Excitement filled the air at the main entrance of Churchill County High as students bustled through the halls on the first day of school. Staff and teachers helped students find classes and answered questions. The new principal, Mr. Tim Spencer, was busy introducing himself to every student in his path – just as excited as his students. It was evident that he was thrilled to see the excitement and enthusiasm from students as they were reunited after a difficult year and long summer.
The halls were full of voices and hugs, in stark contrast to the deserted silence across campus that weighed heaving during the 2019-2020 school year. Huge smiles cross the students’ faces as they greeted one another, almost as if seen each other in years, animatedly talking about how it felt being back to classes full-time.
Though it might a felt a little strange to some. Junior Lillian Kranzler, said she was, “Really excited, but it's really crowded.” Her twin, Kaitlynn, seemed to have not be concerned about the busy hallways stating she was, “Excited and happy!” Amidst the first-day enthusiasm, some students expressed other feelings, like Isaac Davis who said, “I have a love/hate relationship with school. But ultimately happy to be back.” Trista Dorman said, “The social anxiety is a lot for me right now.”
As last year seemed to last far longer than usual and was primarily online, as well as the lockdown, many students admitted that they were feeling various levels of discomfort and anxiety about returning to classrooms, but even so they were glad to finally be back.
Vice-Principal Rachel Knight was surprised to see how well the kids were adjusting to coming back full time and how eager they were.
Mr. Spencer, settling in easily to his new role as principal, held a spontaneous “Welcome Back” assembly in the gym, calling staff and students to the gym immediately after roll call. After no assemblies during 2020, students filled the bleachers in an atmosphere of enviable school spirit. Mr. Spencer had their full attention as soon as he asked for a volunteer and rewarded the student’s willingness with a twenty-dollar bill. “That’s what happens when you volunteer with me,” he said.
Confident this will be an amazing year; Spencer is dedicated to growing the Greenwave culture and bringing back the high school experience. "Today was a breath of fresh air. Kids and staff were excited to be here. This is the positive momentum needed to start our year.”
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