It helps to maintain a low profile. I had one date each with two different guys when I was 14. Then I quit dating. Somebody started a rumor that I prefer girls. Actually, I prefer men. But I couldn't find any at school.I didn't say that though.
I think rap sucks. But I never told anyone at school that.
Only my close friends know that I hunt and shoot. I made a point though, of letting a couple of my ultra-liberal teachers know just to freak them out. I freak them out anyway. They can't decide if they should love me because I'm a minority, or hate me because I'm the wrong minority.
All in all, you don't want to hide who you really are, but there's no point in emphasizing your differences either.
May The Sheep Be With You