“Phone Ban: Yay or Nay?”
(Left to right)
“Nay. I see the reasoning and ideology behind it. However, since it’s a statewide policy, I can also see the phone ban as problematic since not everywhere in the state is safe enough for the law.” – Ryan Savino ’29
“Nay.” – Takuo Kawate ’29
“Nay.” – Yeannette Sopchak ’29
“Nay. I don’t think all schools in areas in the state are safe enough for no communication with parents during emergencies. I also find it annoying not to be able to listen to music during the day.” – Alin Wegkamp ’29
“I understand the reason the state implemented the bell-to-bell phone ban, but it was not executed correctly. I’d have to say nay.” – Jasmine Outzen ’29
“Nay, because it doesn’t allow people to have basic things and limits helpful tools for students to use in school.” – Nicolas Brodeur-Amigo ’27
“Nay. I don’t have anything to do during free periods.” – Jayden Dong, ’28 (left)
“Nay! I like using my phone and communicating is definitely a lot harder without phones.” – Stephen Hur ’28 (right)
“Nay. I agree that we should not have our phones out during classes, but I wish we could have access to them at lunch.” – Paceyn O‘Grady Specht ’27
“Yay—but we also have to recognize that students can feel stressed without their phones. I’d allow them to use them at lunchtime or free periods.” – Ms. Swartz
“Learning to use a phone is a good skill, but it requires boundaries. Without phones, I’ve seen more classroom connection, less distraction, and easier management.” – Mr. Benjaimin
“Absolutely Nay.” – Winnie Monroe ’28 (left)
“I’m kind of in the middle ground. I think it’s better that we don’t have our phones out in school, but I’m not a huge fan of the pouches. I think they were kind of a waste of money.” – Stella Watts ’28 (right)
“Nay.” – Michael Qi ’26 (left)
“Let’s say nay.” – Andrew Gao ’26 (right)