by Christopher Jou ‘12 Of the many issues up for debate in America today, perhaps the most important is education reform. While the country’s school systems are plagued with issues such as nonsensical scheduling, below-par performance and lack of innovation, one rarely discussed but fundamental shortcoming is the nonsensical scheduling of both the length of the school day and … Read More
by Arjun Singh ‘12 Students are all different and unique and so is their writing, but they can be better writers when they are given the freedom to explore any topic they want. Without many restrictions, students can put forth their best work, but this often is not the case. Many English classes force essay upon essay on students … Read More
by Max Simpson ‘11 Programming on the History Channel has taken a noticeable turn over the past few years. The recent premiere of “Only in America With Larry the Cable Guy” (although it is hilarious) did not seem to fit in with the programs you would expect on a channel previously dedicated to documentaries. Other recent shows such as … Read More
by Rebecca Stussman ‘12 This past Monday, I met with my counselor, as the administration advised all juniors to do, and was informed that I am in danger of not graduating. My grades are fine, my service hours complete, my HSAs passed, so what was the problem? After taking some of the most rigorous math, science and literature courses … Read More
by Leah Schroeder ‘13 Libraries used to be community gathering places where people could conduct research for various projects and find books to read over the weekend. All the same, library use has been exponentially declining. On January 1, the Olney Library closed its doors for renovations and won’t reopen until fall 2012. In the past, this move would … Read More
by Mandy Stussman ‘14 Forced gym activities make students resent excercise and their physical limitations. Physical Education. A phrase that to some brings joy and excitement, but to others brings terror and embarrassment. For many students, P.E. is a fun addition to their day, an escape from their more difficult academic classes. But for others, gym class is … Read More
by Olivia Snyder ’12 When it comes to relationships, high schoolers have either said or heard the phrase, “It will never last.” These days, high school relationships are branded as hopelessly superficial and fleeting. Though teenagers pretend to be content with these frivolous love affairs, doesn’t every girl secretly wish for a serenade outside her window or a lasso around … Read More
High school is supposed to prepare students for college but the current exam system allows students to coast through exams instead of forcing them to actually understand and learn the concepts of the class.
Every day I get up and go to school. I see my friends; I go to my classes. As I carry on throughout the week my routine remains pretty much the same, except for one day, every Wednesday, when I take the time, if only an hour or two, to appreciate everything I have in my life. I still carry on with my daily activities but all day long I have a secret yearning, an excitement because I know after school I get to visit the place I feel most at peace, my second home, Brooke Grove Retirement Village.
Most people enjoy having a day off from school occasionally, but when a half day is brought into perspective there are mixed emotions. I think half days are a waste of time.