By Andrew Hanna
Co-Managing Editor
We are constantly connected; yes. We are constantly reminded; yes. But are we aware? This is where the essential question lies: Do we move on too quickly? And do we truly feel an impact from our lessons, or do we merely allow them to slip into memory?
Many of these concerns exist for a generation that, ironically, receives and digests more information than any other before it. Facebook and Twitter feeds act as social media highways for inspirational stories, tear-jerking videos, and frightening news stories that serve to keep us mindful and aware.
However, it seems that the quantity of content does little more than to dilute the cause. And it may be that this saturation and complacency has evidently spilled over into the more physical, relatable, and serious theaters of our lives…
As a school community we have experienced firsthand the tragic effects of teen driving accidents, yet many of us continue to be distracted drivers. Chris Herring’s assembly on the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse had an impact on the student body, for what seemed liked little more than a day. We receive reminders on how to live better, safer and healthier lives, but fail to truly make a change.
It may be that these changes go against the teenage social norm, or that the “this won’t happen to me” belief exists too strongly in adolescents, but there is always an opportunity to be more mindful and aware. For it is our actions and their consequences that truly mark our identities.
Co-Managing Editor
We are constantly connected; yes. We are constantly reminded; yes. But are we aware? This is where the essential question lies: Do we move on too quickly? And do we truly feel an impact from our lessons, or do we merely allow them to slip into memory?
Many of these concerns exist for a generation that, ironically, receives and digests more information than any other before it. Facebook and Twitter feeds act as social media highways for inspirational stories, tear-jerking videos, and frightening news stories that serve to keep us mindful and aware.
However, it seems that the quantity of content does little more than to dilute the cause. And it may be that this saturation and complacency has evidently spilled over into the more physical, relatable, and serious theaters of our lives…
As a school community we have experienced firsthand the tragic effects of teen driving accidents, yet many of us continue to be distracted drivers. Chris Herring’s assembly on the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse had an impact on the student body, for what seemed liked little more than a day. We receive reminders on how to live better, safer and healthier lives, but fail to truly make a change.
It may be that these changes go against the teenage social norm, or that the “this won’t happen to me” belief exists too strongly in adolescents, but there is always an opportunity to be more mindful and aware. For it is our actions and their consequences that truly mark our identities.