School of Rock
by Teena Thomas
Instead of waiting for the monotone bell to shriek at the end of a period, New Hyde Park Memorial high school plays music in between classes. As you walk to your next class, you can sing or dance along to whichever song is being played.
This new addition to the school was brought up last year. When talking about his old school, Dr. Faccio mentioned that music was played in between periods. Many students also had suggested the idea last year in the school’s suggestion box. A consensus was soon reached and the plan was put into place.
“It brings a lively atmosphere and even if it’s a mellow song, it’s still a different atmosphere throughout the day,” Dr, Faccio stated.
So far, the music has reeled in both positive and negative comments from students. “The music played between classes is great. However, the school should add more of a variety of the songs played,” Arjun Nagpal, a junior, commented. Many similar comments have risen concerning the choice of songs played. The school was supposed to get an Ipod but, it’s been delayed due to the hurricane. Currently being used are CDs which unfortunately limit the amount of songs.
If anyone has any requests, be sure to check out the Facebook group, Student Council Music Suggestions. Any student can make a suggestion online. Who knows, maybe next time, you can be listening to your request while you walk to your next class period.
Instead of waiting for the monotone bell to shriek at the end of a period, New Hyde Park Memorial high school plays music in between classes. As you walk to your next class, you can sing or dance along to whichever song is being played.
This new addition to the school was brought up last year. When talking about his old school, Dr. Faccio mentioned that music was played in between periods. Many students also had suggested the idea last year in the school’s suggestion box. A consensus was soon reached and the plan was put into place.
“It brings a lively atmosphere and even if it’s a mellow song, it’s still a different atmosphere throughout the day,” Dr, Faccio stated.
So far, the music has reeled in both positive and negative comments from students. “The music played between classes is great. However, the school should add more of a variety of the songs played,” Arjun Nagpal, a junior, commented. Many similar comments have risen concerning the choice of songs played. The school was supposed to get an Ipod but, it’s been delayed due to the hurricane. Currently being used are CDs which unfortunately limit the amount of songs.
If anyone has any requests, be sure to check out the Facebook group, Student Council Music Suggestions. Any student can make a suggestion online. Who knows, maybe next time, you can be listening to your request while you walk to your next class period.