When it comes to having a sibling, the dynamic between different pairs of younger and older can differ. Growing up, going to family events, and generally sharing a living space together can create a bond like no other. But what happens when siblings encounter in a non home atmosphere? Does sharing a school environment with each other affect the relationship between siblings? On a quest to discover what it is like to go to school with a sibling, I interrogated the sisters and brothers of Berkley High.

First, I talked with freshman Charlie and senior Devin Price to find out about their brotherly friendship.

Q: When seeing each other in the hallway, do you ignore each other or say “hello”?
Devin: I always say hi to Charlie in the hallway to see how his day is going.
Charlie: We always talk to each other.

Q: Do you share any friends?
Devin: Not really, since we have a big age difference.
Charlie: We still talk to each other’s friends, but we aren’t close with them.

Q: Do teachers say you look like each other?
Devin: A teacher has never said that to me.
Charlie: Ms. Zacharias told me that I look like Devin.

Q: Which one of you are your parents favorite?
Devin: Charlie.
Charlie: Me.

Q: What is your biggest pet peeve that your sibling does?
Devin: Charlie can be very cocky and think that he is good at everything.
Charlie: He will start arguments for no reason.

Q: What is a funny memory of your sibling?
Devin: In Charlie’s first hockey practice in high school, he fell on the ice. Everyone laughed.
Charlie: Devin and I were playing hockey mini sticks in the basement and his stick went in the air and chipped half of my tooth.

Q: Are you ever embarrassed to be seen talking to your sibling?
Devin: Not at all
Charlie: No, never.

I then spoke with senior Ariel and sophomore Sharmel Gibson about the relationship between this dynamic duo.

Q: When seeing each other in the hallway, do you ignore each other or say “hello”?
Sharmel: I usually smile when I see her, but not necessarily say hi.
Ariel: I would smile at her.

Q: Do you share any friends?
Sharmel: We share some friends.
Ariel: I am friendly with Sharmel’s friends.

Q: Do teachers say you look like each other?
Sharmel: No, never.
Ariel: No.

Q: Which one of you are your parents favorite?
Sharmel: There isn’t a favorite.
Ariel: Sharmel is definitely the favorite.

Q: What is your biggest pet peeve that your sibling does?
Sharmel: Personally, I would say that Ariel is not a very clean person. Her messiness can be a bother for me.
Ariel: She does not listen to directions. When being told what to do, she either does not listen or gets defensive.

Q: What is a funny memory of your sibling?
Sharmel: Sometimes when our mom is yelling at us, we make eye contact and communicate with no words so that we have a mutual understanding of the absurdity of the situation we are in.
Ariel: When we were little, we were in a store, Sharmel started dancing and it was super funny.

Q: Are you ever embarrassed to be seen talking to your sibling?
Sharmel: No, not really.
Ariel: No.

Lastly, junior Ian and freshman Aynsley Smith told me about their sibling life.

Q: When seeing each other in the hallway, do you ignore each other or say “hello”?
Aynsley: I say “hello” to him. Or I try to shove him into a locker.
Ian: I usually say “hi” to Aynsley.

Q: Do you share any friends?
Aynsley: We don’t share friends.
Ian: God no, I am not friends with any freshman.

Q: Do teachers say you look like each other?
Aynsley: No, I’m nowhere near as ugly as Ian..
Ian: A teacher has never told me that we look alike.

Q:Which one of you are your parents favorite?
Aynsley: I am the favorite.
Ian: I am definitely the favorite.

Q: What is your biggest pet peeve that your sibling does?
Aynsley: He can be loud. He also will dribble his basketball inside the house and it really annoys me.
Ian: It bothers me when Aynsley is mean for no reason.

Q: What is a funny memory of your sibling?
Aynsley: When we were younger, I purposely destroyed Ian’s DS.
Ian: When on vacation, Aynsley and I raced up the stairs like from the Rocky Movie.

Q: Are you ever embarrassed to be seen talking to your sibling?
Aynsley: Yes.
Ian: No, I am not.

All in all, the siblings of Berkley High School are truly kind souls. When in a public atmosphere, they are all willing to lend a helping hand to the other. After talking to all of these siblings, I was really shown how growing up together creates wholesome relationships and beautiful memories. These siblings have a bond unlike any other.