Rebellion

He awoke and prepared to school, just like any other Monday, but he was smiling even more so than usual. Today’s the day... he thought as he walked the short distance from his house to school. It was cold out, but his bare arms never really did feel it; and even in the rain he’d reject the warmth of the crowded bus for the cold of the peaceful morning.

His stomach churned and clenched with every step, but his mind was set. It was set three months before. It was set days before when he started to doubt his thinking. To him, everything was muted and dim, yet radiant at the same time. He was going to complete the task he gave himself, even if he was the only one.

Three months before, he had an idea that could overthrow an entire system. That was if anyone joined in. For the next two months, he started writing blogs and bulletins on several websites, using various usernames and passwords to protect his identity. As the weeks went by, there were very little responses to such a grand idea. The weekend before the given day was when he started to have second thoughts about it. He was mostly worried about what the reaction from his parents and peers would be. Would they see him differently, shun him, even punish him? In the end, he convinced himself he would stick to his decision, no matter what the consequences. It was his right to do so; anyone else could do so if they wished.

Thoughts rushed and whizzed through his mind as he walked the crowded halls. He thought he could see people cringe, grimace, and stare at him, but he knew it was his mind playing tricks. After locking away his things, he mixed with the line moving into the library, the stage for the event. Signs on the door warned against bringing in food, drinks, electronics, and reminded to bring in #2 pencils. A big sign above the doors had the command: “Quiet while test in process.”

As he walked up the rows of desks and their occupants, he was unaware of the events he had set in motion. A great stir had started three months ago the minute he sent the multiple blogs and bulletins. The news spread like wildfire among the nation. The lack of excitement at his own school was what made him think he failed to spread the news efficiently, but he was afraid any signs in the halls would bring the principal right to him. Oblivious to the actions taking place, he sat down and stared into space as the teacher read aloud the directions to the test. Millions of students, in thousands of schools were doing the same thing at that moment, just listening, their own stomachs tight with apprehension and nerves.

No one moved when the teacher stopped to scan the crowd and continue with the strict instructions. After another short pause, she eyed the clock on the wall and at the right time announced: “You have one hour for part one. Then you will be allowed a short break, then you will start part two. You may begin.”

No other students in the library moved to open their booklet or their pencils. Each just sat straight up, not even looking at each other. Only he looked around at his fellow students in astonishment. Not even the best students, the ones who would’ve obeyed the instructions, opened their booklets. All were statues that wouldn’t move, no matter how many threats the teachers issued. With his eyes tearing, he turned to the front of the library and sat up straight in pride. And so did millions of other students.

Not one student passed the test.

Written by: masayume_soto

6 January 2007

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Posted by: mspepper (tallyann AT hotmail DOT co DOT za ) 6 August 2010

Comments: okay so you hate school. You hate what is taught to you, you hate the teachers. Rebel against the system...fine! But i'm interested to know what you all would like to learn and how you intend to be educated. What system do you have in mind to replace the present one?

Posted by: brad larsen (desertraver17 AT hotmail DOT com ) 14 April 2010

Comments: almost everyone of you are right. school has done nothing but fuck my life over. i dont learn shit from half of the shitty teachers here. my school makes us wear uniforms i mean what the fuck. now there forcing us to wear uniforms. fuck them. i want to rebell but i dont have the power to do it myself i want people to join me in order to get what we want so life can be easier and we can learn more. i plan on us teens to rule school and take over. i will no longer be the bitch from these teachers or be talked down upon. the principals are nothing to me they never take my side when im right and im tired of it please someone help. leave me a message at 7023536217 or email me desertraver17@hotmail.com

Posted by: zeezi35 11 April 2010

Comments: This is great. I wish all of my friends would realize that we're just memorizing useless information & spitting it out on standardized tests our bosses wont even care about in the future. I wish kids wouldn't get so brainwashed, and woke up. Something like this would be AMAZING. If only, if only.

Posted by: Anna (toaster180 AT gmail DOT com ) 16 March 2010

Comments: I have this one English teacher, and she is HORRIBLE at her job. We're reading the Odyssey, but she tries to teach us the pointless parts, like Odysseus's personality traits...will I ever need to no that in life as a chef? hell no!

Posted by: Anna (toaster180 AT gmail DOT com ) 16 March 2010

Comments: I have this one English teacher, and she is HORRIBLE at her job. We're reading the Odyssey, but she tries to teach us the pointless parts, like Odysseus's personality traits...will I ever need to no that in life as a chef? hell no!

Posted by: --- (hhhhhhhhhhhhhh AT fighunited DOT com ) 9 March 2010

Comments: Teachers are overpayed cunts. i think most need to be tought how to teach again most cant even remember what day it is REBEL REBEL REBEL STAB THE EVIL FACIST BEAST IN THE HEART sorry i like FUCK UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU..

Posted by: alex (annonays AT hatasx DOT com ) 9 March 2010

Comments: I hate how the school controll your life they teach you things you will never use u such as fucking art when the fuck do i use art im not even good at it im not the next van goth ima not go round painting sheep or whateva!! i hate teachers all the bull they give you i try to rebel in my own little fucking way. we have this english ''teacher'' she gfives us books she only speaks to shout and she is pretty dumb our school is poorly funded in the toilets the lights are smashed in teh some class rooms the floor is like a cobbled pavement its so fucked up theres like 4 tiles the next is cerment and mud the roof tiles thingys are all long gone and the little stand things look a mess also the walls have things written on them and holes cracks and moss, yes moss they never clean up i mean like once a month. but through all this they seem to have the most expensive staff room with leather seats vending machines free toast cofe tea and other things oh yeah the walls are clean they also have carpet!!!!! i had a little'fight' in like year 5 when a dumb little shit started hitting me in the head for no reason i fought back because im not leting some scruff hit me then i suddenly fuck my whole life up each esembily its well if i was employing some 1 and they had a record of a fight id though it in the bin! all school is is a demoralising waste of time, then why do you speak good english because i end up having to learn at home by websites as my overpayed ape of a teacher cant do there job prop. I used to be the class idiot in year 2 the teachers show'd no support i had to puss myself through tons of depressing nights i was in year 6 one of the smartest kids in the class and now once again in yr 8 i have a fucking teacher who hates me and any kid she sees so now once again i am stupid becauyse of dumb teachers who cant fcking do there job. in maths yea you say i dont understand and you think it'll be ok becuz they said at start they will help you then they flip on you. if you live in england srsly dont go 2 any liverpool schools

Posted by: Ryan Ratliff (Ryanratliff96 AT gmail DOT com ) 11 January 2010

Comments: Ever since I started middle school I've been fighting the system, trying to get free of it. This is the first anti-school website I've ever come across.

Posted by: rachael (rachaellopshire AT yahoo DOT com ) 24 November 2009

Comments: if somehow everyone that enjoys this site could be in a class together then change could be done. i try so hard to tell people that school is trying to brainwash them and "prepare" them for the real world... but they don't listen, in fact, they think they really are getting an education. if i had you all in my class we could overthrow school. school is prison, never forget that.

Posted by: NEPatriotPat (draketheman7 AT yahoo DOT com ) 18 November 2009

Comments: I'm not a kid but went to school in the 70's, in Northern Oregon. I remember every teacher gave out long boring tests, and I could never finish them, they were just so boring. But then I remember one day there was a new math teacher, he taught us ONLY the math an average human being needed to learn, if you wanted anymore, you could ask him for advanced books. Soon he started Art also, and it wasn't like if you suck at art you fail and must be held back. He graded you by how well you really did. Some kids got a C- who were great at art, while some kids got an A+ on the same project, but weren't to good. I hate schools and I am tired of how they can control everything in your life, if your every upset at school you have a mental problem, if you have a personal body problem at school and need to take some time and are late, you get in trouble.

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