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By Joshua Isabelle

CRTC, Concord Regional Technology Center is a program in which juniors and seniors at Hopkinton High School can participate. Juniors must sign up During Sophomore year. And seniors must have gone as a junior.

There are several different classes students may attend at Concord including automotive, construction and culinary. Hopkinton juniors leave the high school for Concord at ten thirty am via school bus. Class starts at the Tech at eleven o’ five and ends at twelve thirty five. The Tech Center is located on the left side of Concord High School.

“The automotive program doesn’t begin hands on until Sp/2 is completed. Sp/2 is an online safety course all students must finish and pass before they can begin in the shop. The course may take a full two weeks or more to finish.” As told by Kassandra Horning. Being a senior in the program Horning knows the program quite well.

Horning states that due to the amount of students attending the program they had to dedicate another classroom to the automotive program. There are two different teachers instructing the class Mr. Bill and Mr. Wheeler. Although there are two classes there is still only one shop.

The teachers made an arrangement where Monday and Tuesday Mr. Bills class would be in the shop and Thursday and Friday Mr. Wheeler would be in the shop. Wednesday they would alternate every other week.

Students are required to personally obtain an engine before the class begins and bring it in. Throughout the course students use the tools provided to completely disassemble the engine and rebuild it.

Due to the fact that the shop is an open garage they take business from the public and the seniors do the work. Towards the second half of the year Mr. Bill will choose some of his “better” students and allow them to work on the cars doing easy tasks such as tire rotation and oil changes.

The Construction program teaches kids how to use a variety of tools from a hammer to a table saw. They will learn to split an inch into sixteen segments, and throughout the year the will build walls and roofs. Eventually they will build complete sheds ready fore sale

The culinary course teaches students the rules of the kitchen. They will uses stoves and ovens to produce the most scrumptious of foods. They bake cookies and cakes all the way up to entrées and three course meals

All About Art Club

By: Rachel Partlow

Middle School Art Club, already in its tenth year, is an afterschool work period to explore art. It is open to Hopkinton students grade six through eight from September through May, and is held in the Art Room of Hopkinton High School from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Art Club has no attendance policy, so Sue Batchelder, head of Art Club, says its “attendance has ranged from one person on a bad-weather day, to 28 people a few times – which can be pretty lively.“

Students who attend Art Club often work on independent art projects and other creative pursuits, in mediums such as drawing, painting and sculpture. An advantage of Art Club is that students are able to use more craft materials than are normally provided in art classes, as Art Club is financially supported by the Hopkinton PTA. Sue Batchelder finds hardly anything she dislikes about Art Club, only that she wishes she could help everyone more quickly when lots of people show up. Overall, she praises it for its “relaxed atmosphere” and finds it a great way to spend her Monday afternoons.

Oldest Resident Recieves Boston Cane

By: Alexandra Trahnstrom

On August 24th 2010 the Boston Cane was given to Rose Putney Hanson, 96 years old and currently the oldest resident in Hopkinton NH. This cane made out of ebony wood and a crown constructed with 14 carat gold is given to the oldest resident, in compliments of the Boston Post, a newspaper in 1909. Hanson was given this cane at the First Congretional Church in Hopkinton, NH by the board of selectmen representative, Jim O'Brien. A selection of Hanson's good friends, residents of the town, and her brother were all there to see her receive the Boston Cane. “It is my pleasure to give this cane to the oldest and in my opinion, wisest, person in the town of Hopkinton New Hampshire,” O'Brien stated at the gathering. Hanson was also awarded with the key of the town in addition to the Boston Cane. Hanson, one of the original Putney Hill girls, seemed overwhelmed but yet thrilled to receive such a gift from the town.

LGBT Revived for 2010-2011 School Year

LGBT, an acronym for “lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender”, is a community in which people, heterosexual and homosexual, may come together in order to support each other and act on civil rights issues. In past years, Hopkinton Middle High School has been home of an LGBT Club and has been labeled as an “LGBT Safe Zone”. However, during the 2009-2010 school year, the LGBT was significantly less active due to a lack of leadership. This year though, a new leader has stepped up in order revive the LGBT Club. His name is Stuart Mosseau.


When interviewed, Mosseau was asked some questions in order for everyone to have a better idea of what the LGBT does and how one can join. “To join, all you have to do is get in contact with me, and I'll add you to the list if you're interested in joining. Simple as that. Another option is to just come to a meeting, and I'll add you to the list then and there. It's preferred if you come to me first, so we can get to know each other.” When asked what the purpose of the LGBT Club was, Mosseau answered, “The purpose (of the LGBT) is mainly to promote acceptance and awareness to all LGBT students at HHS.”


The goals of this club are to educate the community and create an atmosphere of tolerance. There are many events planned; the Day of Silence, Ally Week, National Coming Out Day, and for those interested, a trip to Boston to celebrate Boston Pride Week in June. According to Mosseau, “it is up to members of the group to spread the message and start making a change at HHS. That is primarily how our goals will be achieved.”


If you decide that the LGBT is a club you would like to be apart of and support, meetings are every Monday starting at 7:30 pm at Stuart Mosseau’s house. However, later in the school year more meetings may be held at school with the club’s advisor Mrs. Connolly.


Mosseau made his point crystal clear by saying, “Join to show your support to those who are still to afraid to come out and be themselves. Join to be part of a growing campaign across the world. Join because it's right, and it is an important movement. Join because you care.”

Carry On

By: Rachel Partlow

The 8^th annual Contoocook Carry, a local triathlon, is being held at 1:00pm this Sunday at the Hopkinton High School. This year, the proceeds will go to the charity, “Fuel Assistance,” to support families who cannot afford to heat their homes this winter. The triathlon has been a successful fundraiser since it was founded in 2002. In its first year, it raised the money necessary to build Spirit Skateboard Park near the Hopkinton High School, in honor of two freshmen, Jake Shumway and Robert Carr, who died in a winter accident.

This rain or shine event encompasses three sports: running, kayaking and biking. Like a conventional triathlon, the races are the main focus, although dogs, wacky team names and costumes are a common and welcomed occurrence. Everyone is encouraged to participate by signing up, and in the words of Contoocook resident, Ellen Eberhart; “This is a wonderful event and whether you are new to the event or an old timer, bring someone new this year and spread the joy.”

What To Look For When Buying Your First Car

By Anthony Davis


Two of the most anticipated things for high school students, are getting their license, and two getting a first car! However, buyers must be aware when buying their first car. The list below helps you see some of the cautions to be aware of.


1. Price
Always look around for the best deal. Don’t spend more than the car is worth. Check out other cars that are the same and see what prices the are going for.

2. Economical
Are you going to be able to drive the car year round and afford gas for it? Is it a daily driver or something only for summer?

3. Condition
Take a good look underneath the car. Make sure the frame and everything underneath is in decent condition. Also check the body. Make sure it will be able to pass inspection before buying. If you are not sure how to do this, have someone that does look at it.

4. Don’t buy on impulse!
A lot of times people see a car they like and buy it on a impulse. Don’t do this. Take time looking. Check around for other cars prices. Buying on impulse causes loss of money if the cars not worth that much or needs serious work.

5. Check engine and transmission
Always hear it run, make sure there are no knocks or unusual sounds. Take it for a test drive make sure there are no unusual sounds. Make sure it shifts smooth and does not slip between or in gears. Also check the oil make sure there are no bits of metal or if it is milky.

6. Never buy at asking price
Generally when you buy a car you will be able to get some money off the asking price. Say the owner is asking $1200. Try to get it for $800 or $1000.

Red Sox Dismal Season

By Jimmy Angell

J Ellsbury LF

D Pedroia 2B

V Martinez C

K Youkilis 1B

D Ortiz DH

A Beltre 3B

J Drew RF

M Cameron CF

M Scutaro SS

With former World Series MVP Josh Beckett on the mound, this was the Red Sox opening day lineup: a lineup built to strike fear into opponents. With 13 former All Stars on their roster, the Red Sox were loaded and destined for a world series run. And with a 9-7 win in the opener against the rival Yankees it seemed that already they were off to the races.

However on April 11, Red Sox left fielder and lead off hitter (Jacoby Ellsbury) collided with Adrian Beltre and fractured three ribs. Since then Jacoby Ellsbury has played just 12 games and on September 10 it was announced that he would be out the rest of the season.

Josh Beckett was the next Red Sox player to hit the disabled list. The former All Star and World Series MVP was placed on the disabled list on May 19^th because of a lower back strain. The team ace did not return until late July and he has been inconsistent since then.

Former league MVP and fan favorite Dustin Pedroia fouled a ball off his foot against the Colorado Rockies June 25. He suffered a bone fracture and has played just 75 games all season and will be on the disabled list the rest of the year.

A few days later Victor Martinez, Boston’s switch-hitting All Star, catcher broke his thumb and spent almost a month on the disabled list.

Around the same time backup catcher and Red Sox captain Jason Varitek went down with a fractured foot and has not returned to the lineup since then.

A few months ago MVP candidate Kevin Youkilis went down with torn ligaments in his thumb. He had season ending surgery so he will not be seen again until next year.

There was never a stretch of time when the Red Sox were at full strength. This years team is on pace to win roughly 90 games. Most teams would gladly accept a 90-win season, but playing in the AL East! That is good enough for 3^rd place. Boston fans expect nothing less than a playoff birth every year. This leaves us with the thought of what could the 2010 Red Sox have been if they had stayed even remotely healthy?

A New Year and a New Contract

By Olivia Hamel

Every three years the Hopkinton teachers get to update their teaching contracts, a negotiation goes on between the School Board and the teachers. On one side of the negotiation, are School Board members that contribute in the negotiation of the renewal of the contracts. The specific members are two school board members, the Superintendent, (Mr. Chamberlin), and the Business Manager, (Michelle Clark).

On the other side of the negotiation table are the teachers, who choose one main person to represent them in the negotiation, that person is called the spokesperson for the teachers. This year the teacher that was chosen for this job was, Mr. Brizard, Head of the math department at Hopkinton High School. Other representatives serving on the board are four teachers that are chosen to represent the three schools that Hopkinton has in its town, Harold Martin, PK-3, Maple Street, 4-6 and Hopkinton Middle High School, 7-12.

This renewal was long over due, for the past year the teachers have not had an “official” contract and were running off of the guidelines from the previous year’s contract. The cause of this delay in the production of a renewed contract is disagreement concerning the contract that was originally drafted up and voted on in October. In regards as to why the original contract was rejected by town voters, Mr. Chamberlin, Superintendent, stated that, “The contract that did not get approved in October was innovative-probably too innovative for the time.” Meaning that the contract that was first drafted up was not appropriate for the time in which it was constructed. So a revote had to take place, and the negotiators had to go back to the drawing board and construct a new contract.

The final contract that was voted and agreed on by most parties, was one that now means teachers have to work two additional days to what was the previous agreement. Although, in return teachers are receiving enhanced benefits, such as increased life and dental insurance. When a teacher, Mr. Brizard, was asked how this change personally worked for him he responded that, “it works fine for me personally.” Along with the enhancement of the benefits there was also an exchange in other types of benefits, the teachers now receive $200 in an F.S.A account, Flexible Spending Account, in exchange for a differing prescription plan that was presumably preferred.

Through all negotiations some compromises have to be made and the teachers did not receive all that they had asked for originally. Such as a modest pay increase, or in other words a step increase, for the three years that the contract is valid. However, the compromises that were made between the teachers and the taxpayers seem to be one that leaves everyone satisfied.

Enjoy morning's glow at markets by you

By Alexandra Trahnstrom

Residents of Contoocook New Hampshire find ways to remain a closely-knit New England town. The local people communicate and grow with each other every weekend. The Contoocook Farmer’s Market is held on Saturdays from 9am to 12 noon. At this local town's Market anyone is welcome to sell organic foods or handmade items. Leigh Maynard makes and distributes homemade ice cream of all flavors. “I can make anything. I make peppermint stick, fruit, and maple walnut. I use the syrup the guy sells in the booth next to me.” Buyers and sellers come and enjoy the morning's glow while helping support their community.

At the local Flea Market in Davisville, one man's trash is another man's treasure. The flea Market is open on Sundays from 7am until 12 noon. Residents come to sell goods consisting of: carpets, music, jewelry, and even baked goods! Resident of Contoocook, Olivia Hamel, says, “I usually visit booths with art, music, and jewelry.” Here, families can go on a trip and explore their fellow resident's sale items. Hamel says, “The prices are great; and if not, I bargain!”

Redhawks and the Panthers Knock Heads

By Cody White

Sunday, September 19^th is the Redhawk’s first home game of the year. The Granite State Panthers from New Ipswich, are coming down to the Houston Fields to play against the Hopkinton and Hillsboro Redhawks. The varsity game starts at 1:00 pm this Sunday with the JV game starting immediately after the varsity.

Leading the team this weekend are the captains Ian Kuck, Cody White, Eli Wilson and Trynt Barchey. After a close game up in Littleton (19-14 W) September 12^th, the whole team is ready for the upcoming challenge. Coach Steven West said, “They’re a great offensive team,” meaning the Redhawks better be perfect on defense.

Playing a New Song at Hoppy High

By Nicole Mitchell

For almost 20 years we have had the same music teacher at Hopkinton High School: Paul Silverman. Students and teachers alike called him by his first name. Kids had inside jokes with him, and everyone loved him. Many were saddened when he decided to retire at the end of last year.

However, the district hired Ms. Bridgett Dornik. She is a graduate of Hartford High School, VT and a college graduate of University of Vermont Montpelier. This is her second job as a high school music teacher. Before this she worked in Vermont and was a music teacher for grades five through twelve, and she also taught band.

She lives right in town with her fiancé and her two new kittens. She loves to play music and run small triathlons in her spare time, but lately she has not had any spare time.

Ms. Dornik told us her high school music teacher, Mr. Gattie, inspired her to become a music teacher. When asked how he did so, she replied, “Because he made the connection between music, emotions, and people…. He taught me that I can make a lot of connections with people through music.”

Ms. Dornik’s musical background is very extensive: she started playing the clarinet in 5^th grade and still plays a little today. She has been singing since 5^th grade as well and stills sings today. When asked what her favorite instrument was she told us the flute, for right now, because it’s an easy instrument to play along with any student. When asked if she could play the piano she said no she couldn’t; however, she was playing in the music room prior to this interview.

When Mr. Kelley was asked why Ms. Dornik was chosen for the job, he answered that he liked her energy, enthusiasm, and experience. He also said she has a natural way of working with students and can easily get them excited about music. He can tell she enjoys working with kids; she goes above and beyond the job requirements to teach kids and to help them in any way she can.

While asking students in the high school about Ms. Dornik, everyone had the same couple reactions, “We have a new music teacher?”, “Who is that?”, “Oh I’ve heard of her, but I haven’t had her as a teacher yet.”, and “I have her as a teacher and she is really cool.” Those who have her agree that the classroom atmosphere is really chill.

One student in her class, Abby Lui said, “She wants to get stuff done, but she does not have a lot of rules. She makes the class fun while we get our work done at the same time. It’s the perfect mix.” Abby also told us that the students have respect for her and can joke with her. She makes the classroom comfortable to be in. Justin Madore, an 8^th grader told us that she is seen as a peer, not a strict teacher and that is a good thing, according to most students.

When asking the students and staff about advice they can give our new music teacher, they came up with this: don’t get too serious and keep the music class fun. Get to know the students more. Improvement comes in time. Get involved, go to athletic games, plays, and get to know students in their own environment. And be willing to compromise, kids are involved with a lot of activities such as sports.

Dancing with the Students

By Rachel LeGros

Concord Dance Academy was founded in 1981 with the goal to educate both the young and old about the art of dance. According to their website, students from over 40 towns in New Hampshire attend CDA.

Lindsay White, who will be starting her 15^th year at CDA this year, has participated in many recitals and competitions as she has grown up. She spends anywhere from 19 to 23 hours a week dancing, and plans on going to school somewhere in New York for dance. On why she loves to dance, “I love it because I can exercise while doing something I love…it’s a great getaway from school and other things that are stressful.”

Lindsay’s sister, Abby White, is also a loyal student to CDA, starting her 12^th year. Maybe it is because she comes from a family of dancers, but to Abby and her sisters, dancing is not just a sport. It is a form of art that lets you express your emotions through body movement.

Can dancing sometimes add stress to your life instead of being a reliever of it? Nikki Cullinan, also going into her 12^th year at CDA, plays soccer along with dance. After soccer practice, she immediately goes to dance class, where she is there until 9:30. When asked if managing both sports is difficult, Nikki says it does get busy, but she wouldn’t give up one sport for the other.

Hannah Steff, a good friend of Lindsay’s, has learned a lot about herself over the years as she is entering her 14^th year of dance. “I enjoy being able to grow and bond with my dance friends,” Hannah says on why she chooses to dance. When asked if she has ever thought of playing other sports, she says that the thought has never crossed her mine, and that she wants to stay focused on dance.

These students, among others from different schools, have learned that the art of dance combines exercise, friendship, and community.

Cracking Down!

By: Ashley Tibbetts

Students at Hopkinton High School are dressing differently this fall because the teachers at Hopkinton are trying to “crack down” on the dress code. To many students, the dress code does not set boundaries, but for others it seems like a hassle everyday.

Erin McAuliffe, a junior at Hopkinton High, was asked about the dress code and what she thought about “cracking down.” She said, “I think its pointless and people should be able to dress how they want.” Erin stated that the dress code, in her eyes, was unfair. She went on to say, “It is unfair because we grew up in an environment that shows limits and boundaries as well as rules, and people should be able to express themselves.”

Another student at Hopkinton, Morgan Holden, when interviewed said, “I think it is ‘radonkulious’ and very unfair.” But to an extent, she states that, “clothing portrays a person’s personality. Students should be able to wear what the want to a degree also, but right now it’s not an equal agreement.”

At Hopkinton there are rules that if your clothing is not appropriate and does not meet the standards within the handbook, you then have to change or go to the nurse’s office and find something. Many students think that is a bad idea for the simple fact that nobody wants to wear the clothes from the nurse’s office. If you deny the offer to use her clothes you then cannot attend class.

The girls have more a view about the dress code that others may not. For instance, girls’ shorts. The dress code states your skirts and or shorts have to be at least to the end of your fingers tips rested at your side when standing. A majority of girls like to argue that companies who make these shorts make them so they are short. Therefore, it is not the girl’s fault.

It seems on the other hand, boys have it easier, right? Well this rule does apply to both genders, since tank tops, are not allowed what so ever.

The first sentence of the handbook, regarding the dress code reads, “A standardized dress code has been adopted to help assure that all students are provide safe and appropriate educational opportunities free from unnecessary disruptions or outside influences.” It also says, “The way a person dresses reflects the way he or she thinks.”

Mrs. Montore, a teacher at HHS, was asked what she thought of the handbook definition of the dress code. She agrees the dress code here is to provide a safe and appropriate educational opportunities and that Hopkinton High could have a dress code where we wear nice pants and polo. But instead they have a free dress code where students can dress a way that reflects how a person thinks, which Mrs. Montore also agrees with.

Comin' Home

By Lindsay White

Homecoming is an annual occurrence. Students, faculty, alumni and community members look forward to this celebration like it is a holiday. Starting off with spirit week, students and faculty show their school spirit by wearing something wacky, or by dressing in green and white.

At the end of the school day Friday, there is a spirit assembly. This is when the sports teams compete against each other to complete various tasks. The team that wins this event gets the best prize ever: bragging rights. This is also the time when Homecoming Queen and King are crowned. Zoe Jantzen, sophomore, says “I like the pep rally because the school gets pumped for the games the next day.”

Later that day the school starts off the Homecoming parade at the top of Maple Street. There will be four different themes for the four grades, along with floats for Middle School and faculty. Once the parade reaches the high school, floats are taken apart and the bonfire is lit. Sports teams are recognized and sent into the school to eat their spaghetti dinner. Matthew Gleason, junior, says, “I like the floats because I like how every class does a different theme… and I like to decorate the float.”

Saturday is when the games begin. They start as early as 9 a.m. and go until about 3 p.m. Concessions are sold, benefiting the freshman class. When asked about her favorite part of Homecoming, Nikki Cullinan, freshman, says “my favorite are the games on Saturday because I like the energy.” Saturday is ended with the Homecoming dance. This is not a semi-formal event like other high schools, but it still has all the fun!

The students who are responsible for all of the Homecoming activities are members of Student Council. Hannah Steff, junior, says, “It’s a little stressful because it’s our fault if anything goes wrong, and we have to make all the components work starting with spirit week and going all the way to the dance.” Steff also says that people don’t realize how much actually goes into planning Homecoming. The members work together for the assembly, gathering wood for the bonfire, and finding chaperones for the dance.

The World Student Exchange

By Rin Conley

Five thousand is half the number of people that can fit in the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester. It is also the number of people who live in Hopkinton NH. As you can imagine, that does not leave much room for cultural diversity. But every year Hopkinton High School takes in exchange students from all over the world. These kids provide insight from all corners of the earth. They help kids in Hopkinton get a broader view of how life really is.

This year, Hopkinton has four exchange students. They come from places in Africa and all parts of Europe.

Fabien Stocek is a high school junior from the Czech Republic, a small country in central Europe. He decided to come to the US for the experience of being in another country and speaking another language. His favorite part of living here is that he gets to choose the classes he takes in school, something apparently not allowed where he lives. For him, the main differences between here and his home are the meals: here we eat a small lunch and a big dinner, and in the Czech Republic, it is opposite with a big lunch and a small dinner. Fabien is staying with the Spauldings and the Dalzells for half a year each.

Another exchange student is Berthlyne Browne from Liberia, a country on the Western coast of Africa. She is spending her year here staying with the Geiger family. When asked why she wanted to come here, Berthlyne said “I want to know and learn other people’s culture…and the difference between their[s] and mine.” She says the main differences between here and Liberia are the way teenagers dress, and the way they interact with elders.

The third exchange student attending Hopkinton this year is Irene Gomez Gonzalez, a sophomore girl from Spain. She sites her favorite thing about being here as the people! She will be staying with The Keiligs for three months, the Durants for three months, and the Luneaus for three months. She decided to come here to learn the language, and experience more about the American life. In her opinion, the most different thing here is the food: Mediterranean food is “so much different from the food in America.” The only fault she can find with being in America is that she can’t drive, even though she is “the right age.”

Haulers drop out of the Pay-By-Bag Program

By Josh Isabelle

On September 4^th, Hopkinton started a pay-by-bag-program stating that all trash to either be picked up by the local haulers or personally brought to the transfer station must be in a specified green bag.

The bag can be purchased at the local stores for $6.25 a bundle. The bundle comes with five, 33-gallon bags. They also offer a 13-gallon bag for $3.25 a bundle as well. If the trash was recyclable it did not have to be in a specified bag so it promotes the locals to start to recycle.

The trash haulers would have to pay a $70.00 tipping fee for every ton delivered to the dump that wasn’t in the correct bags in hopes that the haulers would enforce their customers to convert form their old ways to the new bags.

One of the two hauler companies in town, All Clear, only has 250-300 customers. In fear that their customers would respond negatively to the change and stop using the hauler all together they backed out of the program and will pay the $70.00 a ton instead.

The other company G. Dockman has 1400-1450 customers in town. They originally wrote to the concord monitor stating that they were on board with the program. They said they would be enforcing the green bags because the tipping per ton has almost sent them out of business in the past.

Just a few days after the Pay-By-Bag took place Dockman lost 24 customers and immediately dropped out of the program fearing they would lose too many customers to make saving the $70.00 tipping fee worth it.

The remaining 600 residents who personally bring their bags to the dump have no say in the situation unless they find a way in to another transfer station.

To Text Or Not To Text?

By Breanna Ostrander

With new technologies emerging all around us, cell phones and texting have become a big problem in classrooms. Hiding behind friends and desks make it easier to hide phones while texting. Here at Hopkinton High School, students know teachers quite well, and know which classes are okay to text in. Having this information, students use their learning time to engage in conversations with their friends. This may lead to a drop in grades, which has some teachers concerned.

Math teacher, Lisa Lulka believes that around 20% of her students text during her class because they are not able to disconnect from their phones. Many others believe that the percent of “texters” is much higher, around 70-80%. Lulka strongly discourages texting; she makes a basket is available to put phones in after getting caught.

Even so, this does not seem to phase students who don’t care if they get caught. When asked, Dana Kuntz said she would argue with a teacher about taking her phone away. Kuntz is not alone in this battle with the teachers, as many students rebel against the teachers about confiscating phones. Although teachers will ask those students to leave if a fight emerges, it doesn’t seem to bother some.

There is a trend among students who believe if their grades are high enough, they should be allowed to text in class. Evidence to support this is proven by the fact they are receiving high grades and texting in class. This shows students are able to balance talking to friends, and concentrating at the same time.

While many students are busy texting, there are some, though few, who turn their phones off during school. There are many ways teachers deal with students texting in class, such as taking the phone or having them leave the room. Although those seem to be the most popular responses, some teachers believe that, “If I can’t see it, then it’s fine,” is a way to deal with the students texting. This may benefit the students who are texting, while it also may take away from their education. After all, are students going to school for socialization, or to broaden their minds?