My High School Experience | Popularity, Bullying, My Yearbooks | Storytime

[@salmaelandalosy3899]

Can we just talk about how pretty she looks? Like girl, you just surpassed the beauty of a model.

[@amandajs21]

Losing a friend young is so hard. I've been there and totally understand why it's still hard to tall about :(

[@TheLaurenNorris]

It is super hard! I am thankful to have only had to go through that once during high school. I miss him everyday!

[@hcshcsdazzle]

As a future teacher, hearing the stories of your teachers not showing you grace is SO UPSETTING. Nobody especially a student should be treated like that. I'm so glad you got out of that situation because of all of that seemed toxic. Every video I watch of yours, I learn more and more about your strength and grace! I love watching your videos because I relate heavily to everything you talk about from experiences to luck, to whatever.

[@TheLaurenNorris]

It wasn't a good place to be at all in my experience. I am so happy I could share this with so many and hear that you can relate!

[@margaretflanagan4129]

Every time she says PCA Me: Pacific Coast Academy

[@TheLaurenNorris]

I made so many zoey 101 jokes about it while I was there 😂

[@cbearx]

This is this first vid I’ve watched of her and I can already tell she’s a super nice amazing person and so gorgeous those mean girls were definitely jealous and wanted to be her they “hated” her but probably actually obsessed with her deep down

[@TheLaurenNorris]

Thank you so much for this sweet comment ❤️

[@vickyodonnell2485]

Lauren, thank you so much for this video. I was picked on & bullied throughout high school as well. You show everyone how we can overcome those experiences with grace & succeed in spite of. You are truly a role model!!!

[@TheLaurenNorris]

thank you so much for this sweet comment!

[@KatesAdventures]

The best revenge is a life well lived.

[@meredithalice731]

wow your sophomore year....that is literally the most annoying thing I can imagine being in a class. That is so unfair, how could the teacher AND principal both completely disregard you like that and lmao proof would've been your regularly better grades...ik at my school teachers would be suspicious of the person who usually DOESNT do well if someone brought up the topic of cheating...wow. i really feel for you. Those adults don't deserve to work in education.

[@TheLaurenNorris]

Oh 100% agree. Both still are working at the school, too. Sophomore year was def one for the books and one I never want to relive.

[@alisharose1215]

Your story breaks my heart. It reminds me so much of my school years so I know how awful it would have been. I was like you and just tried to keep my head down and just get through quietly but had so many other students and teachers hate me for no apparent reason. I’m now 25 and still scarred from my high school experience! You seem like such a sweet person and I’m so glad you’ve found your place at college now!

[@madisonrichmond6933]

I had such a similar high school experience; it was definitely not the best years of my life like everyone says it should be 💕

[@TheLaurenNorris]

it's sad that so many stories end up that way!

[@meghan11]

hahahaha sameeee

[@cococalypso6203]

Underrated channel. 💜

[@TheLaurenNorris]

Stop🥺❤️ you’re so sweet

[@robinrenner7551]

Honestly when I first saw you I was like oh she’s one of those mean popular girls from a school and then I keep watching your videos and I’ve honestly learned my lesson to never judge a book by it cover . You’re so nice and pretty lol

[@ZariWilliams]

Hey girl! How frustrating that your teachers/principal didn’t support you, it’s so disheartening. I went through a similar situation in high school, in English class. We were practicing speeches for an upcoming assignment and everyone had to take turns presenting their draft, so the teacher could give us feedback before our final graded presentation. During the practices, I noticed that a friend of mine (at the time) and another girl in the class, had almost identical speeches. It was definitely bizarre and a few people picked up on it. My “friend” convinced my friend group that this other girl had somehow gotten ahold of her speech and had copied it. For some reason I didn’t quiet believe her and once school had finished for the day, I googled some of the specific sentences I remembered both girls saying. Shockingly, a speech popped up online from a televised interview and when I read through the transcript, it was very very apparent that both girls had copied huge sections from this person’s interview. I told my parents, as I was 16 at the time (I’m 22 now), and I asked for their help and input, on how to approach this issue. My parents gave me their full support and said that I really should tell the English teacher, but I should send in an anonymously email, so I’m not involving myself unnecessarily. So my parents helped me type up the email, attach the online transcript (we even went to the effort of highlight key phrases I remembered both girls explicitly saying) and sent it to the teacher from my parents’ email address. The only reply we got was a short “thank you for your concern, I will look into this matter further”. So there I was feeling like I’d done the right thing, but boy would you be wrong!! The next English class I had, the teacher asked me to wait behind after class, so he could speak to me. He told me straight away that he knew the anonymous email had come from me. He said he looked into my “cheating accusation” and neither of the girls were copying this other person’s televised interview. He also told me that I shouldn’t be so involved in other students’ work, and I should rather be spending more time focusing on my own grade in his class. I was literally dumbfounded and I didn’t even know what to say, I just stood there with tears welling in my eyes. To top off the unpleasantness, he finished off by saying that accusing other students of cheating is “disgusting behaviour” and he doesn’t like dramatic, trouble makers in his class. He made me feel so small and made me feel like a liar. I was so embarrassed to tell me parents the outcome and when I finally did, they were so upset that they wanted to call the school and complain but I begged them not too. I was already so hurt and I didn’t want to give the English teacher another reason to hate me, especially when I had to be in his class for the rest of the year 🙁

[@TheLaurenNorris]

THIS is why people who go into work with children and teens are SO IMPORTANT!!! You have to have a love or connection for this. SO many teachers have to care for their students at all and it’s heart wrenching. It makes those teachers who are amazing and change your life so much more amazing and you are thankful for those. I am so sorry this happened to you

[@calunceford1931]

This is so wholesome, Lauren you are such a sweetheart and you were so active and involved in spite of all the drama. I love your positivity and you are such a great inspiration for other girls and women.

[@QuirkyLivingSim]

Nooo! It makes me so sad that you thought it was lame to look presentable in your first tear! It’s that type of mindset that got you were you are now at such a young age! You are amazing🙌👑💯

[@katiemcmillan941]

Lauren im gonna cry.... when your guidance counselor was praying for you everyday. That is the sweetest thing ever😭😭😭❤

[@evanebelingg]

listening to this makes me so sad :(( she’s so sweet i’m so glad she’s still so positive & kind

[@amandayoksh]

I enjoy all of your videos but this one has been my favorite so far! After being out of high school for a few years, it was super fun to hear someone my age talk about their experiences. Breaks my heart to hear that you had some tough times but oh girl I could relate so much to the mean girl stories! As always, sending you lots of love! Hope you are doing well! 💕

[@TheLaurenNorris]

Thank you so much for your sweet comment! I love being able to be open, honest, and real with you guys❤️

[@carlieroberts6646]

I am going to high school! I can't wait! Thank you for showing us how it went for you. I am sorry for the way you were treated but now look at you God knew what he was doing and had a plan!🌟💜

[@TheLaurenNorris]

Good luck girly!

[@Pama502]

I’m so sorry you endured such heartbreaking and despicable behavior! I had some awful school moments, too (plus I was very shy). The best is look at you now!!! Helping us who follow you feel cutie every time you post🥰

[@rxxrcousin]

Your story about losing a close friend and then your teachers being assholes and not understanding your hardships really tells me high school focuses more on obedience than learning material. That is so disheartening and I'm so sorry you went through that.

[@TaylorBrisgone]

sucha sweet girl with a not-so-sweet past :( i don't understand why girls are so mean, like you're the sweetest person ever. they were just jealous the new girl was taking the spotlight lol love you lauren!

[@torigatling]

Ok so I am binging your videos and my jaw dropped when you mentioned your teacher and the zero on the test... Something similar happened to me during my junior year. I can't believe that happened-or that any of these happened. I am so sorry you had to endure all of this, but it made you the strong woman you are today!

[@briannagroce]

This sounds more like my middle school experience... high school was SO much better for me! 🙃

[@TheLaurenNorris]

Middle school and high school were pretty much the same for me LOL. I am planning on posting a video about my middle and high school bullying sometime soon!

[@sarahbanks1155]

Wow! I just watched your gap year video and I have so much respect for you. I live in the north (not the south) and standards in society are so different. It is amazing how strong you are

[@TheLaurenNorris]

thank you so much for this comment! It is truly amazing to look back sometimes and see what we have all gone through and lived.

[@emilycatherine9459]

I had a super similar experience in public school and transferred to a private school about halfway through! Also, the banana thing had me laughing hysterically...when you “picked up” the intercom and made that face, I just couldn’t stop laughing

[@TheLaurenNorris]

Literally the face I made when I realized what I did🤧✌🏼

[@kaylieburdett8117]

Just watched this and I’m so proud of you. You’re so beautiful inside & out my friend!

[@TheLaurenNorris]

Thank you sweet friend❤️🌟

[@Lexluths]

Uhh your high school experience and mine were both terrible and it makes me feel so much better knowing I’m NOT the only person that had a crappy public school experience!! 🥺

[@katrinathehurricane6342]

Lauren, you’re so beautiful. I saw your Miss USA video and since then I’ve been obsessed with you

[@TheLaurenNorris]

Thank you so much Kat!

[@meghan11]

omg i had a similar experience with a teacher telling me i couldn’t have extra time on an assignment after a traumatic experience i was just like 😶

[@TheLaurenNorris]

It’s super annoying and not right at all. I’m super happy I got out of the situation!

[@meghan11]

Lauren Norris yes i’m happy for you too!

[@honestlyabbysparks1484]

Okay you were a goofy little cutie I wish you could have thrived more!!

[@rxxrcousin]

I had three different principals during my four years of high school which is INSANE. The principal is supposed to have a good relationship with students and it's a prominent position.

[@leannemeng228]

I’m so sorry you had to go through all that as a high school student. Especially your freshman and sophomore years... I was lucky enough to find a high school in the city I currently live in. It’s a small private high school that helps students with learning differences. I appreciated my time there because the teachers/faculty wanted you succeed, like your junior/senior year teachers. I’m also introvert sometimes. From watching your college videos, I’m happy for you, that you don’t have to go through another bad school experience.

[@emilyhillsinger7123]

when you say PCA it reminds me of Pacific Coast Academy from Zoey 101 lol

[@TheLaurenNorris]

LOL I always thought that

[@camron927]

OMG I went to the UCA cheer camp! You totally reminded me that I did! Lol. The memories like flooded back to me like a ton of bricks. I was so scared the whole time.

[@TheLaurenNorris]

SAME they stayed yelling at me😂

[@caitlyn5045]

Lauren Norris girl uca camp sucks. I do love cheer tho haha

[@erin07697]

I hated cheer camp as well 😂

[@212blahblahblah]

Those girls who bullied you were just jealous cause ur so beautiful also love ur vids!! ❤️

[@lucy-xt4rh]

lmao if some girl pushed me and yelled in my face imma yell tf back 😂

[@TheLaurenNorris]

I honestly was just in a state of shock that it even happened😂

[@nybsbfan18]

I can't see the school pictures that well, or what I wrote on the screen in your Sr. year. Interesting video, Lauren. You're always so happy and fun to watch!!! 🙂😁👍

[@mzLaLii]

highschool sucks for most people. I hated mine!

[@achouxo]

my friend group was pretty solid start of this year, but they've all changed sm, the girls are boy obsessed, popularity obsessed and just plain toxic and rude. i told some of my closer friends we should distance with the specific individuals and they agreed w me. then quarantine happened. they continued meeting up despite social distancing rules which isn't any of my business and my parents didnt let me because of corona. in person the girls are really close w me but i'm never invited to hang with them or anything unless I make the plans and if i confront them about it they're like "omg girl im so sorry i didnt make the plans!" and then tell me how we're all besties and they love me. some are SO sweet and kind and i know they love me but at the same time I want new friends but its difficult like we're in all the same classes.

[@joymae]

My best friend passed away as well when I was a freshmen. Grief is so hard.

[@tabbikat86]

I have no idea why KZbin decided to show me your videos. Im 34 and pretty much watch finance, political news and real estate videos. Nonetheless, you seem super sweet and I hope you stay that way! You will go far!

[@anoushkatanwar]

I loveeeee listening to you while doing my skincare! It's so funnnnn ❤️. Please do more of these!!!

[@teresapink1]

that’s sad that you experienced that! I know a couple of people from PCA and they are nicest people! Glad you were able to transfer there :))

[@TheLaurenNorris]

I am very happy I could too!

[@hermionepink96]

I had a horrible high school experience too. I was taken out of my high school because of abuse and homeschooled, but then after awhile, I was sent back to the same public high school and it was awful. I was bullied so much, shoved into doors and so many worse things....high school sucked haha

[@Idkwhatthisiz]

Marissa awhhh I feel so bad hope you’re doing well now x 🥺

[@TheLaurenNorris]

We made it out stronger than we started though right?! People who had an easy High School experience probably are lying LOL

[@jennjoy4108]

I went to a small private high school too! We should compare stories haha!

[@laraelkady3212]

High school is overrated af lmao I like college a lot more

[@TheLaurenNorris]

me too!

[@victoriahipelius55]

The same thing happened with some of my friends. They passed away in a car crash on my birthday last year.

[@ttay_2003]

I tried tennis in my 8th grade year and I sucked at it. I had wanted to be in a sport and I just ended up realizing that I was not a sporty person at all

[@TheLaurenNorris]

IF. THIS. AINT. ME.

[@ttay_2003]

@@TheLaurenNorris aww much love Lauren.

[@b3llagrac3]

you were a gymnast?! that’s so cool! i’ve been in gymnastics for 12 years and i’m a level 9 so it’s always so exciting to meet other gymnasts :) just found your channel and i’m already subscribed!! you have such a sweet soul! 💗

[@omgitsjennxox]

Your story of losing your friend is SO parallel to my cousin passing that it's almost scary. When he was a sophomore he was in terrible car accident with three of his friends right before Thanksgiving break. Three of them passed and one survived and my cousin's funeral was on a sunday a week after the accident...I'm almost wondering if you knew my cousin now. I'm pretty sure you're younger than he was and I know you live in Alabama now, but the story is so similar that I have to ask... did you go to Douglas in Parkland, FL by any chance? I'm almost positive you didn't but my goodness the stories are so similar. Regardless, I know how hard it is to lose someone you're close to and I'm so sorry you went through that. 💕💕

[@victoriachan9515]

I am a special ed major myself and getting my teaching certification. Sadly in my personal experience a lot of people who shouldn't work in education are in the field for the wrong reasons. :(

[@brookeheister]

at 19:51 I can relate soooo much. This guy only came over to my house once. He told me he didn't want a lot of people to find out that we liked each other. I was kind of like okay... at the time but it made me feel bad because he clearly was embarrassed of me for some reason. He didn't introduce me to his mom, only his dad, and he always flaked out on stuff. We had so much wierd stuff go down, it was horrible. I am a veryyyy open person, so the fact that he didn't really bring me around his family or anything irritated me.

[@alisonculpepper4434]

Lauren! This video was so great to watch. I was a year under you at PCA and I looked up to you (and still do!) so much. I remember a lot of the stuff that happened (the LN Show and Bagheera clubs!) but a lot I don't remember. I got so sad listening to your stories of bullying, especially at PCA. You are amazing and loved! Love ya girl! :)

[@TheLaurenNorris]

Alison! Thank you so much for commenting💖 thank you for sharing, this just made my day!

[@rachaelbaird3505]

I wanna see musical theatre videos!! I love Putnam county spelling bee!

[@TheLaurenNorris]

yes! I just asked on my IG for some ideas!

[@ashleyholmes993]

I went to a private school too and hearing your drama stories I was like “yep, sounds about right” hahaha also, ya girl is from Alabama too! Roll tide ❤️

[@WolfFreelandFalloutkid]

I've been in high school for 5 years. because I was in a Special Needs classroom as a special needs student who have Autism. There's students with disability's that couldn't graduate. As for me, I have 2 Disability's I been in school for 5 years instead of being in 4 years normally in my state. nothing bad happen when I was there but just a couple of stuff happens. I'm sorry for your loss of your classmate or friend, same with me because one of my Long time friends who passed away when we made it to freshman year. time was tuff sometimes. fast forward to 2017, I was a Senior and went to 2018, I had to stay for one more year, So I did and just no big deal. in 2018 I was a Senior Again or aka a Second year of being a Senior. There's normal students that been there for 4 years normally but then me I been there for 5 years and the students with special needs or disability's been there for I Don't know how long. So anyway, in 2019 I graduated at the age of 19 Turning 20, which was the last part as a teenager. Now I'm 23 Years old. everything was good when I was in my teen years. I was watching stuff like old cartoons and do some other stuff. by the way, I'm sorry you have to go through a lot of stuff. I'm sure did a very well ;) you stay safe ;)

[@ashlyndunn5995]

Lauren! You’ve got a great voice!!

[@amberose77]

Omg we are the same person 😂 my senior year theater production was hairspray and I was cast as Tracy and it was a literal dream come true! Love your vids 🥰

[@gracedemont768]

Gurll your so pretty, your such a big inspiration to me!!!💕🤩

[@sophiiaawalker]

this video is so interesting to watch as a Brit, there are certain events you talk about and words you use that I thought only existed in films haha - you seem really sweet though and I’m sorry you had to go through all of that 🧡

[@TheLaurenNorris]

Thank you so much!! I can say the same about different countries and cultures and the language, slang, etc!!

[@irenavanillia]

One of my guy friends died as well we were 15-16 at the time. We grew up close (from pre school to junior high) and at the time we lived close by. One night my friend calls my house and didn't think I would pick up as it was late. She asked to talk to my mum. His name slipped from my mums mouth and deep down I wished that he was just in a minor car accident. It wasn't... He took his own life. The day of his funeral I only had one black shirt that had small print of white daisies. One of his classmates told me off for wearing that and I got so upset that I rarely buy anything that it is not black anymore.( Now 38). His grave is next to my grandma's and till this day my mum never asks me to visit my grandma's grave cause she knows how upset I will be. My husband knows never to drive by his house when I am in the car. And till this day and for many many more I still feel like something is missing from my life... As a 38 year old married woman and a mum I cannot stress enough how much I admire you as a person.... ❤️

[@EmilyRyann]

Ugh, high school is so rough... when you have kiddos do you think they’ll go public, private or homeschool?📚

[@thisisrachel4064]

OMG. I forgot about Trumbauer. I hope I spelled that correctly 😂 I went to that in high school class of 2012. We were probably there around the same time!

[@enoutuk7004]

Your channel is so underated, you inspired my latest video Ps: your scrunchie is life

[@TheLaurenNorris]

You are so sweet! Thank you 🥰

[@caileeanne]

i love u lauren. 🥺🥺 i always looked up to you in highschool like i would see you in the halls and be like “oh my god she’s gorgeous” ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@caileeanne]

and i can confirm, everything she says about the public highschool is true. :) it sucked

[@TheLaurenNorris]

I’m crying🥺 thank you Cailee❤️

[@lizzy_1175]

So sorry you had such a bad public school experience but I'm glad you ended up at PCA. I don't remember you that well but remember you seemed so sweet. Hope you are doing well ❤️ Lol thanks for sharing that memory about the drama club. Oh what a time 😂😂

[@TheLaurenNorris]

I am beyond blessed to have been at PCA!

[@marissagouldin7173]

I had the worst high school experience ever but the gag is I actually went to my school counselor when things would happen. She was great but the administration was not and would make students be quiet about anything bad that would happen to them. Also I only really talk to one person from my high school as well.

[@2000RosesintheYard]

Girl! You've had a full life! I've never gone to cheer camp, but I did go to Catholic school in 7th grade.

[@ttay_2003]

Okay so I had a question. I'm going into my senior year of high school and I was wondering if you had any advice or tips. Thank you love ya

[@TheLaurenNorris]

Girl SO MANY. Thank you for this because it would actually be a great video idea!!

[@joymae]

When you said in the video you were at 8k subs and now your girl is over 100k subs!!! Yes Queen!!!

[@Aria-jb1uh]

i’m going to high school next year this year i’m going to 8th

[@connorguin7597]

Just watched this video last night before I went to bed and our stories are so similar...and I was like omg I’ve never related to a girl more I wish we were friends in high school then I had a dream last night and we were best friends 😂

[@kenedideutschman6242]

Lol literally that principal is ridiculous. I had something similar happen to me. In my sophomore year, I had a girl threaten me in front of tons of people because I had told her that I was feeling left out by her in cheerleading and she kept bullying me on social media and I went to the school about it and they did nothing about it. Luckily MN allows students to do college in high school so I dipped and went to a University until I graduated🤪But I got bullied more by the teachers than I did by students. I don't even think that students are the problem anymore it's teachers. I had one tell me I wasn't ever going to get into early college and purposefully gave me bad grades and ope I proved her wrong.

[@Idkwhatthisiz]

You’re so pretty 🥺🤩

[@TheLaurenNorris]

Thank you💖

[@janelynnwilliams3014]

I love your phone case! where did you get it? love your videos💖

[@TheLaurenNorris]

Amazon!

[@jordanhaase8041]

im going into hs next year I-....

[@TheLaurenNorris]

I’m sure you will have a fun time!! Youll make lots of memories 🖤

[@jordanhaase8041]

Lauren Norris omg you replied haha tysm💕

[@elliebellie3796]

I know some people who go to PCA and I know someone who’s transferring there this year! I’m glad you could transfer there!

[@scarlettpaden7571]

Ok I have a little story about my bullying experience when I was in pre k these girls would always bully me and when I was younger I had some bad anger issues so I really didn't listen to her at first and I didn't care but one day she did something that really tiked me off so I bit her on the arm 💀 but I mean she didn't bother me anymore so problem solved now I'm in middle school and I really never have any bullying problems I'm the type of person who would fight someone if they did that so yeah.

[@123hgardner]

Oh my goodness, you are such a doll! I hate that you had such a hard time in high school. High school trolls are dumpster fires. I can't believe you had a perverted teacher who sided with a cheater, and I'm not surprised your principal was terrible. Unfortunately, that happens more than you know.

[@ASMRLalaa]

you are so pretty🦋💕✨

[@jacc1293]

This is so freaking random but you would look stunning with shoulder length hair too!

[@AmishaChhabraMusic]

girl i just found ur channel and i LOVE ur videos and u. ur so genuine and sweet keep being you love!!! u gained a new sub today!!

[@carolinenayor4792]

I’m going completely off topic but what highlighter do you use??

[@laurens7431]

only 6 minutes in but want to say i see literally nothing wrong with your freshman photo! goes to show, we're our own worst critics, whereas other people (more objective) don't see what we don't know. i really admire you. what state are you from?

[@estrellazayas5719]

I wish we could have stayed in touch I lost all my friends too lol

[@TheLaurenNorris]

Same!

[@sunriseasmr9594]

Please still do a makeup routine ❤️

[@missmansfield6306]

My guess is the teachers were so mean to her because she is so pretty and classy.

[@bailey.madison4973]

We have so many things in common this is crazy!

[@gabbyreese369]

I live in prattville!!! I go to the public highschool but I have friends that go to PCA haha

[@gabibrinkmeier2667]

omg our school did putnam county spelling bee too!

[@emilylanxton6925]

we had such a similar experience

[@graceclark5735]

I love her personality:D

[@lunatoledo5109]

I love your videos!!!

[@kayceeross9604]

The girls in your high school(s) were so immature omg-

[@ashleyroberts2521]

Where is your top from it’s so cute!

[@TheLaurenNorris]

Zaful!

[@emmabapst582]

You got a big glow up

[@AloysisGaming]

Car cash thing sounds like what my cusion went threw 5 to 4 years ago

[@sweeterskies]

omg your high school is so toxic. i’m in my freshman year and now i’m scareddddd

[@janne188]

Where are your eyelashes from????