• Decorating your school locker is a great way to express your individuality.school lockers image by david hughes from Fotolia.com
  
  Although lockers are designed to hold school books and personal possessions, they also can be used for personal expression. Many students use their locker spaces to express their individuality, and whether he or she is a sports fanatic or “American Idol” enthusiast, lockers can reflect personalities, interests and passions.
  
  

Friendship

• Taking photos is a great way to document your memories and friendships. Upload pictures from cell phones or digital cameras, print the images on photo paper and create a vivid collage featuring best friends and family. Or, create a CD locker magnet that can be applied easily to the inside. Take an old CD, attach three magnets to the back of it and decorate the front of the disc by attaching friends’ school photos.
  
  

Teen Idols

• From Justin Bieber to Robert Pattinson, many teens are drawn to famous pop icons. Teen gossip magazines such as BOP and Tiger Beat are full of pin-up posters and full-page photos featuring teens' favorite pop artists and actors. Teens can tear out their favorite photos and tape them inside their lockers.
  
  

Sports

• Whether he or she is a Phillies fan or an avid soccer player, a die-hard sports fanatic can express passion for sports with a little creativity. Teens can print photos of his or her favorite players and display them, of hang sports trading cards. He or she also can document their passion with personal photos. Have a family member or friend take photos of you playing and hang the photos in your locker. Every time you open your locker, you will be reminded of your talents and passions.
  
  

Art

• Are you artistic? A locker can provide the perfect showcase for your artwork. Exhibit your drawings or paintings and be reminded of your talents every time you open your locker. Or, express your admiration for a famous artist by adhering a copy of your favorite work inside.
  
  

Music

• Teens may be drawn to certain fads and pop-culture icons, but others may be inspired by lesser-known artists. Whether you’re a fan of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs or MGMT, you can decorate your locker to reflect your devotion. Spin and Rolling Stone magazines provide readers with photos of indie artists. Cutting and pasting images of your favorites on the inside of your locker will declare your love and enjoyment every time you stop by your locker.