The loss of a lunch shift from three to only two this year is the result of a decision by interim principal Dayle Burgdorf. Many factors went into this decision, the most important being the idea of removing the split lunch.

“The students need to be in class uninterrupted,” said Burgdorf. She also went on to say that her decision was “solely academic” and that it is easier on teachers to not have to start, stop and then restart class.

Eric Morgan, wrestling coach, and other faculty and administrators agree that two lunches are better than three. Morgan said that the two lunches are more controlled and also that the students are cleaning up because the stickers on each table remind them to throw away their trash and “hopes the good behavior continues.”

“The kids are more responsible and older students are starting to mature and maybe the addition of a microwave would be a good idea,” said Morgan.

From the administrative side, assistant principal Ernest Carter believes the reduction in lunches serves multiple purposes.

“I love two lunches,” said Carter. “Two lunches is less taxing on staff, the amount of referrals issued for class cuts has dramatically decreased and it gives time for café workers to clean up after lunch”.

Although faculty and staff support the new lunch schedule, students do not necessarily approve.

Senior Briyanya Cooley said she thinks lunch is too crowded and only having two lunches is a bad idea, but is happy about the new school hours.

“Even though we only have two lunches getting out at 2:20 is great,” said Cooley.

Senior Justin Corn agreed that there are not enough seats or tables at lunch and it takes too long to get lunch.

“The new lunch shift is too distinguished from last year which sucks and I wish they kept the schedule with three lunches,” said Corn.