Amanda S. wrote: In my eyes Peyton Sawyer is an intense, intelligent, and wonderfully independent character; a unique thing to find on your common cable surf. She is an exceptional, realistic role model for the many impressionable young girls who watch “One Tree Hill”. She never lets herself be compromised, and though she makes mistakes she never acts injudiciously. This exceptional character is the norm on “One Tree Hill,” which has a colorful variety of characters, all on the same par as Peyton. Each character on the show has shown remarkable character development, which sets this show above the rest. With each trial the characters learn and grow, which keeps the show interesting and of an eminent quality.

Megan B. wrote: My favorite character is Peyton. Firstly, I love her style of fashion. Her hair is cool and different; most girls have straight or wavy hair; however she stands out with her curly hair. Peyton has her own style; I like it because it’s modest. Secondly, I love the fact that when she’s depressed she goes in her room, puts on music and just draws. It’s almost like she’s keeping a drawing diary. Her artistic skills are really good; I love her style of painting and drawing. Thirdly, I like the person she is--she puts her friends first. Peyton has been through many things that many people can relate to, and it's interesting watching how she deals with them. Overall, I think Peyton stands out from the crowd both through her personality and style. I know if I lived in "One Tree Hill," I would definitely be her friend.

Sarah R. wrote: My favorite "One Tree Hill" character is Brooke Davis. She knows how to be herself and she’s always outgoing with a positive attitude. She proves that people make mistakes but it doesn't have to change your whole life. She is not afraid of change and she is always willing to experience something new. When she became class president she was showing just one of the 'cool' things she can do when she sets her mind to it. I like her personality and how because of the person she is, she always has the support of her friends. Sometimes it seems as if she comes off as stuck up but she has proven to everyone that she is a person who truly cares and likes to make her life worth something. Brooke is my favorite character because when there’s something she wants, she has faith in herself and never gives up.

Hannah M. wrote: Truthfully, many will choose anyone but Brooke, and I see their reasoning, but I think a tad differently. Sure, I was the girl longing to be her, but that hardly holds importance. Recently, being 230 pounds, I would watch her and wish I was “that girl.” A party in a person, the whole nine yards, she had it all. I’ve always wanted to be “that girl” so I lost a hundred pounds and tried it out. But, just as she realized this season that life isn’t one big party, I began see the same for myself. She wanted substance. I wanted popularity. For a little while, I was “that girl,” but I chose to have more substance in life, and focus more on my future. Even though we come from two completely different “sides” of the chain, our stories somehow miraculously intertwine, and create a state of balance.

Sarah G. wrote: Lucas Scott, better known as Chad Michael Murray, is inevitably the best character on the "One Tree Hill" series. His laid back style and gorgeous face draws the watcher towards him. From being an all-star basketball player, babe magnet, devoted friend, nephew, and son; how can one not love his adoring persona? What makes his character amazing is how he handles the dramatizations of teenage life. Having lost his best friend and his brother's trust he still manages to fight to save and mend all his relationships. Lucas is the male who always seems to keep his cool and always wants to help the ones he loves and cares about making him the perfect sitcom character for the perfect show. His uncanny style has a girl fawning over his flawless baby face. His amazing personality and troubled life makes him even sweeter because he handles his problems with such certainty. Every show has me stuck to the television in anticipation of Lucas's next move and it's the best show anyone ever created!