High school was a different experience for each of us here in East Texas. And while we had different experiences, so many of the same things happened to us no matter which school we attended.

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Just like in all the movies and television shows, there are high school stereotypes, for example, the star athlete, the cool upperclassman, or the student council president. While these people might look or act different at each school, they are stereotypes that we all know.

What is also fascinating is you can find the same type of stereotypes when you talk to people who have spent most of their life in East Texas. There are certain things you start to think about areas based on previous experiences. Some of them may be true, while others are just meant to be funny, but they are all relatable.

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So, I thought it would be fun to come up with a list of East Texas towns and connect them with high school stereotypes we all recognize. This was all done in good fun, so please don’t take offense to any of the stereotypes I have listed below.

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There are other high school stereotypes that I did not match up with an East Texas town, such as a cheerleader. But if you have any ideas that would add to my list, send them my way; my email is billy.jenkins@townsquaremedia.com.

Get ready for a few laughs and some East Texas fun. Here is a look at what East Texas towns would match up with some of the high school stereotypes that we’re all familiar with.

East Texas Towns Paired With High School Stereotypes

A lighthearted look at East Texas towns through classic high school stereotypes everyone can relate to.

Gallery Credit: Billy Jenkins

Country Music Stereotypes That Just Ain't True

There's a lot of true country music stereotypes. The one about how every other song is about beer? And the one about country artists proudly flying the flag for America? Yep, we'll cop to those.

But the genre gets a bad rap on a few different points. Keep reading for a list of country music stereotypes that simply aren't true.

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