And judging by these photos of kids at a variety of Preston high schools that sentiment certainly rings true. This collection of images are all from the 1990s and features schools like Our Lady’s High School, Tulketh High School and Longridge High School, amongst others. Are you in any of them? Let us know. READ MORE: More pictures of Preston high school teens. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: The ugliest buildings in Preston – as suggested by you. MORE MEMORIES: Look back at life on Cheapside in Preston through the years
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Head of design and technology Bill Eccles, and year 10 pupil Darrell Marjoram, 15, from Broughton High School, near Preston, who have designed and installed an internet page for the school in 1998 Photo: Ian Robinson
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Balshaw's High School player Gareth Hargreaves scores against Leyland St Mary's Catholic High School, in the South Ribble and Preston High School Rugby League Tournament, played at Leyland Warriors ground, on Moss Side Way, Leyland back in 1997 Photo: David Hurst
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Great British athlete Helen Pattinson, from Preston, lifts some weights after opening the new fitness facilities at Lostock Hall High School, near Preston, helped by students Rachel Flynn and Rachael Vickers in 1999 Photo: Iain Lynn
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From left, Philip Strange, Mandy English and Dominic Abbott, of Broughton High School, Preston with the new school minibus back in 1999 Photo: Kevin McGuinness