A whole new spirit week has hit EHS: five days of crazy outfits, including pajamas, camo, twinkie attire, character costumes and tie-dye. They are fun. They are hilarious. They are…not participated in.

For those of you who jump at the idea of finding an outfit to wear with your best friend, I commend you, and this piece is not directed at you. It’s directed at the rest of you; those of you who sighed and rolled your eyes at the mention of dressing crazily. Newsflash: no one is too cool to celebrate a school spirit week.

Some schools are known for their thriving spirit weeks. You’re lame if you don’t dress up. While I scroll through my Instagram feed and find picture after picture of my friends from other schools, I can feel myself turning green—no, not into Hulk, but into the jealousy monster.

Spirit weeks are a chance to be creative. You are given a broad topic and you can take the costume in whatever direction you please. Your inner fashionista is trying to break free. Don’t hold him or her back.

YOGTHSO: You only go to high school once. You’re here for four years—some a little more, some a little less. Are you going to make the most out of it? Are you going to be involved? Will you jump at the opportunity of having a little fun? At the end of the day, it’s up to you. But consider this your fair warning; you may regret it if you don’t.