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November 2019 LXII-III
Student Ambassadors choose service over home release By Karen Morales TO MANY students the name ‘Student Ambassador,’ may be a very unknown term to many students. The Student Ambassador Management program is still being created, but for the time being, many students are already enlisting, and these students don’t know exactly what their positions may be in the school. The Student Ambassador Management program, which is yet to begin this upcoming quarter, is designed for those students who have good grades as well as great personality, character, and communication skills. Once it begins, ambassadors will be able to help students and teachers with activities like tutoring reading, completing classroom chores,
and teaching study skills. Despite the uncertainty, interested students are ready to sign up for this program. Alma Fernandez (12) already joined. “Student Ambassador Management is where we can help new students. Although it still hasn’t started, I will only get to help during my home releases for the time being, I hope that when it finally starts, I’ll be able to talk and help more people,” Fernandez said. Another student already in the program is Ericka Bonilla (12). “Since some of us in the ambassador management have different times in which we are able to help, I’m only helping during free periods since it still hasn’t started yet. I joined because this is my last year, and I want to be more
involved around this school year. I hope that this will be something that is not only helpful but also fun for me and for other students,” Bonilla said. It is clear that this is a very helpful program, since not only does it help students in need, but it also helps the student within the participating program feel more at ease. Many of the students involved in the program seem to have similar positive attitudes about it. “I like the idea of being able to participate as a student ambassador because it is a very good thing to do since you get to help others. I hope that I get to learn more about what it truly is, so that I can get to help others and be able to understand and help
myself as well,” Wendy Torres (12) said. The students are here to help as much as they possibly can once the new quarter starts. Even though the student ambassador program might still be unknown to some, it is hoped that throughout the year will be able to help many Granger students. For students to participate, they must be seniors with home release and have good CPAs. “I’m ready to help people who are struggling and help freshmen who need it the most and be able to guide them. I’m involved every last period every day. Hope it’s fun, and also hope that it grows through the course of years. Anyone can join and you can also get a core graduation credit,” Kelsey Meza (12) said.
Kelsey hopes that the Student Ambassabor Management program continues to prosper throughout the years.
Attentive staff and SafeUT app help keep Lancers safe By Ioana Johansson GRANGER High School has officers roaming around the campus to help maintain school safety. They keep students in check, encourage other students to get to class, and protect Lancers from harm. However, some students may not feel completely safe on campus. On September 13, a shooting happened on school grounds during a football game. The police confirmed that the shooters weren’t Granger High School students, but it was still on Granger’s campus. Often times students will be in a difficult situation where they won’t feel comfortable enough to share. “If you don’t feel comfortable with a situation, you could write up a note and hand it to
my secretary which she then will pass it on to me,” Dr. Dunn said. Another way to contact him is at dedunn@graniteschools.org by email. He will understand and try to resolve the problem immediately. Students could also email or talk to their counselor about safety concerns if they would like to. There are many options. Another way they could get help is the SafeUT app. “You could always use the Safe UT app,” Officer Mitchener said. It’s confidential and anonymous in addition to being free for students to use. Fights on campus are rare, but fights still happen in the community. Students such as Dantae Marty (9) think flyers and emails
should be sent out on the daily to ensure parents are informed. “Parents aren’t getting involved,” Marty said. When he told his parents about the shooting, it made him nervous. He didn’t know what to say, though he was well aware of the fact that the students involved did not attend Granger. Granger staff is doing an excellent job at keeping Lancers safe and takes bullying seriously. “If a student makes it unsafe for anyone, they are not welcome here,” Dr. Dunn said. “If there is a life or death situation, I’m gone,” Fikry Bateo (9) said. Some may react just like Bateo, while others might try and stop whatever’s going on. The faculty encourages Lancers to stay at school for lunch.
Students who decide to cross the street are at risk because once they leave campus, the faculty and police can’t do anything to increase students’ safety. “We don’t know who is out there and what they’re going to do,” Officer Mitchener said. Students who have seen the dangers have reacted well and seem to know how to handle what’s going on. Officers say that this year, fights have become less frequent. Some students are just joking around when they say they’re going to shoot up the school or set it on fire, but the consequences of ignoring these threats can be serious. No matter how students look at it, as long as authorities are informed, they will make sure that all Lancers are safe.
Heard in the halls
By Steven Sola “MY DRIVER’s ed teacher listens to country when we drive, and it makes me want to crash the car.” “Do you know how many girlfriends he has? Like 10.” “I hate this class.” “Why she built like that?” “Today’s an A-day? Are you kidding me? I coulda worn pajamas.” “Are you always a dictator outside of this class?” “̈Your opinions are made from facts.” “Go crazy!” “Oh, my bad bro.” “Fake fighting.” “You want something?” “Especially when they’re serious.” “How are you still here?” “Where do you live? You live close by right?” “Rain or snow, I still go walking.” “It’s one of those days.” “Where are you pulling?” “Guys come with us.” “Hi, best friend.” “Can’t stay mad with me.” “̈Did you see me look down?” “What were you gonna say?” “Are you kidding me?” “What in the world?” “Do you have physics?” “You’re fake.” “I don’t have my phone.” “I felt that.” “You disrespect me.” “Why didn’t she get you?” “I missed the bus.” “I woke up for no reason.” “You want to bet on that?” “Sit next to each other.” “Can I have some?” “What is that?” “He beat me seventeen times.” “It can go slide to slide.” “I’m telling Chinito.” “We worth for it.” “Is that your mom’s signature? It’s a nice signature.” “Is this you?” “I don’t know who painted that.” “I need a haircut.” “I got to go shower.” “It was my cousin. We’d known since we were babies.” “I’d heard about it. It’s a shutoff.” “My phone is at an 82%.” “You can’t breathe in. It’s like breathing out.”
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