Homeroom -The Farce

By Carol Cohen

Something definitely needs to be done about homeroom, echo many Gradyites. It's a farce. We sit there for ten minutes finishing homework or talking while several people drone out about their latest projects. Occasionally Charles Hinkle and a few other uninhibited people manage to entertain some attentive ears, but normally the announcements remain in the background.

Teresa Malloway, sophomore, feels that homeroom could be made more interesting and that "most people don't listen to the announcements because they are so boring."

MOST AGREE HOMEROOM NEEDS IMPROVING

Sid Stark, senior is in accordance with this when he says, "There should be more student announcements and less Mr. Miller. Students should not be called to the office, but sent notes."

He also mentioned that the bells used back in '63-'64 should be returned. They were loud ringing "bongs" which were followed by the announcements. At least, it would be helpful if there were distinguishing bells rung at 8:05, 8:10, and 8:15. Currently, no one is sure of the purpose of each bell.

And how about the times when there is homeroom business? After announcements there's not enough time to get it done, so we have to do it during the announcements. Or the teacher gets cut off in the middle of her sentence as the bell rings and we rush off to first period.

Betty Solnik, sophomore homeroom officer, commented that homeroom could be improved by lengthening the period so that homeroom presidents can give reports, and all that is needed to be done within the homeroom can be accomplished. She said, "This should be obvious because when do they expect the homeroom presidents to discuss problems with their homerooms?"

Maybe if some of these suggestions are heeded, only half as many students will inadvertently miss so many club meetings. Certainly something needs to be done to improve the homeroom period.

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See also: Grady Grope vs. Board of Miseducation (Vol 1, 1968)