/Portals/2/logos/__TFMF_gh1z2u55lssmxjyqlskxdw55_6b9b8ae7-dc9f-44f3-825f-40e69fbe506c_0___Selected.jpg en-us Copyright 2008 - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:52:10 GMT 15 By Halea Evans
At Keyser High School, there are many opinionated people. The first thing that has come to the attention of the students is the lunch schedule. A good number of people asked about the lunch schedules say that their lunch goes by extremely fast, while the other seems to drag on. “I think we should have it how it was before, so we don’t have to wait,” says Randy Barnes, a sophomore. The truth is—with the new schedule first lunch is from 11:23 to 11:48. Second lunch is from 11:54 to 12:21, making them both 25 minutes each. First lunch has a total of 453 people, while second lunch has 351. That’s a big difference when its hundreds of hungry teenagers, long lines, and crowded tables. “I think lunch is unorganized; the lines are too long and I’m always too hungry,” says Jennifer Proper, a freshman. Another issue hits just around the end of October—Halloween costumes. Why shouldn’t high school students be allowed to dress up? “I think we should be able to wear costumes because it’s the only day of the year where you can dress up as whatever you want and not be called a name,” says Ashlyn Parrish, a freshman. Sure, some might not want to, but its once a year. A lot of people say that they’re too old to be going trick-or-treating, so what not let the students have their fun during the school day? A cell phone is something that can help you when you need it, but will also annoy teachers to no end. It’s understandable that a student shouldn’t have their phone out in the middle of class, but what if there’s a family emergency and a parent needs to reach the child immediately? “We should be able to use them in the halls and anywhere else besides the classrooms,” says Keith Davidson, a freshman. A student isn’t allowed to use the phones in the office, so they have to use the pay phones. What happens if the student doesn’t have any money, or the phone doesn’t seem to work? The last issue is probably one that every member of the student body could find something to disagree with—the dress code. “The dress code at times is strict, but at the same time, it makes sense,” says Jasmine Koech, a freshman. All people have their own unique sense of style, and they should be able to show their individuality. “As long as we don’t have to wear school uniforms, I’ll be happy,” says Brian Billmyre, a junior. As at any school, Keyser High has very opinionated students. How can things change at schools without students voicing their opinions? The answer: they can’t. ]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2006 19:32:00 GMT