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The student news site of Edwardsville High School

Tiger Times

The student news site of Edwardsville High School

Tiger Times

No ID, No Lunch: Students Scramble to Get Temp Badges

As the familiar sound of Principal Dennis Cramsey’s voice came over the intercom on Friday, many expected the usual comforting message that comes daily: “Let’s make today the best day ever.” However today, Mr. Cramsey had a little bit more to add.

Since the beginning of the year, the administration and school faculty have been pushing for the success of the newly instituted lanyard policy in which each student must have on a lanyard and school I.D. in order to attend class. Overall this policy has caught on, much to the pleasure of the school staff.

“It’s pretty rewarding seeing that we have so many students embracing it,” Mr. Cramsey said. “I’d say we easily have at least 90 percent of students who wear their I.D.’s every day.”

For the students who have been resistant to the policy, the administration made its message clear on Friday after an announcement that referred to the inability to purchase lunch without any school identification.

In response, the line for temporary I.D.’s was easily the longest it’s been all year, wrapping all the way from the attendance office to beyond the nurses’ office.

“We all just really want our lunch,” senior Taylor Tobin said. “It’s Friday, it’s probably chef’s choice.”

The varying opinions on the new policy among the many students waiting for their temporary I.D.’s were evident.

Senior Maddie Snell even referred to a possible resistance among her and a few of her friends. “We’re all considering starting to pack our lunches in protest.”

However, not all students were against the policy.

“I think it’s great for school safety,” sophomore Noah Szedlar said.

The school staff has similar views to that of Szedlar, citing the importance of proper taking proper safety precautions.

“People too often only think of school safety after a tragedy appears in the news,” Mr. Cramsey said. “It’s extremely important to always prepare for the worst-case scenario and have a plan.”

The lanyards allow for the quick identification of a student for staff and first responders in a tragic event, in which the student’s identity might otherwise be difficult to obtain.

Although many lanyard-less students were late to first hour, the policy appears to be catching on: one missed lunch at a time.

About the Contributor
Harrison Gorden, Staff Writer
Harrison Gorden is a senior at Edwardsville High School. He enjoys working out, writing music and playing basketball, golf and tennis. He intends on attending a university in Southern California, and pursuing a career as a musician/actor. Although, if his dreams don’t play out, he will pursue a career in the business field. He is a passionate Illini and Chicago fan, and loves to argue. He also dreams of having a pet monkey and a bear habitat one day. Give him a read!