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October 2012 LV-1
Dr. Gatti brings hats back to Granger
EVER WAKE up with some gnarly bed head? Just can’t get your hair to look right? Cowlick acting up? Want to sleep in? Not enough time to get ready? Problem solved. Good news: Granger High now has a new hat policy thanks to Dr. Gatti. Dr. Gatti decided to let students wear hats based on the example of other schools and conversations with fellow Lancers throughout the years, but there’s a catch: students may only wear “Granger” hats produced this year or in past years. Students may not alter or write on their hats, and they must also be worn front or back. On a brighter note, there is a wide variety of hats this year, from snap back to fitted to baseball to trucker and more. Also, more hat styles will be added or removed. “I wanted to brand our kids with Granger gear,” Dr. Gatti said. “When they go out to places like Lagoon and they’re smiling and
having fun in all their Granger attire, I want people to look at them and say, ‘Wow, those Granger kids are awesome.’” The hats are designed to create a college-like atmosphere and make more students more school-oriented. “GRANGER ALL OVER,” As Mr. Clark put it simply. Students at Granger have plenty of school spirit at games, but if someone not from Granger were to walk through our hallways and guess what school they were at by the kids in attendance, no one would know they were at Granger. At other schools tons of kids walk around in school hats, school sweaters, school shirts, school lanyards and so on. Mr. Clark assures students that the hat policy has nothing to do with his baseball players and the exception that allowed them to wear their baseball hats. This new policy was created 100% for school spirit and atmosphere reasons.
“The hats are great!” Mr. Clark said. “But no one is forced to wear a hat either -- you don’t want it, then don’t wear it.” Administrators expect some Lancers will test the boundaries of the new hat policy. They are concerned that some students might alter hats or even wear nonGranger hats. To address this concern, announcements will be issued at the beginning of the school year informing students of the hat rules. After that, hats that breach the rules will be confiscated and not be returned until the end of the year. The privilege to wear hats does not extend to individual classrooms. If a teacher is uncomfortable with students wearing their hats in the classroom, then students must respect that teacher’s preferences and take off their hats without argument. Gang affiliation is another challenge the administration is worried about with hats. Although gangs
and violence have cleared up a lot at Granger, a simple thing such as hat color could bring gangs back into perspective. Therefore, administration has seen to it that every hat has all three school colors of red, blue and grey on as well as the same stamped, signature “G” logo. If the new hat policy creates too big of a problem at Granger, then Dr. Gatti assures Lancers they will lose all hat privileges with no bargaining or questions asked. Please, fellow Lancers, do not take advantage of the administration’s lenience and trust in you. Granger hats were offered for $10 the first two weeks of the school year as long as a student had no outstanding fees or fines, so I hope each Lancer took advantage of that offer. Now hats are priced at $20 dollars. If you do not have a hat, hurry to the office and make sure to get one. Granger High School students are very excited about finally being able to wear hats in school.
Dr. Gatti worked hard to bring hats back to Granger. Several designs of Granger-branded hats may be purchased in the front office.
Sir Lancer invites you to the game Lancer fans bring new spirit and new cheers to our new stadium
By Alyssa Hendry THIS IS IT, and Granger Lancers are more excited than ever. With this being Granger High School’s last year in the original building, the students are making sure they go out with a bang. Having more students than in the previous years, our school spirit is turned up, and everybody can feel it. “I bleed red and blue just like lots of other kids at else at this school,” Devora Mayurova (12) said. “School spirit is being passionate about the place you spend most of your day, Granger is my second home,” Mayurova said.
“I have school spirit,” Maria Morales (12) said. Participating in the school activities has helped her have a strong sense of school spirit. “To me, school spirit is staying to watch your team play the game, even when they are losing, and cheering them on the whole time,” Morales said. School spirit isn’t just about going to the sporting events. “It’s about being involved: dressing up for spirit week, wearing your school colors, joining clubs, taking pride in your education, and showing up with a happy attitude,” Ashley Magana (12) said.
Being an SBO, Ashley attends a lot of the events and has a sense of what it means to be a Lancer. “It’s not about whether or not your team loses, it’s about a community coming together to celebrate one of the things they care most about; Whether it is adults sharing fond memories of the past, or students sharing current ones.” Chardonnay Barlow (11) said. Barlow is on the Granger tennis team, attends most of the games and has a love for Granger both in and out of school time. “Granger is a great school not because of
our remarkable football team, but because of the students themselves. The atmosphere of this school is so welcoming and nonjudgmental; it makes me proud to be a Lancer,” Barlow said. School spirit makes coming to school a lot more enjoyable, and being involved with clubs, teams and other school things, will give you a great deal of school spirit. So if you’re not already, get involved. If you already are involved, invite your friends to the games and events. School spirit is everywhere, so don’t be afraid to show it, and help spread it.
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