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OC High asks: “If you could change school lunches, what would you do?”

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“I would offer a variety of vegetarian and healthy foods instead of stuff that makes you want to vomit.” Genoa Sibold-Cohn, senior, Villa Park

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“I wouldn’t have those stupid pizza burritos. I’d have real pizza. Also, fast food would be nice.” Ryan Hodge, 14, freshman, Santa Margarita

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Privatize the system. If businesses are allowed to sell on campus, then students are more likely to get what they want at the right price.” Anton Rhytting, senior, Westminster

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“I would hire a D.J. to play cool music. Junior and seniors should have the privilege of off-campus lunch. A Taco Bell should be installed in our school, and longer lunches.”Renee Arellano, 17, senior, Katella

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I would put extra condiments out, such as ketchup and relish. Plus, I wish they would bring back Tater Tots again.” Matt Smith, 17, senior, Foothill

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“Have more benches, more shade and air-condition the outside.” Khanh Nguyen, 16, junior, University

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“I want a couch, a TV, chips, pretzels and the Swiss bikini team. Can’t get any better than that.” Rob Rodriguez, senior, Costa Mesa

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“I think all the juniors and seniors should eat together, and all the freshman and sophomores should eat together. Also, lunch could be longer.” Jacqueline Lanning, 16, junior, Santa Margarita

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“I would make the school lunches longer. I wouldn’t mind taking a longer school day to have a longer lunch.” Peter Fiske, 16, junior, University

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“I would extend the lunch period by decreasing the amount of time during the passing periods. This would give more time to eat so the usual rush-to-lunch, scarf-down-food, rush-to-class would be less stressful.” Gabriel Shiwota, 17, senior, Huntington Beach

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“I think they should be longer and I think there should be more than one place to eat lunch--bring back the sidewalk cafe.” Shadi Rassouli, 16, junior, University

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“Cook things properly.” Heather Dahlberg, 16, sophomore, Los Amigos

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“I would have more variety of food, like a mini-market!” Anabel Gaitan, junior, San Clemente

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“I think everyone should run around naked. It’s the solution to everything--people wouldstay on campus, be entertained and it would be funny.” Mike Curtis, senior, Costa Mesa

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“I would have fast-food restaurants send catering trucks to the school.” Scott Peterson,junior, Villa Park

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“I would make (lunches) from warm food and not frozen foods. I would make them different and not the same food over and over. And include deserts like fruits, cookies and chips.”Patty Saucedo, 14, sophomore, Katella

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“Open campus up and if people don’t make it (back) by the time the bell rings, too bad.”Phasia Peters, 16, junior, Los Amigos

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“I think the food in our cafeteria should be healthier.” Suzy Greenwood, senior, San Clemente

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“I would have more variety.” Erika Chavez, 17, senior, Katella

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“They need to make the lines more efficient and go faster, and make the food look more appetizing and more healthful.” Mekhail Anwar, 16, senior, Westminster

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“More shade in the dining areas.” Jedrix Aquino, 16, junior, Calvary Chapel

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“I would make them cheaper and also keep in mind that not all people eat red meat, so we need more selection for our vegetarians.” Jennifer Lupresto, junior, Rosary

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“I would get benches or tables to sit on. I always have to sit on the ground. If you are wearing something nice, that’s terrible.” Megan Ericson, junior, Whittier Christian

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“Make lunch longer, with more time to hang out with buddies.” Todd Mann, 16, junior, Westminster

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“The lunches could be a lot cheaper and have a little more variety.” Diane Villegas,freshman, Rosary

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“Put better food in.” Diana Arceo, 14, freshman, Trabuco Hills

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“Let everybody go out to lunch, not just seniors.” Tiffany McClintock, 14, sophomore, Foothill

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“Make lunch 10 minutes longer, because as soon as you leave campus, you have to head back to school.” Jasmine Anvar, 16, senior, Huntington Beach

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“I would get rid of them.” Danny Kitchens, senior, Villa Park

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“Our public schools have been losing funds every year and attempt to make up this difference through disgusting, cold and cheap food. Instead of attempting to make food, they should allow local fast-food restaurants to sell food at lunchtime, but for a price. That way schools still provide students with food but they no longer have to buy or sell their processed garbage.”Jeremy Sirota, 16, junior, Foothill

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“Get rid of them! They are horrible!” Mike Keene, 16, junior, Westminster

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“I’d make them better, a more nutritious selection.” Torry Parker, 15, sophomore, Trabuco Hills

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“Provide healthier food for the students.” Yvette Marthell, senior, Rosary

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“I’d make lunches longer and have a D.J.” Frank Bronoc, 17, senior, Santa Margarita

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“I would want a longer lunch, shorter lines, easier way to get off campus and more entertainment.” Melissa McDaniel, junior, Costa Mesa

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“I would forbid the use of bio-waste and carcinogenic chemicals in the cafeteria. This would improve the taste and appeal of school food and perhaps bring down the grease saturation.”Thomas Sitch, senior, Westminster

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“Only evolution changes school lunches.” Roger Schoedl, 17, senior, Huntington Beach

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“I think there should be more food for a better price.” Derek Kemp, junior, San Clemente

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“Make the lunch area bigger and shorten the lines.” Amy Boyer, 16, junior, Calvary Chapel

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“Have healthy food.” Jackie Dao, 14, freshman, Trabuco Hills

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“I would like the costs to stay stable, they wouldn’t go up or down everyday.”Alex Burrola,junior, Whittier Christian

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“I’d go out to eat.” Jeremiah Sandkamp, 17, senior, Calvary Chapel

Responses gathered by Luke Fenchell, University; Michelle Pahm, Trabuco Hills; Christine Monette, Rosary; Kelly Darling, Calvary Chapel; Dana Lentez, Foothill; Adam Johnston, Whittier Christian; Koreen Kalie, Westminster; Kathleen Chang, Westminster; Lisa Hassan, San Clemente; Nancy Castellanos, Katella; Brianna Mercer, Villa Park; Nicole Sunderland, Santa Margarita; Sarah Halverson, Costa Mesa; Shannon Holmes, Los Amigos; Sharon Maher, Westminster; Judy Tsai, Huntington Beach