The night was still dark, illuminated only by the dim twinkle of stars and the hazy light of a few distant streetlights. The bitter autumn air stung my face as I stepped out of the car onto the parking lot pavement. I grabbed my ball and sneakers, slung my bag over my shoulder, and marched towards the gym alongside my two friends. I pounded on the imposing black door three times, and we waited. Like always, the door swung open,...

Historically, the American high school has developed the intellect of the citizens of the most powerful nation on Earth. As a society we idealistically believe that any person who receives and education and works hard will find success. Unfortunately, the American high school system fails not only to properly educate students, it fails to motivate them. High school doesn’t do enough to prepare students for the real world. At the same time, expectations have dropped to the point where...