Doc Wash takes on WVHS Buzz
By: Catie Abel & Madeline DiPalmer
Staff Writers
The new schedule has a lot of people buzzing. What class do I go to now? Ugh, what time does this end? What letter day is it today? And everyone has a favorite, and least favorite, letter day. Many changes have during the 2015-2016 school year which has made this year different than any other year at Warwick that have impacted our school greatly, and it seems the majority report for the much better. The new rotating schedule has impacted and altered our school day dramatically from previous years.
Out of a survey conducted of 100 students who attend WVHS, 67 students find that the new schedule is more enjoyable while 33 students said they preferred the old schedule. Many students enjoy the rotation because they feel it is less work on them, and they feel less stressed out. The students who preferred the old, had completely different reasons as to why they like it more. They did agree that the flexibility of the new schedule was nice, but they simply prefer the old schedule due to the major transition. “I think it’s nice because somehow the day almost feels shorter” stated sophomore Lindsey Megna. “The rotating schedule is better than the old because of unit lunch. We can be with all our friends and you can go to your teachers for extra help,” stated sophomore Connor Perez.
New junior students Daniella Woodard and Muhammad Arshad from Greenwood Lake stated that they like the rotating schedule better than the one they had at their old school. Their previous school had ten 35 minute periods. They also stated that they feel the schedule flows better. As for the teachers, it seemed they all had hesitation in saying they would go back to the way it was.
Out of a vote of 20 teachers, 12 said yes to the new schedule and eight said no, they’d rather have the old schedule. “It’s very hard to keep classes of the same course in sync. The consistency of the old schedule was helpful, but the extra ten minutes of the classes definitely helps.” stated science teacher Mrs. Glover of WVHS. “I like it because there is variety since it’s not the same thing every single day,” commented French teacher Mr. Scott.
The Survey staff interviewed Dr. Washington about these new changes and how they are affecting the students.
Q: How do you think unit lunch is going?
A: I think unit lunch is a great way to get extra work done and be with friends, students are more comfortable with it. It’s also nice that students can go to any clubs or activities in addition to their participation after school. The community of unit lunch in general works well since everyone is available, which allows students to get extra help from teachers. Unit lunch provides many opportunities for students to have fun too. If students are mindful of behavior, there may be much more opportunities like presenters throughout the year.
Q: What are your thoughts on unit lunch during homecoming week?
A: Everyday during lunch on homecoming week was great. The spirit was inviting and that is what it’s all about, besides class color day which was too divisive. I do not want to have another class color day. It was too crazy since the whole school was altogether and there are many concerns about children staying safe.
Q: Personally, how do you like the rotating schedule?
A: “I like it, obviously. Despite the fact that I’ve chosen to make it this way, I believe this gives children more of an opportunity to take more courses and makes them more flexible with homework. With the four day cycle, students have more time to prepare for classes and have less pressure academically.
Q: Is the schedule going to be the same next year?
A: Yes, and hopefully all the glitches we’ve made with the schedule such as lab/gym will run more smoothly. We have some issues with music lessons and students who need to be pulled out again for some classes. We have cut the numbers in half of the students that need to get pulled out for music lessons. Those are some of the bumps that we have dealt with. So hopefully next year it will be a little more smoother at the beginning of the school year.”
Q: If you could go back to the decision of making a new schedule, would you change anything?
A: Yes, I would make unit lunch shorter.
Q: All in all, how do you feel the rest of the school year will be with the schedule?
A: I feel the year will run smoother and more positive. By December, I hope that everyone enjoys the new schedule. A new data system, a new schedule, and a new lunch program have all been implemented this year so a lot of transition for the students and the faculty. So far all those transitions went very well. I think we are off to a good start; I think we will continue to be on an upper momentum in a good way. So I am hopeful this year will be successful.”
The students, staff, and faculty appear to be satisfied with this major transition by Doc Wash and give an overall solid thumbs up for the new schedule and administration.
Staff Writers
The new schedule has a lot of people buzzing. What class do I go to now? Ugh, what time does this end? What letter day is it today? And everyone has a favorite, and least favorite, letter day. Many changes have during the 2015-2016 school year which has made this year different than any other year at Warwick that have impacted our school greatly, and it seems the majority report for the much better. The new rotating schedule has impacted and altered our school day dramatically from previous years.
Out of a survey conducted of 100 students who attend WVHS, 67 students find that the new schedule is more enjoyable while 33 students said they preferred the old schedule. Many students enjoy the rotation because they feel it is less work on them, and they feel less stressed out. The students who preferred the old, had completely different reasons as to why they like it more. They did agree that the flexibility of the new schedule was nice, but they simply prefer the old schedule due to the major transition. “I think it’s nice because somehow the day almost feels shorter” stated sophomore Lindsey Megna. “The rotating schedule is better than the old because of unit lunch. We can be with all our friends and you can go to your teachers for extra help,” stated sophomore Connor Perez.
New junior students Daniella Woodard and Muhammad Arshad from Greenwood Lake stated that they like the rotating schedule better than the one they had at their old school. Their previous school had ten 35 minute periods. They also stated that they feel the schedule flows better. As for the teachers, it seemed they all had hesitation in saying they would go back to the way it was.
Out of a vote of 20 teachers, 12 said yes to the new schedule and eight said no, they’d rather have the old schedule. “It’s very hard to keep classes of the same course in sync. The consistency of the old schedule was helpful, but the extra ten minutes of the classes definitely helps.” stated science teacher Mrs. Glover of WVHS. “I like it because there is variety since it’s not the same thing every single day,” commented French teacher Mr. Scott.
The Survey staff interviewed Dr. Washington about these new changes and how they are affecting the students.
Q: How do you think unit lunch is going?
A: I think unit lunch is a great way to get extra work done and be with friends, students are more comfortable with it. It’s also nice that students can go to any clubs or activities in addition to their participation after school. The community of unit lunch in general works well since everyone is available, which allows students to get extra help from teachers. Unit lunch provides many opportunities for students to have fun too. If students are mindful of behavior, there may be much more opportunities like presenters throughout the year.
Q: What are your thoughts on unit lunch during homecoming week?
A: Everyday during lunch on homecoming week was great. The spirit was inviting and that is what it’s all about, besides class color day which was too divisive. I do not want to have another class color day. It was too crazy since the whole school was altogether and there are many concerns about children staying safe.
Q: Personally, how do you like the rotating schedule?
A: “I like it, obviously. Despite the fact that I’ve chosen to make it this way, I believe this gives children more of an opportunity to take more courses and makes them more flexible with homework. With the four day cycle, students have more time to prepare for classes and have less pressure academically.
Q: Is the schedule going to be the same next year?
A: Yes, and hopefully all the glitches we’ve made with the schedule such as lab/gym will run more smoothly. We have some issues with music lessons and students who need to be pulled out again for some classes. We have cut the numbers in half of the students that need to get pulled out for music lessons. Those are some of the bumps that we have dealt with. So hopefully next year it will be a little more smoother at the beginning of the school year.”
Q: If you could go back to the decision of making a new schedule, would you change anything?
A: Yes, I would make unit lunch shorter.
Q: All in all, how do you feel the rest of the school year will be with the schedule?
A: I feel the year will run smoother and more positive. By December, I hope that everyone enjoys the new schedule. A new data system, a new schedule, and a new lunch program have all been implemented this year so a lot of transition for the students and the faculty. So far all those transitions went very well. I think we are off to a good start; I think we will continue to be on an upper momentum in a good way. So I am hopeful this year will be successful.”
The students, staff, and faculty appear to be satisfied with this major transition by Doc Wash and give an overall solid thumbs up for the new schedule and administration.
Between the Lines
Editorial by: Kylie VanLuvender
Editor-in-chief
This year, there has already been a lot of controversy about an important topic - senior quotes. Senior quotes have been a famous way of discovering your peers personality through hilarious, passionate, inspirational, or quirky quotes. For the class of 2016, though, the privilege of senior quotes is something that administrators have been debating whether will be kept or not. The first initial reaction of the students when they heard this debate is shock and mostly anger. “How could they do this to us?”, “What did we do wrong?!”, “Just because of one mistake last year?! This isn’t fair” are just some of the comments. Sydney Millhaven, a senior, stated, “I’ve been waiting my whole life to put in my senior quote and now it’s gone and I am extremely sad.” Courtney Jakobs, a senior as well, sadly said, “It hurts my feelings because I was looking forward to my classmates remembering me by my quote and now they won’t. It makes me mad because last year ruined it for us so it’s not our fault it is theirs.”
Little do most students know, it was not just last year’s mistake that pushed administrators over the edge. For years on end students have tried putting disrespectful, inappropriate, and harsh quotes in the yearbook. The dedicated Mrs. Mcloughlin, the teacher who runs the yearbook, described where she, and other administrators, were coming from in the decision to take away senior quotes. “Off the top of my head, I can think of so many quotes that students have tried to get passed me to put in the yearbook. Some of them hinted at illegal drugs, inappropriate topics, or even degrading women. I read all of the quotes, including my students, and we decide if it is appropriate to go in the yearbook or not. The problem is, many students will try and put in “inside jokes” that hint at inappropriate subjects and get mad when I will not allow them to put it in. I tell them, “would you really want to look at this when you are older?” or “your grandparents or kids will be reading this, do you really want them to see it?”” Mrs. Mcloughlin has a very important point and when choosing a senior quote everyone must realize that it will be under your name for the rest of your life. She continued to say, “We would be willing to put senior quotes in this year’s yearbook if every English teacher agrees to make it an assignment. The quote has to be historical or modern and it must be appropriate and meaningful. It can be from a song, a famous person, or even yourself as long as it is not an inside joke.” To be able to keep the senior quotes for years to come, students must come together as a grade and make sure everyone takes responsibility to not disappoint administrators again. Lastly, she added, “It is also important that every senior at least thinks about putting a quote in. I know we can’t force students to put a quote in, but it would look much better in the yearbook.” Just remember when choosing your quote, it does not only reflect on yourself - but also as our school as a whole.
Editor-in-chief
This year, there has already been a lot of controversy about an important topic - senior quotes. Senior quotes have been a famous way of discovering your peers personality through hilarious, passionate, inspirational, or quirky quotes. For the class of 2016, though, the privilege of senior quotes is something that administrators have been debating whether will be kept or not. The first initial reaction of the students when they heard this debate is shock and mostly anger. “How could they do this to us?”, “What did we do wrong?!”, “Just because of one mistake last year?! This isn’t fair” are just some of the comments. Sydney Millhaven, a senior, stated, “I’ve been waiting my whole life to put in my senior quote and now it’s gone and I am extremely sad.” Courtney Jakobs, a senior as well, sadly said, “It hurts my feelings because I was looking forward to my classmates remembering me by my quote and now they won’t. It makes me mad because last year ruined it for us so it’s not our fault it is theirs.”
Little do most students know, it was not just last year’s mistake that pushed administrators over the edge. For years on end students have tried putting disrespectful, inappropriate, and harsh quotes in the yearbook. The dedicated Mrs. Mcloughlin, the teacher who runs the yearbook, described where she, and other administrators, were coming from in the decision to take away senior quotes. “Off the top of my head, I can think of so many quotes that students have tried to get passed me to put in the yearbook. Some of them hinted at illegal drugs, inappropriate topics, or even degrading women. I read all of the quotes, including my students, and we decide if it is appropriate to go in the yearbook or not. The problem is, many students will try and put in “inside jokes” that hint at inappropriate subjects and get mad when I will not allow them to put it in. I tell them, “would you really want to look at this when you are older?” or “your grandparents or kids will be reading this, do you really want them to see it?”” Mrs. Mcloughlin has a very important point and when choosing a senior quote everyone must realize that it will be under your name for the rest of your life. She continued to say, “We would be willing to put senior quotes in this year’s yearbook if every English teacher agrees to make it an assignment. The quote has to be historical or modern and it must be appropriate and meaningful. It can be from a song, a famous person, or even yourself as long as it is not an inside joke.” To be able to keep the senior quotes for years to come, students must come together as a grade and make sure everyone takes responsibility to not disappoint administrators again. Lastly, she added, “It is also important that every senior at least thinks about putting a quote in. I know we can’t force students to put a quote in, but it would look much better in the yearbook.” Just remember when choosing your quote, it does not only reflect on yourself - but also as our school as a whole.