Story : On this episode of 'When I Was 17,' we take a look back on the teenage years of Snooki, James Van Der Beek and Pharrell. 'Jersey Shore' housemate Snooki was flying high as a cheerleader and changing her hair style. Former 'Dawson's Creek' star James Van Der Beek was finding the spotlight and making memories in Hollywood. Music superstar Pharrell spent his high school days drinking Big Gulps and stealing chicken nuggets from McDonald's.