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A look into evening study Allison Smith Editor in Chief
After the recent change in levels, some students were introduced to the concept of required study, while others were relieved from their previous obligation to it. What most students do not realize is that ‘back in the day’ required study was not just for those on academic probation; it was for every Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts student. Dr. Patrick Widhalm recalls that every student was required to work on academics between the hours of 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the High School Building, Northwestern State University Library, or their own rooms. Faculty members from each discipline were available every weeknight at evening study to help students out with any questions. Although it seemed like a great system, many faculty members of the humanities
department realized there was a lack of students asking for help unless there was a big test or paper due in the near future. While the math and science departments assigned and helped with homework regularly, the humanities department was waiting around for two hours with few visitors. The faculty also realized that requiring people to study for a set time was too difficult to enforce, especially if the student body was spread out among three different areas. Alum Rachel Stanley commented that students would even sneak into T.V. rooms to watch their favorite shows rather than study. Kristina Irvan Donovan gave another side to the story. “I appreciated the opportunity to get help from my teachers after hours and thought that was amazing,” said Donovan. The administration
believed in the concept, but decided a time shift would be beneficial. They settled on moving the 6:30 p.m. hour to a 4:30 p.m. option. The students and faculty quickly realized that by 4:30 p.m. everyone was ready to turn off their brains for a while. This realization marked the famed 1 to 2 p.m. slot of guided study, in which students were not required study, but the resources were available for them if needed. Throughout this entire shift, the administration kept the system of a required study time at night for anyone on academic probation. Guided study ensured that no students or teachers were scheduled at that time for classes so that everyone could ask questions and find one another if need be. The guided study option was removed after last year in favor of a 1 p.m. class section.
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The Renaissance Staff Editor in Chief Allison Smith Assistant Editor Johnnette Johnson Layout Editor Brooke Mendoza Staff Writers Sebastian Brumfield-Mejia Dale Campo Victoria Dowden Elizabeth Fontenot Alyssa Martin Aliyah Newell Emily Swisher-Anderson Nathalie Trow-McDonald Isabela Walkin Katherine Wheeler Glenda Winfield Danni Yang Advisers Mr. Thorn LaCaze Dr. Art Williams
Seen & Overheard “Oh. You said ‘Queen’ so I thought ‘Beyoncé,’ but you meant the band.” -Helena Palmisano “Whenever you stare at something for too long and it doesn’t make sense... The PSAT.” - Nathalie Trow-McDonald “I want to be whatever Dr. Hodge is.” - Tyler Osborne “I’ll be studious now. And by studious, I mean finish my sandwich.” - Johnnette Johnson
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