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Sports in Review

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A year of sports Grayson Mazziotti & Jackson Skortman Staff Writers Sheldon has exceled in sports over the last several years.

With stars on the football field to stars on the track, our 6A school has a large range of athletic success. The 2016-2017 year was not our most successful, but we are gearing up for next year, starting with football and soccer. Kelly Shedd, who is an avid cross country and track runner, was delighted when interviewed: “Cross Country and Track was pretty good for both boys and girls, but next year our results will be awesome.”

At the state track and field meet there were two male athletes who stood out, Jacob Williams and Jenner Higgins. Jacob ran the 200, 4x100, 4x400 and jumped in the long jump, he had an amazing jump and he won state. Williams said, “I was so excited that I found out that I won, it was the greatest moment of my life.”

Jenner Higgins was the state champion in the 800 meters last year and this year he was trying to get his second state championship. He said “I am really hoping for a good clean race and just hope for the best,” Jenner ended up getting third because his ankle popped in the last 75 meters of the race.

Sheldon Tennis had a decent year with some students going to state. Garrett Laurie made it to state for the boys team, and Lily Syphers and Peyton Ritchie played strong and made it to state for the girls side. “I was really happy about making it to state, it was a goal of ours all season,” said junior Lily Syphers.

Baseball boys sadly lost in the semifinals to Clackamas, but ended their season with another league win under their belts.

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School Issues

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School fines Cassidy Logan & Tucker Rennaker Staff Writers Is it fair that some students might not be allowed to graduate, just because of a meaningless parking ticket? Senior Spencer Williams stated, “I think that it’s completely unfair to hold a senior back from graduating just because of a student fee. There are so many less harsh consequences that they could give.”

Students who have met all of the expectations needed to graduate should not be threatened with not being able to graduate if they haven’t paid their fees yet.

Instead of taking graduation away from seniors, the school could raise the cost of the fee if it still hasn’t been paid by graduation. Mr. Hutchins, stated “I don’t agree that students should be held back from graduation because of a fee, but I do believe they should receive some sort of consequence.”

Junior Andres Mares stated, “I think instead of giving students a parking ticket, which some students may not be able to afford, they should offer an alternative like lunch detention.” Many students think that it would be fair if there was some sort of alternative, so that if they can’t afford the ticket they can take care of it in another way.

Senior Geoffrey Lillywhite said, “It’s not fair that Students are being ticketed for parking in a staff ’s parking spot when there is no other parking available, but staff are not being ticketed for parking in a student’s parking spot.” The poor parking at Sheldon affects students just the same as staff if not more, and staff shouldn’t be treated differently when it comes to parking regulations at Sheldon.

Junior Zane Riddle thinks that “ticketing people and holding people back from graduating or receiving diplomas is wrong and not fair because students have spent their whole life practically working towards graduating and doing well in school.”

Staff can park wherever but students who drive around for twenty minutes looking for a place to park and then being late are the ones who get in trouble.

The same parking regulations that apply to students should also apply to staff. It’s not a student’s fault if there is no parking available, and therefore students being ticketed is unfair.

The early bird gets the worm

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Jack Olive & Noah Montez Staff Writers There are rumors of a schedule change, starting next year. It is a possibility that school will start at 8:15 instead of 8:30. According to junior Cameron Johnson, “This will cause problems because students won’t agree with or like this change.” If a start change like this happens, it is sure to bring controversy. Students won’t like that they won’t get those extra few precious minutes of sleep in the morning, so it for sure will bring arguments between the teachers and students.

This schedule change sounds like nothing but trouble. Early start means students will be more tired which isn’t good for learning at all. Dan Clark, a teacher here at Sheldon said, “Students will be sleepier.” If adults who teach and talk with teenagers nearly every day of their life say that we will be tired because of an earlier start, then we should trust them and learn from that.

After talking to Mark Watson, the assistant principal, it turns out that this is not a rumor, it’s merely just a discussion. According to Watson, the purpose of this potential schedule change is to “increase the number of instructional minutes over the course of the year to meet state requirements.”

If this change is implemented, it wouldn’t have a major effect on anything. Since this is a discussion, it is possible. Either way, the district is trying to find a way to meet state requirements and make all schedules district wide the same.

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What will you miss about Sheldon?

Graduation is only a few days away and it is time for seniors to look back at their time at Sheldon and in Eugene. There are many wonderful things about life in Eugene and at Sheldon. For some people they love the Ducks, and others enjoy the wonderful nature that surrounds us here in Oregon.

Eli Seno & Calin Morgan Staff Writers

When asked if there was anything he would like to change about Sheldon for the future seniors, Senior Joseph Goh said, “Lunch could be longer, like maybe an hour.” For all of the seniors it will be a bitter sweet moment leaving friends and family while starting a brand new adventure.

Seniors might be looking for summer to fly by so they can get on to their future plans.

Others might try to scrape together all the time with friends and family they can get before moving away. These plans, inevitably bring a little bit of woefulness no matter if they want to leave or not. Moving away from friends, family and the land they know so well and exchanging it for a new frontier to discover something new will always be a little scary. Senior Kennedy Schull said, “I am nervous to leave Eugene but I am excited for what the future holds.”

Sheldon is a great school for everybody because of the wide variety of classes and activities we offer here. Senior Jack Reynolds said, “My favorite class was mythology because it was an interesting topic.” This isn’t a very common class across Oregon; it shows the diversity at Sheldon High.

When our seniors head off to college they will sadly have to say good bye to all the educational choices they had in high school and here at Sheldon, and start to focus in one primary subject to start the rest of their lives.

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Seniors: to not prank or to not walk Lauren Meyer Staff Writer As senior year comes to a halting stop, there is a lot to think about, and a senior prank is one of those things. Senior pranks are widely known and talked about for those coming up to senior year and of those who once participated in one. Some want to leave a legacy of keeping senior pranks good. Sophomore Alex Winetrout said, “When my mom was in high school she participated in an all-class prank where they lit something in the chemistry lab on fire and it spread throughout the class.” It could be a legacy to continue in the family or between friends. Junior Caleb Victor said, “I have a friend who released ten thousand crickets throughout the hallways.”

There has been talk of consequences if a prank is performed this year.

Junior Wyatt Seidel said, “I understand why teachers could be mad because it could potentially be damaging to school property.” Although most senior pranks are damaging and a lot to clean up, our class has high hopes for the seniors and their ability to tell a funny joke from just going too far. Wyatt Seidel said, “I personally think senior pranks are funny because it’s a final way to get back at the staff for all the pain they’ve put us through.”

Ideas and schemes are spreading the halls on what would be considered funny. Alex Winetrout said, “They should turn one of the jungles into a pond” What may actually happen? Kaleb Victor said, “I know what they are going to do for the prank this year, but I cannot tell.” We can only wait eagerly to see what prank unfolds.

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The future for seniors Tanner Barrong & Mason Dallegge Staff Writers cause a lot of careers require that education, and it allows me to keep my options open after graduation.” The decision on what to study is very difficult for any prospective college students, as it is a choice that may determine what path their future takes.

Senior Tanner Barrong

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For many high school seniors, deciding what to do after graduation is the toughest decision they have to make. Many head to a four-year university to continue their education, while others may decide to head directly to the job market. Sheldon senior Jacob Williams decided to head to a university: “I am attending the University of Oregon to study business next year. I chose the University of Oregon because it is the closest college to home, and I have always wanted to go there.” Many seniors have the same mentality as Jacob, choosing to attend the local University of Oregon. Williams later added, “I chose to study business be-

The University of Oregon is very popular for many Sheldon seniors, but there are many other college choices across the state.

When asked about her college plans, senior Natalie Dean commented, “I’m going to be attending Western Oregon University to study art with a minor in English. They gave me a good amount of financial aid and I also like this choice of college because it has at least a little bit of distance from home.” For many students, college is an opportunity to kick start one’s independence and become a new person. This often involves seeking out a college that separates students from their parents, people they know, and the area they have grown to be comfortable in. College is a great place for students to explore options that they have not previously had, and discover what they want to pursue in the future.

Not every senior plans on attending a university next year, including senior Celeste Rangel who plans to “take a year off to focus on working, traveling, and achieving some religious goals I have.” Although it may not be the most common plan for after graduation, Rangel added, “I don’t want to end up in

Senior Kennedy Schull

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debt after studying something I don’t truly enjoy.” For many high school seniors, the scariest part of college is figuring out what to study that will eventually lead to their ideal career, but taking a gap year could help students feel more confident in their future.

Deciding what to pursue after high school graduation is a tough decision that many seniors are faced with. Options range from four-year universities to military, and Sheldon students will go many different directions after their high school careers.

Advice for the next senior class Margot Romero-Vela & Lindsey Putnam Staff Writers so important to live in the now, but your future is vital.

Advice for next years’ seniors of Sheldon High School is as important as the waves goodbye from our graduating seniors. Most times, advice coming from respected elders such as parents are often waved off as a hovering guardians warnings, but advice from seniors to juniors about the impending future is rarely questioned and often absorbed. Senior Abraham Routley said, “Try and be organized from the very beginning; my first day of senior year I didn’t even bring a pencil, so just always try and be prepared.” It’s important to stay in an academic mindset even when it’s your last year of high school.

Senior Dylan Gates said, “I feel like senior year is when a lot of people start getting involved in stuff and trying things you didn’t know you would want to do and end up doing it. Something good to keep in mind, is to stay organized and keep your schedule organized because things can become crazy. Always make sure you do what you said you would.” Don’t get yourself distracted, Dylan added; “The hardest part of senior year has been a lot of procrastination. Senioritis is hard and you always tell yourself ‘it’s senior year, I can take it’. A lot of the motivation goes away since we have been doing this for years. Just keep going; you’re going to have fun graduating and it’s going to be worth it if you put effort into it.” This is just some advice from our seniors to those incoming seniors. Don’t hesitate to ask them questions before they’re gone!

Senior Megan Henney said, “Tackling everything a little bit at a time and staying organized with a planner or whatever you know works for you.” As well as staying on top of assignments and due dates, Megan added, “Try to get most of your classes out of the way at the beginning of the year, so you can take it easy your last trimester so you can spend more energy on college preparations.” It’s

Seniors (L to R) Morgan Edwards, Haley Knapp, Brooklyn Alexander, Trumyn Unger, and Claire Litchfield Photo courtesy Claire Litchfield

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University of Oregon Oregon State University Sarah Acker Rachael Adams-Fountain Maria Aguilar-Urias Megan Alberts Emily Ayala Casey Beckett Grayden Bones Madeline Brainerd Larissa Bork Cooper Burk Kai Boyd Annie Capper Devin Bunch Adam Collver Madison Campbell Mason Dallegge Nicco Cardone Grayson Druffel Ryan Conaghan Jacob Gillette Kyle Delmaar-Mines Jessica Giulietti Mary Jane Erving Natasha Giulitti Felicity Farrell Alyssa Graham Jacoba Gonzales Hope Green-Brooks Emeli Finn Jacob Harold Kaetlyn Gibson Eleanore Hughes Callie Girard Michael Jereza Joseph Goh Ellie Jitto Brian Gunnarson Taylor Johnson Marriah Haith Koby Long Madeline Johnston Natasha Mcmillian Noah Kelley McKenzie McNeale Athena Konyn Blake Millard Alaina Krogh Oliver Opdahl Davis Lamb Mariya Ray Lillia LeCavalier Isaiah Stadler Lauren Miller Mason Steinbach Camas Myers Spencer Templeman Kacey Penrod Gracie Thompson Emma Piazza Blake Tucker Evynn Pickering Ellie Yamamoto Aurora Prochot Lewis and Clark Collin Rainville Berkeley Neuman Simon Reddy Diana Reyna-Salgada Elijah Rios Samuel Roberts Cody Shear Ava Silvey Brooklyn Spencer Pollyanna Stalie Maya Tagwerker Jennifer Villagomez-Lopez Harrison Voss Kelly Vuong Ryan Walk Kyle Walk Jacob Williams Alyssa Wood Southwestern Oregon Community College Mindy Eason Central Oregon Community College Chad Folkman Lindsey Hanf Aidan Hughes Shawn Riera Cameron Wong

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Tacoma Community College Katelyn McCall Josh Vitus Perry Tech Nathaniel Lynde

Gonzaga University Emily Ely Solomon Faulkner

University of Washington Makayla Pestrokoff Seattle Pacific University Claire Lehnert Kylie Reese

University of Montana Sebastian Owens Ruby Wilson

BYU-Idaho Jared Furgason Boise Bible College Anna Johnston Boise State Sophia Mitchell Savannah Moon Univeristy of Idaho Jenner Higgins

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Montana State University Amber Prevedello Kyle Rygg Trumyn Unger

Weber State University Jessica Foutz BYU Haley Knapp Jessica Wicks

Azusa Pacific Grace Giles Emily Hebard Chapman University Sheen Faulconer

Northern Arizona University Ashley Cochran Cadence Webber University of Arizona Morgan Edwards Mckenna Martin Arizona State University Tanner Barrong Deshawn Parrish

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University of Minnesota Kennedy Schull St. Olaf Jennika Paulson

Sarah Lawrence College Andrea Corbin

Northeastern University Samantha Mundorff Trinity College Anika Harkins

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Hampshire College Chloe Caniano

Wichita State University Nicholas Avery

Nashville State Community College Sophie Saraceno

Oklahoma State University Anna Baird

Tulane University Jack Forrest

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Senior year vs Freshman year everyone’s older, and you can’t drive or get a job, but as school goes on, students begin to grow as individuals. As students get older they learn to do things on their own. “I’ve become more independent and think more about myself than others in a way,” said senior Miranda With the school year coming to an end, a vast majority of seniors attendBuchholtz. After high school, students become adults and learn ing school will be graduating and moving on to other things. Every senior had to start out as a freshman and move through the ranks of sophomore and quickly they have to do things on their own (if they’re not already). junior year. Upon entering freshman year, many people are young, immaSeniors have come a long way since freshman year and still have ture, and developing into young adults, which often differs from their much much of life to enjoy. Its hard to say what senior year is going to be older peers at school. Education is really important and seniors know a thing like especially since it’s different for everyone, ”I was told it would be or two about high school, “Go to all your classes and do your homework… the easiest out of the four, but I was lied to, it was probably the hardFreshman year I would’ve been more responsible with an adult mindset,” est.

Over all, it was a big mess,” said senior Jacob Harole. Senior year said senior Christian Jaime. School is vital even after graduation; it gives could be very hard or not as hard; It depends where said person is in someone the opportunity to acquire a career that he or she can happy with. their lives. School changes as does life and it’s all one big adventure that tends to feel long, as well as being way too short.

Freshman year can be very different from senior year. The school is new,

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The best and the worst me mories

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Throughout every senior’s four years in high school, they will have their best memories along with their worst. They may have only a few memories to remember, while other seniors may leave high school with a lot more. Sheldon senior Mckenzie Davis shared both her best and worst memories that she has experienced in high school. Davis first explained her good memory: “Making friends, [because] they definitely made high school a lot easier.” Without having at least a few friends in high school, things can get tough. The worst memory Davis has experienced at Sheldon is, “The parking. I am late every single day because there are no parking spots.”

Sheldon senior Monica Vasquez-Farfan had different memories to share. Vasquez-Farfan said her favorite memory at Sheldon was, “[The] middle of senior year, because it showed me who was actually my best friend and [that] I wasn’t going to be alone after leaving high school.” Having friends going off to college can be tough, because not all of them stay. Having a friend who stays with you after high school can make the drastic change you’re going through easier. Vasquez-Farfan then stated her worst memory at Sheldon.

She said, “When I first walked into those big green doors, because I thought high school was going to be like it is in [the] movies.”

Besides friendships making high school a great experience, senior Brandon Horton shared a different favorite memory of his.

Horton shared, “That time I had to break into my car in the parking lot at Sheldon because I left my keys in there. It taught me that I should be a locksmith.” Although this is a stressful situation, Horton thought it was a great memory and experience. Horton’s worst memory also relates to something that has to do with his car. His worst memory was, “When someone hit my car in the [school] parking lot and didn’t say anything.”

Every senior has experienced different things in high school. Whether it has to do with friends, the school parking lot, or just getting by in school, these memories will always stay with you. All four years in high school are only the beginning for senior’s and there will be many more memories to make.

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How juniors feel ab out becoming seniors Chad Simon & Ryan Vest Staff Writers

The Sheldon juniors have many feelings about being seniors next year. When asked about how he feels, Cade Stubbs stated, “I can’t believe that the past three years have gone by so fast. I guess I’m excited about having less classes, but I’m also kind of sad that some of my friends are not going to be going to school with me anymore. I also feel a little sad that high school is almost over.”

Another student, Jack Gibson, was asked if he didn’t have many classes next year.

Gibson replied, “Yes, all three terms of senior year will be very light. I already have most of my credits for core classes, so most of my classes will be electives. This year has gone by faster than the first two years. Senior year will for sure go by the fastest.”

Robert Whitney, another student, stated, “The last few years went by very fast. I honestly have a hard time believing that I am almost done with high school.” He also stated, “I will be sad to see some of my senior friends leave Sheldon, but I will join them soon enough.” Most Sheldon juniors are excited to be seniors next year because that means they are that much closer to graduating.

s n a l p r e m m u S Solomon Faulkner & Hadley Jellesed Page Editors

With summer right around the corner, trips are being planned and family vacations are in the works. Kids of all ages are getting excited for sunshine, hanging out with friends, and playing in whatever water they can find. Senior Hannah Stock has different plans when it comes to her favorite things to do over the summer. Stock said, “Sleep and hang out with friends.” This is a common theme for a lot of high school seniors ready for a summer full of relaxation and last time hangouts with friends going away to different schools next year.

Many seniors have big plans for this summer with college or other activities coming up next year. With college being right around the corner, a lot of senior’s summers will be taken up by activities preparing for what’s to come this fall. Senior Dylan Gates is one of those seniors who is working towards his independence this summer. Gates said his summer plans consist of, “Saving up so I can move.” Gates also added, that his ideal summer vacation is, “Traveling with friends to the beach.” Gates’ favorite thing to do in Eugene is, “Check out all the fun events and things that go on like the Saturday Market.” Many students have a lot of free time during the summer, and like Gates, they find that time is fille with eating and checking out local events if they happen to be stuck in town.

Everyone dreams of their perfect vacation, especially at this point in the year with school coming to a close. Sophomore Caroline Albarran said her summers are filled with, “Going to California or Disneyland.” Even with the beautiful Eugene summer sunshine, California gets its fair share of summer travelers. Every student at Sheldon has different summer plans, all of which consist of multiple different activities. Eugene has its fair share of local activities and scenery to help spend time this summer, and students and people all over will be looking to those activities to keep them out of the depths of boredom that summer can sometimes bring.

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Who Says The Pledge?

Madeline Brainerd, Isabella Bratland & Gracie Thompson Page Editors Every Monday of each week here at Sheldon, everyone starts the announcements by saying the Pledge of Allegiance. Whether students sit, stand, or place their hands over their hearts or not, it is ultimately up to the students whether or not they want to participate when the Pledge of Allegiance is read aloud over the intercom.

Students and staff have noticed recently the variation between student participation regarding the pledge. Senior Maya Dickinson said, “As the child of a veteran, I’ve been brought up to view the pledge as a symbol of respect for those who have fought/are fighting for our country, which is why I stand for the pledge. I do not worry about whether or not other people stand because I understand that not everyone has that same perspective.” Dickinson continued, “I appreciate that the school takes a small window of time to address the pledge each week, but I acknowledge the importance to let the students make their own decisions about the pledge.”

Senior Natalie Dean shared her thoughts on the pledge. Dean stated, “Personally, I don’t stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. I haven’t for years, even though when I was younger I would all the time. I mainly stopped standing because of the state of the government; how things are being ran and how the government is handling them.” Dean continued, “I don’t stand to show any form of disrespect; my own dad was in the Army. The Constitution was built out of freedom, and that’s freedom to do or say things. This includes the freedom to stand or not to stand.”

Many students’ opinions on the pledge vary greatly throughout the school.

Senior Hannah Stock gave some specifics on what she does every Monday. Stock said, “When I say the Pledge of Allegiance, I stand up, face the flag, and put my hand over my heart while saying the words. Saying the pledge is just a way that I

honor the country I’m in every day. Most of the time other people will say it with me, but I don’t get offended if others don’t because it’s their choice.”

Ultimately the choice when it comes to participating in the Pledge of Allegiance is up to the students, but most seem appreciative that Sheldon takes time to provide the opportunity to say the pledge each week.

Equality and acceptance Zach Landrum & Dani Moore Staff Writers

Sheldon is becoming more aware of the struggles of the LGBTQ community.

With this knowledge, students can choose to accept or reject these people.

Sophomore Chloe Fulp said “[Sheldon’s acceptance out of ten is] 8/10; school goes pretty far to tell us to be accepting, but not understanding.” Students like this one see the bright side of our school. While others may have a slightly more jaded view.

Sophomore Christian Viscounti has a more realistic view of this school.

Viscounti said, “They should just respect their pronouns, but I wish they could make a way where people couldn’t abuse it.” This is a large problem with these kinds of solutions. While it may benefit many transgendered people there are inevitably people who will abuse this rule. An example of this would be if a student asked a substitute or new teacher to call them a pronoun that they do not

identify with as for a gag.

Senor Brendan Tadlosk said, “Equality is good because it gives everyone a chance to be equal.” Nobody can fix peoples’ judgements and make equality 100% worldwide, but it can be increased by people’s words and actions.

Whenever people hear negative statements, they should call them out; saying something can make a difference. It can make Sheldon students feel safer. If Sheldon works together, we can make it a better place for everyone.

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Conspiracy theories Anna Ballinger & Andy Hart Staff Writers

As you walk down the classic halls of Sheldon you will see the trademark green lockers that line the walls. The entire school is filled with them. All students are assigned a locker, but how many actually use them? Sophomore Hope Bolivar said, “I don’t use my locker because I don’t really need it and I don’t have very many books.”

Some students may have more books than others depending on what classes they are taking at that time. The lockers are used to hold student’s school items such as backpacks, sports equipment, and jackets. The list goes on as to all the things students could be using their lockers for, but choose not to.

What could be the cause of this? Maybe if a student’s locker was closer to the class that they are going to, so they would be able to stop and grab an item they need. Bolivar said, “Yes, I would use my locker if it was closer, because then I would not have to carry my books around as much.” This shows that some students don’t use their lockers because they find the location to be inconvenient.

So why is it that some students think that the lockers aren’t being used? Sophomore Marlon Lopez said, “It’s a hassle to go back and forth, and it’s easier to just use our backpacks.”

This gives light to the idea that perhaps many students don’t use their lockers. A question some may ask is, are the lockers really worth it, or should they be taken out? Lopez went on to say, “Yes, we should replace them with more vending machines.”

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probably would not be able to get rid of all of them, we might be able to limit a few in order to add more features to the school. For example, add a place where clubs could advertise for more publicity/members or a new display case for the arts. One of the constant things that tends to happen when students don’t use their lockers is over stuffed backpacks. This not only hurts student’s backs, it also damages text books and other belongings. Sophomore Sophia Rank said, “My bag is always heavy. My locker definitely helps.” This shows that students using their lockers find them very helpful.

How can we fix the daunting backpack of way too many books? Instead of changing the location of a locker, if we had longer passing periods it might bring the usage of lockers up, and the amount of heavy backpacks down. Rank went on to say, “I’ve heard that it takes our brains a bit to transition between different subjects if we did have more passing time we could go to our lockers, have more social time, and give our brains more time to transition.” This shows that students who use their lockers have trouble getting to their lockers and then to class in time. The transition for some students can be too short and lead to more late students.

Overall there is a better solution for this problem if students are willing to agree on an alternative option. Lockers are a very important tool for Sheldon and it is necessary that we take care of them. Some students use them, and others don’t. No matter how or if students use them, lockers are one of the things that represent high school and Sheldon as a whole.

How useful are the lockers?

As you walk down the classic halls of Sheldon you will see the trademark green lockers that line the walls.

The entire school is filled with them. All students are assigned a locker, but how many actually use them?

Sophomore Hope Bolivar said, “I don’t use my locker because I don’t really need it and I don’t have very many books.”

Some students may have more books than others depending on what classes they are taking at that time.

The lockers are used to hold student’s school items such as backpacks, sports equipment, and jackets. The list goes on as to all the things students could be using their lockers for, but choose not to.

What could be the cause of this? Maybe if a student’s locker was closer to the class that they are going to, so they would be able to stop and grab an item they need. Bolivar said, “Yes, I would use my locker if it was closer, because then I would not have to carry my books around as much.” This shows that some students don’t use their lockers because they find the location to be

June 8, 2017

inconvenient.

So why is it that some students think that the lockers aren’t being used? Sophomore Marlon Lopez said, “It’s a hassle to go back and forth, and it’s easier to just use our backpacks.” This gives light to the idea that perhaps many students don’t use their lockers. A question some may ask is, are the lockers really worth it, or should they be taken out? Lopez went on to say, “Yes, we should replace them with more vending machines.”

Though we probably would not be able to get rid of all of them, we might be able to limit a few in order to add more features to the school. For example, add a place where clubs could advertise for more publicity/members or a new display case for the arts. One of the constant things that tends to happen when students don’t use their lockers is over stuffed backpacks. This not only hurts student’s backs, it also damages text books and other belongings.

Sophomore Sophia Rank said, “My bag is always heavy.

My locker definitely helps.” This shows that students using their lockers find them very helpful.

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How can we fix the daunting backpack of way too many books? Instead of changing the location of a locker, if we had longer passing periods it might bring the usage of lockers up, and the amount of heavy backpacks down.

Rank went on to say, “I’ve heard that it takes our brains a bit to transition between different subjects if we did have more passing time we could go to our lockers, have more social time, and give our brains more time to transition.”

This shows that students who use their lockers have trouble getting to their lockers and then to class in time. The transition for some students can be too short and lead to more late students.

Overall there is a better solution for this problem if students are willing to agree on an alternative option. Lockers are a very important tool for Sheldon and it is necessary that we take care of them. Some students use them, and others don’t. No matter how or if students use them, lockers are one of the things that represent high school and Sheldon as a whole.

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