By EMILY O’LOANE
For the majority of high school students, there just never seems to be enough time in one day. Students spend seven hours a day, five days a week at school, not to mention the hours spent outside school doing homework, practicing for a sport or going to a club meeting.
Our lives as students, whether we like it or not, revolve around school. For almost any high schooler, it is often difficult to juggle extracurricular activities, community service and a part-time job with mandatory things like homework and studying.
Because of the immense amount of time spent at school, we are focusing on after-school and extracurricular activities this issue. From mission trips to after-school jobs, there are things off campus that define your life, and we want to focus on these things. School may be overwhelming and long, but it doesn’t have to define our lives.
In the double-page spread this issue, the philanthropic activities of students are covered. Charities and fundraisers such as Relay for Life, Locks of Love and mission trips are also highlighted. A story on the “Big Man on Campus” charity fashion show, which is being held by the junior class on March 23, will provide information on when and where the show will be.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for teenagers is over 19 percent. A story on teen employment will provide useful information on the competitive job market for teenagers right now. From interview tips to statistics on employment opportunities for teenagers, we have provided everything you need to know about the job market for students in Central Florida.
Several sports are also highlighted in this issue. The boys and girls lacrosse seasons as well as both water polo teams’ seasons are spotlighted, with a story on boys weightlifting too. March Madness predictions are also provided for those college sports fanatics out there. Resident sports writer Justin Kane and sports editor Brendan Hall offer their opinions on who they believe will win.
School isn’t the only place in which students interact and thrive. A world exists outside of our campus; we hope you decide to join it.