Why Waverly?
Lilly Molini
A&E Editor
When it comes to any high school, there are things many students agree with and disagree with.
Teens in high school usually either flourish in whatever activity or sport they are a part of, while some just go to get their credits and move on.
Many students focus on the good and others on the not so good.
Throughout a teen’s high school years, there are many things that make school enjoyable for them, and things that make them, well, never want to show up
Everyone’s been there.
With District 145, however, there are many students on both sides of the fence.
There are select students that have very strong opinions about disliking it here, and have many reasons why they aren’t so fond of their school.
“I’ve had many personal and not personal experiences with our administration having a problem with favoritism,” senior Caroline Blake said. “Although I don’t agree with how some things are handled, they will always have the upper hand.”
Administration plays a big role at any school; they are what keeps the school running and the kids out of trouble. There are also many students at WHS that really look up to the staff and appreciate all that they do.
“The teachers here really care about us,” sophomore Hunter Radenslaben said. “I’ve gotten really close to a lot of teachers since I’ve been in the high school, and that makes it a lot more enjoyable.”
Not only do students have a love for many of the teachers at Waverly but the coaches as well.
With many new changes in the 2014-15 school year in a few of WHS’ individual sports departments, many athletes are really beginning to like the adjustments. Players here really take pride in what they do and not only appreciate but understand that they wouldn’t be able to do it without the help of their supportive coaches.
“In sports at Waverly, we stay together,” junior Ben Warner said. “Our coaches especially, they get to know us and help us with our lives outside of just the game, and that means a lot.”
It’s not only the athletics that students are fond of but the community aspect as well.
Just like any year, WHS lost some and gained some. Disregarding a whole new class of freshman and a senior class leaving, it’s gained many new unfamiliar faces. Any new student is normally uneasy about a new school and doesn’t know what to expect, but many of these timid students have really grown to love it. They, too, are beginning to agree with how much Waverly really is set apart.
“I felt so welcomed here at Waverly,” freshman Tanner Wubbels said. “The community aspect is so unique here and doesn’t even compare to my old school.”
There are also many students who left Waverly but ended up returning because of the environment.
“I came back to Waverly because of the people and the teachers,” sophomore Austin Gray. “The community basically “hugs” your here and we are surrounded by such great people.”
Not only do new students appreciate being here, but the “alums” as well, who have known waverly since their first day of kindergarten. These are the kids that appreciate it most, and if given the chance, still wouldn’t pick a different school.
“I would undoubtedly pick to go to Waverly,” senior Bailey Schuelke said. “I would never want to give up the friendships I have made throughout the years.”
As for the kids who don’t exactly love it here, there are many things in this school to appreciate. Throughout life there will always be people, adults and students you don’t like or agree with.
As for the Assistant Principal, Brian Daniell, he understands the fact that there will be students fond of their surroundings as well as ones that just won’t.
“There’s going to be a lot of different attitudes about a place,” Daniell said. “Any time you have 600 teenagers in one place, you’re going to have ones that don’t like the situation. That’s going to affect their attitude.”
If one looks across America, there’s not many places like Waverly. There’s a reason it’s growing quicker than the corn surrounding it.
