Not being afraid to "step outside the box"," and in essence, be yourself

I want to write a bit about being comfortable with your own self, and being happy with who you are. Sounds cliche, I know. I was very appalled the other day while sitting on the "Senior bench" at good ole' Viewmont High School, one of my friends came up to greet me. As she was walking, it was quite plain to anyone who noticed (which I'm sure no one did) that a group of girls, along with one other boy looked at my friend and quite obviously, observed her outfit. They pointed, and rudely laughed with one another, and sadly, my friend saw. When she turned to look at them, they simply looked away, pretending that they hadn't just two seconds before, been mocking her outfit.

Okay. Now, how old are we? I was very offended, but worse, my friends feelings were very hurt. Which brings me to a more important point. Who do people think they are? It's really sad that A. people get enjoyment out of criticizing others and B. they even give a crap. We're older now. Most of us have applied and gotten into colleges, we are making plans for the future, and I'm willing to bet that a lot of Viewmont's poplulation really could care less what fellow students are wearing and/or doing. Yet, there are still these pathetic "cliques" that simply cannot seem to grow out of their, how shall I put it? "Junior High Phases."
All I want to say is that people need to grow up. We do indeed have some interesting people at our school. But everyone is unique. There should be no set "style." Really though, great for you if you know all the latest trends and insist on only shopping at department stores. Well done! I truly hope that you feel very good about yourself as you get ready for school each day and look in the mirror and say, "Man, I look good in my two hundred dollar jeans!" But guess what? It does not matter. You can wear whatever you want! Everyone has there own style, whether it be "high fashion" clothes, or maybe an ensemble put together from thrift stores, or maybe you prefer to wear red lipstick to school everyday or you want to spike your hair into a mohawk. Who gives? Do whatever you want! If you are comfortable in your own style, that's really all that matters. It has taken me a really long time to learn that, and I hope that everyone can learn it eventually.
Wear what you want and be whoever you want to be! Because trust me, you will make the world a lot more interesting if you are who you want to be, not who the world, or rather Viewmont High School wants you to be.