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Videos: MTV's If You Really Knew Me
In high school, there are the students who rule the school -- like jocks, cheerleaders, and the popular kids -- and the ones who get picked on -- like nerds, emos, and outcasts. That's just high school, right? But what if you could change that?
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EPISODE 112: ROYAL OAK HIGH SCHOOL
Aired October 12, 2010
In a picturesque suburb of Detroit, the students at Royal Oak High School lead lives that are far from picture-perfect.
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EPISODE 111: RANCOCAS VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Aired on July 20, 2010
Freedom High is a school divided by race and cliques. Will Challenge Day break down the barriers amongst these groups?
EPISODE 110: GRANITE FALLS HIGH SCHOOL
Aired on Septermber 28, 2010
The students at Granite Falls High School create stereotypes to label their peers at Crossroads, an alternative high school in the area, until Challenge Day comes to town and breaks down their exclusive attitudes.
EPISODE 109: COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL
Aired September 21, 2010
Check what happened when Challenge Day came to Columbia High School in Columbia, South Carolina.
EPISODE 108: NEENAH HIGH SCHOOL
Aired September 14, 2010
At Neenah High School, the jocks (and jicks) and preps rule the halls, while the outsiders are left to fend for themselves.
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The All-American High School
Check out these emotional clips from Challenge Day at Neenah High School.
Listen Up
Check out these emotional clips from Challenge Day at Neenah High School.
I Can Only Go So Far
Check out these emotional clips from Challenge Day at Neenah High School.
Friends Again
Check out these emotional clips from Challenge Day at Neenah High School.
Weekend Plans
Check out these emotional clips from Challenge Day at Neenah High School.
EPISODE 107: DENVER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Aired September 7, 2010
Meet the students at Denver School of the Arts, where the spotlight shines on the performers, while other students wait in the background.
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A Different Kind of High School
At Denver School of the Arts, popularity is determined by who is onstage and who is behind the scenes.
Drop The Waterline
Berenice encourages the students of DSA to be themselves 100% of the time.
I Almost Wasn't Here
Sam the techie confronts Billy the actor and breaks down during his If You Really Knew Me.
The Struggle To Find Strength
Khalil gets emotional when talking about the loss of his mother and how he struggles to remain strong at school.
Getting Noticed
Singer Jett and Artist Bianca bond over the importance of culture in their artwork, and discuss post-high school plans.
Father and Son
Khalil reads his dad a letter that he wrote during Challenge Day.
EPISODE 107: BONUS CLIP DENVER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Aired September 7, 2010
Stephanie gives us the 'real' her.
EPISODE 106: PARIS HIGH SCHOOL
Aired August 31, 2010
Being yourself at Paris High School is no easy task.
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Meet the Cliques
Get to know the Paris High School cliques.
Eric the Jock
Get to know the Jock on campus.
Matthew the Nerd
Get to know the 'poster child' for nerd.
Meet Paige
Paige tells us about her family life.
Marshay's Sister
Marshay has a heart to heart with her big sis.
The Ending of Cliques
Ashleigh the 'loner' and Eric the 'jock' spend some quality time together.
EPISODE 106: BONUS CLIP
The Inside Scoop
Paige shares her life and feelings with us from her hometown.
EPISODE 105: COLUSA HIGH SCHOOL
Aired August 17, 2010
Can Challenege Day, a workshop that advocates understanding and love across different school cliques, change Colusa High School's close-mindedness?
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Everyday Life
Get a taste of life at Colusa High School
Getting Serious
The Challenge Day leaders encourage the students of Colusa High School to Step out of their comfort boxes.
Josh's Story
Find out what troubles wait at home for Josh.
The Line
The students at Colusa High walk The Line.
Let It Out
Lynae speaks her mind for all her peers to hear.
New Bonds
Josh and Carlos find out some similarities between them thanks to Challenge Day.
EPISODE 104: PUTNAM CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Aired on August 10, 2010 @ 11pm/10c
Challenge Day leaders, Sela and Vinny, hit up Putnam City West High School to change the way the students think about each other.
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Putnman City West High School Cliques
Meet a variety of students at the school.
Starting Off
Vinny and Sela start off Challenge Day with a stable foundation.
The Loner
Kyle explains why he's a loner.
What's It Like?
The students of Putnam City West High School walk The Line.
Ashley's Talk
'The brain', Ashley, pushes for a better future.
Carson's Note
Carson reads a note he wrote to his friend and classmate who recently passed away.
EPISODE 104: BONUS CLIP
Clowning Around
Malcolm expresses his feelings during the days surrounding Challenge Day.
EPISODE 103: RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
Aired on August 3, 2010 @ 11pm
In a school where camo is 'in', Riverside High is about to be flipped upside down and cliques dissolved.
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In the Know
Get to know the cliques at Riverside High School.
Katie's Story
Being Homecoming Queen doesn't necessarily mean you are a happy person.
Brittney's Past
The 'outcast' of Riverside High School has a very dark past with her family.
The Line
Sometimes, the best way to open up is to see others in the same position as you.
Goodbyes
The Challenge Day leaders wrap up the day with an emotional goodbye.
Logan's Change
Logan attempts to talk his friends into treating other students with more respect.
EPISODE 103: BONUS CLIP
Living the Life
Logan & Rachel's stories.
EPISODE 102: ANTHONY WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL
Aired on July 27, 2010 @ 11pm
Anothony Wayne High School has it's fair share of bullying, whether it be face to face or through other ways of communicating.
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Meet the Cliques
Anthony Wayne High School is no exception when it comes to cliques.
Steppin' Out
Vinny warms the students up and pulls them out of their comfort zone.
To Be You
Emily shares who she is to her small group.
Conforming the Bully
Aaron explains his reasoning for being a mean, negative person to others and the students share a passionate embrace.
The Line
The students at Anthony Wayne High School cross The Line when their turn comes.
I'm Sorry
Emily shows her regret for being a bad friend.
EPISODE 102: BONUS CLIP
My Own CliqueGet to know Brian and find out his story.
EPISODE 101: FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL
Aired on July 20, 2010
Freedom High is a school divided by race and cliques. Will Challenge Day break down the barriers amongst these groups?
EPISODE 101: BONUS CLIP #1
Thoughts on Challenge DayGet to know Leikin and find out how Challenge Day changed her life.
EPISODE 101: BONUS CLIP #2
The Day AfterLeikin, up early for school, tells what she will do after Challenge Day has ended.
EPISODE 101: BONUS CLIP #3
Talking Through It
Sometimes, sitting down and talking through a problem, begining to end, can really do the trick.
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