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…

1. It's snowed more than a foot in 24 hours, but you know school will still be in session.
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2. You've had to resort to playing hooky to get first tracks...because class is never cancelled due to snow.
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3. You could do this before you could legally drive.
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4. You've scarfed many a cone here. Even (or especially) in the winter.
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5. You've had your prom pictures taken at a Mile High landmark.
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6. 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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7. You waited for this moment all year.
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8. And this one.
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9. The first live music you ever saw was at Red Rocks. Sigh.
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10. Your first "car" took you on adventures like this.
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11. You had a first kiss or first date here. (And you've also never referred to Elitch as "Six Flags.")
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12. You pretty much grew up at Coors Field.
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13. And at Broncos games.
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14. You've wasted away the hours at a city park after dark.
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15. You and your pals took advantage of Pete's Kitchen 24/7 policy.
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16. You've spent your weekends watching motocross at Thunder Valley.
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17. You spent hours honing your skills at the skate park.
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18. You recognize this scene immediately.
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19. You've had many a late night adventure at Lookout Mountain.
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20. You instinctively hold your breath when you drive past this section of I-70.
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21. 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.

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