On last night's episode of "If You Really Knew Me," we met Paige, the drill team captain that didn't realize how much her parents' restrictive and discouraging nature upset her. Like many other teenagers, she was guilty of bottling up her feelings and hiding behind a happy face. Challenge Day brought her emotions to the surface and even helped her reconnect with her good friend Guada.

Check out the bonus video below, where Paige checks in before and after Challenge Day to talk about the kids who are teased at her high school. The fact that they can pick their heads up and still come to class every day proves how strong they really are, and she's truly inspired by them.

On tonight's episode of "If You Really Knew Me," we met Matthew, an isolated kid that just couldn't connect with his classmates or family. During Challenge Day, he released a lot of of pent-up emotion, and at the end, found a way to bond with his peers. Below, check out our follow-up with him.

Before Challenge Day, I shut myself off from people, but the experience helped me trust others and now I'm open and outgoing. Also, Devin and I stopped avoiding each other at school, and we're on better terms. Overall, Challenge Day changed my perspective for the better. I realized that everyone has a backstory, and I'm now more understanding and willing to help anybody that needs someone to listen.

As far as my past suicidal thoughts, they are extinct. I'm a proud supporter of To Write Love On Her Arms, a nonprofit that helps people struggling with depression, and I plan on partaking in TWLOHA Day this year.

Thank you,

Matthew Ablon

Each week, "If You Really Knew Me" spotlights students who participate in Challenge Day and come out the other side empowered to be true to themselves and judge other people less. On tonight's episode, we met Paige, a teen who says the experience helped her improve relationships with the people around her. Check out our follow-up with her below...

Challenge Day taught me to let my feelings out and not keep them bottled up inside. I learned the importance of having a strong family relationship. My mom and I now get along better, and I'm even trying to be more involved with my siblings.

Guada and I have also become a lot closer. We hang out almost every weekend. I'm so glad to have her back as my friend/sister. I completely trust her now, which is something I didn't think I could do. Challenge Day truly made me understand my life and appreciate the people in it.

Much Love,
Paige

Whether or not you're currently in high school, you may have found Paris High's story of self-imposed segregation relatable. On tonight's episode of "If You Really Knew Me," a number of the students pointed out the dividing lines in their cafeteria, while other kids seemed completely unaware of the issue. It wasn't until everyone was asked to split up the room by race that the realization fully set in. Eric, who appeared very affected by the whole experience, courageously stood up and encouraged his classmates to put an end to the mindless judging.

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Throughout the season of "If You Really Knew Me," we've heard multiple students refer to the athletes on campus as being the most popular, but we've also learned that sport teams aren't perfect. Remember Travis from Freedom High, who pledged to end racism on the football field? He took a big step encouraging his teammates to rethink their thoughts and behavior, but it also (hopefully) taught his other peers that they don't need to be envious of jocks -- they're struggling with their own sets of problems, too.

Check out a sneak peek of next week's all-new episode (the show is preempted tomorrow night to make room for "MADE: The Movie"!), where Challenge Day heads to Paris High in Texas. It's a school that's dominated by the football team, so students that don't know how to throw around the pigskin feel like they're missing out.

How do you pick a theme song for a show named "If You Really Knew Me"? Truth is, it's not easy. First you have to consider everything "IYRKM" stands for, namely opening up, having a heart and realizing it's never too late to see yourself (and those around you) through fresh eyes. It's a show about shrugging off misconceptions and embracing the power of positive change, a show about reinvention and reserving judgment. More important, it's a show about waking up one day and realizing that everyone has a story to tell, so it deserves a monster lead-in like Theft's "Never Be The Same."

So who's behind it? That'd be songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Matt McCartie, who bounced around in several bands (most notably, Driver Eight) before finding his stride with Theft. No stranger to MTV, Theft recorded "Fireworks Explode" (about a friend's tragic brain injury) for an episode of "True Life" and had "Breathing Underwater" picked up as the theme song for DJ AM's "Gone Too Far." Although his style (Beatles-inspired, with a punch) draws comparisons to U.K. imports Coldplay and Oasis, McCartie's latest tracks show off his sharp, playful range and his ability to channel anyone (from Green Day to Kings of Leon), depending on his whim.

Back now with "Never Be The Same," McCartie once again proves himself to be a skillful storyteller, with loud, lilting vocals and a knack for narrative edge. Watch this extra-special video vershe of the "If You Really Knew Me" theme song (paired with memorable moments from the show), and let Theft take you to a world where emotions run high -- and every day's a new beginning.

+ Wanna hear more? Scope out Theft's full MTV artist bio, plus find The Band McCartie Built on Facebook and MySpace (or check 'em out on the red carpet)!

On last night's episode of "If You Really Knew Me," we met Josh, a Colusa High student that was unhappily playing the role of the introverted nerd, when deep down inside, he had dreams of throwing around a football with buddies. He said that his classmates and family had forced this character upon him, and in many ways, he felt jailed inside his (mistaken) identity.

Check out his self-made video below, where Josh explains how being labeled a geek makes dating much more challenging. He's totally bummed that girls aren't into dorks, and he's the only one of his friends that just can't get a relationship going. (If only he knew that in about 10 years, all the girls will realize that nerds are the only ones worth dating!)

It's not uncommon for people to process ridicule by transferring the negative energy onto someone else. In tonight's episode of "If You Really Knew Me," we met Josh, an innocent nerd who felt completely trapped by his peers. On Challenge Day, he cried about being harassed around the clock. He felt like he'd been forced to play the part of the secluded geek when really, he had dreams of running down a football field. The interesting twist, however, came when Josh admitted that he'd been just as mean to his classmate, Mimi, as others had acted toward him. Somehow, making her feel like crap helped him stifle his unhappiness.

+ Have you ever been made fun of and then turned around and teased someone else? Take the poll and feel free to share in the comments section.

When you're watching "If You Really Knew Me," music's probably the last thing on your mind. But if you happened to hear a few strains of Green River Ordinance's "Outside" on last night's episode (while scoping out Putnam City West), we don't blame you for noticing. And if you were, understandably, too distracted by Malcolm's breakthrough to focus on the soundtrack, allow us to fill you in on what you missed.

The first thing you need to know about pop/rock band Green River Ordinance? You probably already know them -- or, at least, you've (most likely) heard their songs before. Their 2010 hit "Rise Up" went international on the Team USA Olympic Soundtrack and 2009's "On Your Own" (our personal fave!) turned heads on a recent episode of Lifetime's "Drop Dead Diva." Oh, but don't worry -- if you're not familiar with the five-man rock posse (or their Fray-meets-Third Eye Blind hooks), it's never too late to become a fan.

Formed in 2003 in Fort Worth, Texas, by brothers Geoff and Jamey Ice (who play bass/guitar for the group), Green River Ordinance recorded their first EP (2005's "The Beauty of Letting Go") from the unlikely reaches of a church basement. Over the next three years, the Ices (joined by frontman Josh Jenkins, drummer Denton Hunker and guitarist Josh Wilkerson) hit the ground running, releasing another EP, perfecting their sound (think Matchbox Twenty, with sharper nails) and getting their name out via a successful grassroots campaign.

So what happened next? Well, thanks in large part to their loyal fans (aka YOU!), GRO started scoring better venues (playing gigs with Eisley and Collective Soul), inked a deal with Virgin Records in '07 (woot, woot!) and saw their 2009 LP, "Out of My Hands," reach No. 10 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, with two hits on the Billboard Top 40.

Now, after seven long years in the biz (what? they can't all be Justin Bieber!), Green River Ordinance is poised and ready for their breakout success. See what all the buzz is about by reading their MTV Artist bio, listening to them on Rhapsody and watching their "On Your Own" video, below.

Last night's episode of "If You Really Knew Me" invited us into the halls of Putnam City West High. There, inside the comfort of the school's gymnasium, Challenge Day leaders Vinny and Sela encouraged students to step out of their comfort zones and tell their classmates about what's really going on in their lives. Malcolm, the class clown, put down his bag of jokes, opened up and even shed a few tears with his peers.

Check out this bonus video, where he checks in after Challenge Day and admits that he's never cried that much in his entire life. He connected with his own trapped emotions, and he'll never, ever, forget the experience.