Wynne High School - Stinger Yearbook (Wynne, AR)

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Out To Lunch A new lunch schedule added vari- ety to student's meals because they were able to eat with members of each class. The period in which a stu- dent ate was determined by the lo- cation of his fourth period class. Most students who participated in the survey thought the new sched- ule was an improvement over last year's. The next popular answer was that there was no change. Ninth graders were glad that they did not have to stand in the girl's gym after lunch. Many enjoyed the opportuni- ty to meet others. When asked if the cafeteria was crowded, answers varied so much that no generalization could be made. Student Council President Grant Carwile said the schedule was better because, ''We don't have as many people disrupting classes during fourth period. Coaches pointed out that they didn't have to move out their equipment for the ninth grade break in the girl's gym. Five minutes extra on the third lunch period gives Mark Diebold, Stacey Crosby, and Leigh King plenty of time to eat. Lunchtime is short for Lelia Davis, Karen Flowers, Susan Hill, and Gloria Zamarano. In a rush to leave before the bell rings, Ricky Long clears his tray and heads out of the lunchroom. 18 Issues

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Up In Smoke? The presence of a smoking area on campus was a controversial topic. There was, of course, an apparent division between smokers and non- smokers. Smokers felt that the school need- ed a designated smoking area. Good features named were the garbage cans located there and simply its ex- istence. Suggestions were numer- ous. Some wanted benches, a roof, and a water fountain. Non-smokers opinions varied more than those of their counter- parts. Although most of those ques- tioned found no good feature of the smoking are, some believed that it was helpful to smokers. The odor and litter were complained about. Also, when it rained, non-smokers thought it was unfair that they were forced to walk in the rain because smokers gathered under the awning. Both smokers and non-smokers suggested that the area be moved to a new location. The region by the boy's gym was given as a possibility. One smoker admitted, People are always complaining about smokers standing on the sidewalks when it rains and I can see their point. Teachers consulted felt that it was not needed, and the public schools should not condone early smoking. One said, Students should be able to go seven hours without smoking. Many felt high schoolers were pres- sured into smoking by friends. As a solution to the problem caused by wet weather, they suggested either a railing to separate the area from the walkway or a change of position. Principal Darrell Smith felt that a smoking area just made good sense. He said it kept students from smok- ing in the restrooms. After the con- struction work was finished, he be- lieved that the smoking area would probably be moved. When asked if there was any regulation in school policy that required a smoking area, he answered that there was none. Smoking seemed to be most con- troversial of the issues, and more people had suggestions about it. Standing on the sidewalk to be out of the rain, these smokers take a break in between classes for a quick cigarette. Issues 19