Class of 2012

Madelyn Neutzel, Reporter

Favorite Book – The Hunger Games 

A science fiction novel, written by Suzanne Collins in 2008, took the win for the favorite book for the class of 2012. 

In the 2011-2012 school year, 36.9 million copies were sold. It was the raving book of Dallastown and the United States.  

The Hunger Games is based on an annual event where one boy and one girl from each of the 12 districts surrounding the capital are randomly selected to participate in a televised deathmatch.

Written from the perspective of Katniss Everdeen, who was selected to part take in the event. 

The class of 2012 also voted Harry Potter, The Bible, and Twilight Saga for second, third, and fourth place in this category. 

 

Favorite TV Show – The Big Bang Theory 

The 12-season series focuses on five friends: Howard, Penny, Sheldon, Raj, and Leonard (left to right). (freepngimg.com)

For the Class of 2012s favorite TV show, the Big Bang Theory came out on top. 

Originally aired on CBS, the Big Bang Theory came out in 2007 and continued with new episodes until 2019.  The show produced 274 episodes over 12 years.

Based on best friends and roommates Leonard and Sheldon, the show is about how these two people try to understand how the universe works, and how none of that brilliance helps them with their social lives. 

The class of 2012 also chose Lost, Pretty Little Liars, and Family Guy as the other class favorites.  

 

Favorite Hangout Spot – A Friend’s House

Hey, want to come over later?  The class of 2012 picked a friend’s house as their favorite hangout spot. 

The door of possibilities when hanging out at a friend’s house is endless. You can do anything from watching a movie to makeovers to going outside, the possibilities are endless. 

Along with a friend’s house, the class of 2012 also enjoyed hanging out at Sheetz, Sweet Frog, and Starbucks. 

 

Favorite Fashion Trend – Dresses

A senior from 2012 is wearing one of many styles of dresses that were a hit 10 years ago. (2012 Senior Issue)

Dresses, it’s something lots of people hate in 2022, but the class of 2012 loved them. 

Dresses are so easy to execute. It is a whole outfit in one. You never have to go through the stress of finding a top and bottom that match. 

Not only are they easy, but they are oh so comfortable. You can even wear them for any occasion. Dress them up or dress them down. 

Some other favorites of the class of 2012 are scarves, Sperrys, and mid-calf socks.

 

Favorite App – Twitter

The sound of the little bird chirping after posting a tweet was a class favorite in 2012. 

Twitter is simply a social networking app where you can make short posts known as tweets. You can post text, photos, videos, and links. 

Twitter is popular because of its ability to share breaking news, and share content that interest you. 

Along with Twitter, some other voted favorites were, Instagram, Temple Run, and Draw Something.