We’re All in This Together

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I can’t believe it! Today is the ten year anniversary of “High School Musical.” I just finished watching the cast reunion on Disney Channel. I am so glad they maintained close relationships with one another. I had a huge, goofy smile on my face listening to them reminisce. HSM was a HUGE part of my childhood, and I want to take a trip down memory lane to share with you my most vivid memories.

1. I don’t actually remember watching the premiere of HSM. I may not have watched it on January 20th, but I discovered it soon after because I remember following the cast’s every move and watching the premiere of “I Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You.”

2. I freaked out when the music video mentioned above premiered. It was an extra song featured on the soundtrack but not in the movie. I watched it to death! It also fed my suspicion that “Zanessa” was real. 😍

Video Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFB54wp41zo

3. Seeing Zac Efron sing in the music video strengthened my belief that he sang in HSM. He didn’t, but I believed and fought for him until the 2nd movie came out (he sang in the last 2 movies). I’ve learned to live with it. 😂

4. I might as well follow #3 with the fact that Zac Efron was a 2000s heartthrob featured in Bop, J-14, M, Tiger Beat, etc. Yes, I did have posters of him on my wall, but I also had posters of the other cast members. No shame. ;)

5. I believe this happened in either 2009 or 2010, but me and my dance friends put together a big sleepover complete with food, games, and a “High School Musical” marathon. There was a lot of squealing, laughing, singing, and crying.

6. Every time we did jazz squares in dance class, me and my friend Katie would look at each other and quote: “It’s a crowd favorite. Everybody loves a good jazz square.” Every time without fail!! Nailed it.

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6. Up until 2010 (the big bad Zanessa breakup), I followed the cast’s every move. They were the BIG Disney celebrities of the 2000s. I wouldn’t say I was obsessed, just genuinely curious and in awe. I think every young girl goes through that phase. I looked at every publicity photo, listened to every solo and group song, and read every magazine. I also want to clear up that the breakup wasn’t the reason I lost interest. I still look up the cast from time to time, but everybody grows up and leaves behind the things of childhood.

Favorite Character: Gabriella Montez