Dear Editor,

Do you think it’s okay to get a GED, or do you think the only way to success is a high school diploma?

– Tatiana Hoffart

Dear Tatiana,

I think in some cases, a GED is appropriate, but it’s not recommended.
A GED really cannot be compared to a high school diploma, though it is better than nothing and can get someone a job they otherwise would not have gotten without a GED.
It is considered a last resort, though some are misled to believe that it is equivalent to a high school diploma. The truth is, a lot of employers and colleges will not recognize a GED.

-Leanne Haas

Dear Editor,

I want doors on the stalls in the history hallway.

– Tyrus Schmiotberger

Dear Tyrus,

I have heard a lot of guys complaining about that, and I think it’s unacceptable that the school can find time to put larger stalls on the doors in the girls’ bathroom, but neglect the boys’ restroom completely.
There probably won’t be any changes made this year, unfortunately, but I have faith that our school will have made the change by August.

– Leanne Haas

Dear Editor,

I attended prom this year and returned home deeply disappointed with the music line-up.
It seems as if our song requests were ignored. Dubstep is not that enjoyable to dance to- unless you find jumping and fist pumping for half an hour straight fun.

– Faith Clause

Dear Faith,

We were misled. Our prom playlist actually was used, but at project prom in the LGI.
I’m not sure why such terrible music was chosen for the actual prom.
There were maybe two slow dance songs and the rest were really generic overplayed radio songs.
Unfortunately, I have no doubt that next year’s prom will be just the same.

– Leanne Haas

Dear Editor,

I think we need to put smartboards in all classes. Most classrooms have them and I don’t think it’s fair to the others, such as the agriculture classes.

– Katrina Parks

Dear Katrina,

If a teacher wants a smartboard in their classroom, they can put in a request to have one installed.
That said, some classrooms just don’t have the room for a smartboard.
The student media room, for instance, does not have a suitable wall for a smartboard to be placed, as the front wall is covered by cabinets. I don’t know about the ag classrooms, but it may just be that either the teacher does not want/need a smartboard, or there is no suitable place for one to exist.

– Leanne Haas

Dear Editor,

The only thing about the school I’d like to see changed is that we should have the option of a study hall period.

– Katie Hatton

Dear Katie,

A study hall would be fantastic. Teachers wouldn’t complain nearly as much about their students working on other homework during their class if we had a study hall.
I also think a lot more students would actually be able to enjoy their lunch if they didn’t have to use it to finish up homework.
An extra 20 minutes out of the day, spread out just like lunch, would be perfect.

-Leanne Haas