Things You Know Are True If You Went To High School In Denver

A tried and true Denverite can be hard to come by in our somewhat transient and arguably over-populated metropolis, but if you were fortunate enough to grow up in the magnificent Mile High City, then you’ll know these truths to be undeniable – self-evident even. For better or worse, you know you went to high school in Denver if…

It’s snowed more than a foot in 24 hours, but you know school will still be in session.

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You’ve had to resort to playing hooky to get first tracks…because class is never cancelled due to snow.

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You could do this before you could legally drive.

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You’ve scarfed many a cone here. Even (or especially) in the winter.

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You’ve had your prom pictures taken at a Mile High landmark.

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You know this spot all too well and used to meet study buddies at the Tattered Cover, peruse the bins at Twist & Shout Records, or roam the streets of Colfax after school.

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You waited for this moment all year.

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And this one.

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The first live music you ever saw was at Red Rocks. Sigh.

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Your first “car” took you on adventures like this.

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You had a first kiss or first date here. (And you’ve also never referred to Elitch as “Six Flags.”)

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You pretty much grew up at Coors Field.

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And at Broncos games.

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You’ve wasted away the hours at a city park after dark.

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You and your pals took advantage of Pete’s Kitchen 24/7 policy.

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You’ve spent your weekends watching motocross at Thunder Valley.

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You spent hours honing your skills at the skate park.

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You recognize this scene immediately.

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You’ve had many a late night adventure at Lookout Mountain.

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You instinctively hold your breath when you drive past this section of I-70.

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You’d know this skyline, those Rockies, and these neon sunsets anywhere…and you wouldn’t trade them for the world.

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You know exactly what I’m talking about don’t you, Denverites? Now take a gander at the 14 Biggest Risks of Living In Denver and have another nice little chuckle.