Dear Editor,
I very much liked reading your article about the Advanced Education required by the district on sexually transmitted diseases because I found it very informative. I understand that Utah’s law is to encourage abstinence is schools, not giving teachers the authority to approach sexual intercourse in any other manner than ‘do not have it’. Well, let’s be frank here, it is a fact that Utah has a higher percentage of teenage pregnancy. The PTSA states, “That parents are the primary educators of their children in the area of sexual education.” Well how does that account for those kids whose parents ‘won’t’ or ‘don’t’ feel comfortable/it’s inappropriate talking to their kids.. What about them? In many ways I appreciate what the PTA is trying to do for our teenagers and helping them live healthier and more knowledgeable lives. As young adults, I believe it is our right and responsibility, if not taken on by our parents to know something so important that can vitally impact our future. As a student, I would like to know if there is anything I can do to help the PTA achieve their goal?
Sincerely,
Kiana Muramoto, sophomore
Dear Editor,
It would be nice to have coverage on the high school’s marching band. Having the coverage on it would increase the spirit of and towards the band program since they are neglected quite often. Also, it would help because the school and community think that marching band is the kids that can’t play that go walking down the street, but they are more than that. The band has an on time show and they aim to entertain audiences all around. Everyone likes to be entertained, so why not cover a story on how the marching band is great for entertaining and what they do to achieve their ability to entertain? One place you can find information on the band is: http://www.rivertonband.com or talk to Mr. Fallon.
Sincerely,
Darrin Olsen, senior
Dear Editor,
The article entitled “District Funds May Lead to Smaller Class Sizes, Shorter Weeks” is very well written, but it includes only one viewpoint on the subject of shorter schools weeks. Yes, I’m sure plenty of students would be happy about more time off, but what about those who strongly oppose it? In all reality, we spend much less time in school than people in most countries all around the world. Aside from this, our curriculum is easier. It requires only the bare minimum from students. Is that really what we want for the future of our country? I really think this should have been stressed in the article.
Sincerely,
Krystal Haefeli, junior