A FORUM FOR COMMUNITY ISSUES : Youth / OPINION : North Hollywood High: Reaching ‘A Boiling Point’

KATHY TEERLINK, Junior, 17

I have to say I was completely shocked at what happened at our school. I’ve been going to this school for two years and I never really thought we had problems like this. Oh, sure, there were some fights in the halls and stuff. But nothing like what happened (last) Monday. Now, I can feel the tension. I can see it now. But I also think, the school has to share a lot of the blame. I don’t think they handled the situation very well. After what happened at homecoming, there should have been some preparation for what could happen. If we need more security, then we should get it. I know we’re having budget problems, but student safety should come first.