Then and now: Comparing pop culture from first days of elementary school to last days of high school

Josie Elder, Staff Writer • May 20, 2024

As the graduating class of 2024 entered first grade in the fall of 2012, they may not have given much thought to what was popular, but almost 13 years later, they are quite aware and may be surprised that some things have not changed all that much.

September 2012

#1 Song: “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” by Taylor Swift

#1 Movie: “The Avengers”

#1 Book Bestseller: “Fifty Shades of Grey” by E.L. James

#1 Album of the Year: “21” – Adele

Most used Social Media: Facebook

Most Popular State Travel Destination: New York

U.S. President: Barack Obama

Most Popular Cell Phone: Apple iPhone 4S

May 2024

#1 Song: “Fortnight” by Taylor Swift (feat. Post Malone)

#1 Movie: Dune: Part Two

#1 Book Bestseller: “King of Sloth” by Ana Huang

#1 Album of the year: “The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology” by Taylor Swift

Most used social media: Facebook

Most Popular State Travel Destination: New York

U.S. President: Joe Biden

Most Popular Cell Phone: iPhone 15 Pro Max

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Josie Elder, Staff Writer

Junior Josie Elder enjoys spending her free time with friends and family. Elder loves to travel, shop and listen to Taylor Swift. She also loves animals including her three cats and dog. Elder is super excited to become a first-year staff writer for The Griffin.

Katherine Schutzman, Editor-in-Chief

Senior and Editor-in-Chief Katherine Schutzman is a Gilmore Girls-obsessed third-year staff writer and The Griffin Instagram manager. She and her car, Gilda, can often be found in the Starbucks drive-thru or at marching band rehearsal.

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