's feeling either. What should I do?
From,
Confused Volleyball Player
Dear Confused,
My advice to you would be to tell your aunt that you are committed to volleyball. You joined the team and now they are counting on you. Tell your aunt you will make it up to her by spending time with her another day.

Dear Rachelle,
I am a freshman this year, and going to high school is a big change from middle school. The work is harder and there are so many people. So far it is not going to well for me. It is so overwhelming. Do you have any advice on how to improve my experience at Diman this year?
From,
Overwhelmed
Dear Overwhelmed,
My advice to you would be to take it one day at a time. Do your best in all of your classes and shop. More importantly, get into after school activities. This way you will meet a lot of people and you are sure to make some new friends. That will make you feel more comfortable in school.

Dear Rachelle,
My mom and I fight a lot. We end up yelling at each other pretty much every morning before school. What can I do to avoid it?
From,
Too Much Tension
Dear Tension,
You don't say what the fights are about, but let's just say it is the normal stuff: not being on time, your clothes, or your attitude. My advice to you would be to try to see things your mom's way. Also, stay calm during the argument and try to communicate your feelings without yelling. Sooner or later she might notice you have matured and she might start to see things your way too!

Dear Rachelle,
I have this friend who talked to me all the time. She always used to come over and hang out with me and my sister. Now my friend doesn't even call. We can't even figure out what we did wrong. Should we try to talk to her?
From,
Puzzled
Dear Puzzled, My advice to you would be not to worry about it too much. If a friend doesn't like you for you, then they are not a friend at all. Look at the bright side: you will always have your sister!

Need advice? Submit questions or concerns for Dear Rachelle to: jrebello@dimanregional.org or in person in Room D102.