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April 22, 2010
Simrundeep Kaur
Students tend not to appreciate special events planned by the school and ASB. Why is this so? Students need to feel a connection on a more personal level in order to enjoy what is being offered.
For example, students find rallies boring. Oftentimes the glory of the games in the rallies go to the few people that are actually participating. Obviously it would be hard to involve everyone, but other than those participating, no one else seems enthused by the events happening on the gym floor. It is also evident that a lot of work goes in to putting these things together, but in the end it all comes down to who is involved.
Assemblies, on the other hand, are more bearable. This is so because something is being presented; it’s a performance. In the rallies there is nothing to focus on. Also, students are required to attend them during class, and rallies are optional. Students usually like to spend their time with their friends, so if any of them are ininterested, chances are none of them will go.
Spirit Week is something that seems to be generally appreciated because the students are involved at a more personal level. While supporting their class, they simultaneously bring the school closer together. The students are more willing and involved making the event all the more enjoyable.
Ultimately, it all comes down to what a person as an individual could add to the event. After all, the event can only be as interesting as that person makes it. Complaining about how bad something is won’t improve anything. Collectively, the ideas that are presented about a particular event are relatively neutral and thereby do not cause much conflict between the viewers. However, presenting your idea is not bad, especially if you are genuinely passionate and willing to share your ideas. And though it may or may not improve anything, it could certainly be taken into consideration.
