Superstitions tend to run rampant among high schools.

Whether it’s knocking on wood, never ‘splitting a pole’, wearing lucky underwear on a game day or avoiding walking under a ladder, most people have their little quirks or good luck charms to ease anxiety, prevent harm, or just make their day better.

“I have to wear this necklace that my grandpa gave me every day. I don’t know, if I don’t have it on, my day is terrible, everything just goes bad,” sophomore Kalesyia Thompson said. 

Most superstitions have little meaning and are entirely random. Where they derived from is a mystery, and families pass them down from generation to generation. 

“I heard it from my dad, but it was like, if you’re sweeping and you hit somebody’s foot, it’s like a disrespectful thing,” freshman Brian Taylor said.

Ultimately, these quirks are what make life fun, and maybe they really do bring good luck.