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By Amy Farrell
Whether students were facing parking in the fire lanes ," junior Kari
parking challenges, trying to get through Kelley said .
the construction zones, or even plan- · Even though students may not
ning out alternate routes to their cars or have all been fond of the renovations,
their classes, they somehow found a they did understand that the construe-
way through all the chaos. tion had to be done.
Seniors especially found it diffi- "The construction may be irritat-
cult because it was their last year in the ing, but I know this is the only effective
building and they didn't like seeing it all way to get through it all. The thing that
torn up. makes it worth it, is to think about the
"It has been frustrating to deal future classes ," Wyzgoski said.
with all the changes this year. I think I Students were good about keep-
speak for all the seniors when I say we ing a good attitude throughout the year.
wanted it to stay the same for our last They kept their minds on the finished
year," senior Traci Wyzgoski said. product, and then it wasn't so bad.
It wasn't just the seniors that "When I get frustrated with park-
disliked the construction though. Un- ing, I just tell myself it will all be better
derclassmen also said they found it a soon. I know it is just a matter of time
nu1sance. before the school looks brand new again, "
"I think the parking this year was senior Sarah Loyd said.
a struggle for everyone. Some days Wyzgoski also added that she
there would be plenty of spots and the would rather it was her class experienc-
very next day, people would take a risk ing the changes than someone else.

Lounging in front of the new concession
stands are seniors Jason Tesmer and Matt
Harkness. The concession stands were
part of the earli est fini shed renovati on
ins ide the school during the year. pho10 by
Annie Lorsbach

Gathering on the stairwell to discuss future Reviewing over th e fresh copies just made
pl ans are seniors Kelsi Long, Kri stin Wane, by the copy mac hines is Debra Mategrano.
Lori Krueger, and Jessica Butler. Talking This year a new copy room was created
things th rough was one way th at seni ors near the south entrance of the auditorium
prepared fo r the upcoming years of their as part of th e improvements in the school.
li ves. phoro by Annie Lorsbach It made the facility more centrall y located.
photo by Annie Lorsbach Diamond in the Rough