School Lunch

Feature

Tyler Tidwell

Husky Herald Reporter  

  According to the USDA, moderately active boys between the ages of 14 and 18 require anywhere from 2400 to 2800 calories each day. But the one meal we eat at school is very overlooked and is too small for the average teenager; this often leaves people very hungry throughout the rest of the day and can lead to decreased productivity.

  Spencer Gould (‘20) had a very strong opinion about the size of lunch; he feels the lunches are too small for him, especially because he doesn't like to eat breakfast.

  “I often feel tired at school and I am always hungry, but when we eat lunch it just isn’t enough,” said Gould.

  Tyler Bajis (‘20) is a very active teenager and has to eat extra meals just to keep up with his body's needs and he also feels the school lunches are too small.

  “I eat about six meals a day to be able to do all of the activities that I do each day and the school lunches are way too small. I usually spend money to get the extra entree because the base lunch is barely anything” Bajis said.

  Nolan Odom (‘20) feels the lunches are so small that it is almost required to get an extra entree if you want to feel satisfied with how much you ate at lunch.

  “On pizza day and on bosco day I get the extra entree because one piece of pizza or two bosco sticks is barely any food. I eat two to three pieces of pizza at home which is enough food for me, but one peice is nothing,” Odom said.

  Food is essential in everyday life; it gives people the energy they need for the day and keeps people focused on staying productive. If we don’t get enough food in the day it leads to less work being done which is not good for grades or any type of learning environment.

  The school needs to increase the amount of food at school lunches; this would make many of the students happier during the day and would leave people less hungry during the day.

  

2018 Fall Sports

Sports
By Adam Godinez
Husky Herald Reporter

    Fall sports have concluded, which brings disappointment for some athletes, but joy to others. High school basketball has begun!

  The Port Huron Northern basketball team has started their season and look forward to another season under head coach Brian Jamison. “This will be another great year of coaching here at Port Huron Northern,” Mr. Jamison said.

  The Huskies will have a tough schedule this year which will include some really close score lines. “Those games are my favorite,” Joshua Ward (‘19) said.

  Multiple games a week especially those that go into overtime or are down to the wire in the fourth quarter are draining mentally and physically. “You have to prepare yourself for these tough games down the stretch,” Maurice Powell (‘19) says.

  Basketball is a unique sport because the momentum of the game can switch back and forth instantly. You have to be on your toes and be ready for the next step or decision of the game.

  It is a game you can watch film for and prepare for, but the endless scenarios of in-game action leave some players baffled at the maneuvers performed by the opponent. Carter Stoner (´20)  says ¨I love taking kids one on one and putting on a move or two.¨

  The season is a long, tiring dedication. With the night practices and at least two games a week, the student athletes really appreciate the help of our trainers and coaching staff to make sure they are 100% before and after games.

  ¨Mrs. Amy Nelson plays a big role in my ability to play at a high level,¨ says James Delong (´20). The team needs the correct application of physical training in between contests as well as a good plan to deal with any uncomfort in their muscles.

  With football ending for some of our basketball players, there is already a bond between some of the teammates. Students who played varsity football this year but are on their first year of varsity basketball have incorporated themselves well into the team, making it easier to coach a great group of guys who understand the game of basketball well and understand each other well.

Considering Return of Home Economics

Feature

By Ethan Proctor

Husky Herald Reporter

 Home Economics classes teach students basic life skills that many young people lack.

 Things such as cooking, parenting, doing taxes, or even a course on how to buy a house are often a part of Home Economics courses--vital things to know and understand before leaving high school.

  Many students are unaware of all of that and as soon as high school is over fall flat on their face in the “real world”. A Home Economics class would help to prepare us for the outside world and snap students into reality.

  Learning the basics of life and how to live is a very important skill that is neglected until students are required to do it, and sometimes these life-skills are inadvertently done incorrectly.  

  Home Economics courses were taken out of Northern’s class choices in 1999 because other classes were changing and more requirements were needed for graduation, which left out “Home Ec”.

  Many students say they are unaware of how to do things like taxes, cook food, or do basic household repairs like electrical work and/or plumbing.

  “Students need to know these simple life tasks to grow and flourish outside of school. I can tell you right now that a home economics class teaching modern day issues would probably be a filled out class,” said Aiden Horn (’20).

  Some students say that they would prefer to take a class that teaches them how to be a “functional U.S citizen” by learning how to do necessary everyday tasks.

  Caleb Vincent (‘20) said, “A Home Ec class would be a great transition point for senior year before we graduate, so we understand the basic fundamentals of living. If I had the chance to take Home Ec, I would.”

  Mrs. Kearns, a teacher here at Northern said, “I think having Home Economics should be a necessity. It shouldn’t be optional. Many kids lack two parents in one home and don’t get taught the basic skills they need to know.“

  In all consideration, a home economics class would be a great addition to Port Huron Northern’s required curriculum.