Dear Editor,
I wish the school would be more accepting of people with mental and social disorders. A lot of students feel very uncomfortable giving speeches in front of the class or being forced to work in groups.
– Elise Wade

Dear Elise,
I understand the social anxieties that one may have when working and speaking with and in front of strangers. However, being able to lead and work with others is a skill that everyone will need in their lives, especially in the workplace. Speech has the potential to be a very beneficial class, but I can see how one may feel outcasted because of a social disorder. I think the best way to handle this situation is for that student to talk to their teacher about their problem. The teacher should do their best to let the class know that it’s okay to be nervous to help their students feel more comfortable around each other.

– Leanne Haas, Editor-in-Chief
Dear Editor,
I think that we should change the cougar in the front because it is old. People make fun of it.
– Katrina Parks

Dear Katrina,
Let’s be honest: We shouldn’t change the cougar because it’s old. We should change the cougar because it’s ugly. I’m sure the U.S. would’ve given back the statue of liberty to France had it been that ugly. The cougar makes our school look like we have low standards. I think the reason we haven’t changed it is: 1. it cost a lot of money; and 2. we need something to put in its place if we do get rid of the cougoyle. Maybe another artist will come along and donate their reject cougar for us to use so we may finally replace it.
– Leanne Haas, Editor-in-Chief
Dear Editor,
If I could change anything in THS, it would be the fact that only the football and volleyball teams get pep rallies. All sports should be able to get the same support.
– Irais Barraza

Dear Irais,
I agree that all sports should be recognized. Unfortunately, It would be quite hard to convince the district to allow a pep rally every time a team goes to a game, seeing as we only get a few rallies per year. A main reason football and volleyball get all the pep rallies is that these sports happen to be in season together first semester. But even though football and volleyball get a lot of attention in pep rallies, that doesn’t mean we can’t recognize other sports in other ways. Last year, the golf team got their own page in the newspaper, as did soccer, and our baseball state champs had two full spreads in the yearbook supplement.
– Leanne Haas, Editor-in-Chief
Dear Editor,
I find that some areas of the school smell bad. I would like some Febreeze.
-Sam Sharp

Dear Sam,
This is why we keep sanitary wipes in the journalism room (thanks yearbook editors!) People are gross. I’m not sure if there are any laws against spraying odor agents in the hallways of a public school, but I’d personally write a story about any brave student willing to freshen these corridors, if it’s that any in(scent)ive. (I’m sorry, I had to.)
– Leanne Haas, Editor-in-Chief