We are seniors. In high school.

I've seen this in more than a few weekend writings already, so, although you may find this frivolous, bear with me. I want to tell everyone this instead of making the same comment on a lot of different posts.

Affect: (v. tr.)
to produce an effect upon: as a : to produce a material influence upon or alteration in: INFLUENCE

Note the noun form of effect as used in the above definition.

Effect: (n)
something that is produced by an agency or cause; result; consequence: RESULT

Note the verb form of effect as also used in the first definition.

Effect: (v. tr.)
to produce as an effect; bring about; accomplish; make happen: CATALYZE

Three very different definitions. Four years of Hawken education ought to teach us which one to use.