During the 2013 Spring Break week, many students have plans that will keep them busy all week. Talk of school trips and vacations are buzzing through the halls. However, some students decided to take a ‘break,’ relaxing in the comfort of their own home.
Spring Break runs March 15-24. These 10 days will give students the opportunity to unwind and forget about the stressful hours of sitting in a class, as well as the loads of homework that come afterwords.
For seven years, seniors from the district have been taking a trip to New Orleans to help clean up after Hurricane Katrina. Just under 100 people are expected to go on the trip. This includes seniors from all four Rockwood high schools, staff members, parents and other community members.
“It gives seniors an opportunity to give back to others before they leave, it will also prepare them for after graduation,” Assistant Principal Tim Jones said.
In addition to building homes and providing other services, the seniors will also be able to tour the city and experience a new culture. The seniors going on the trip are looking forward to it.
“I’m really excited,” senior Ali Steele said, “My older brother and sister did it. I’ve heard a lot of great things about the trip.”
Senior Daniel Icet added, “I’m looking forward to helping people in need.
This time of the year is also perfect to go on trips for many families and friends. It’s a great opportunity to just kick back and relax, maybe even get a tan.
“I am looking forward to skim-boarding and surfing in Florida on a beach. They are some of my favorite hobbies and I can’t do them in Missouri,” freshman Ben Laves said.
Of course, there are students who are spending their break at home. However, some students feel that not going on vacation is not a bad thing.
Freshman DJ Roy said,”I’m excited for break because, of course I get to play video games, but it’s also just fun to stay at home. I will get to go to Taekwondo all of the time. It’s just fun to do whatever you like to do and play lacrosse.”
Sophomore Melissa Maddox is going down to University City with her church for a week. While down there, she will do community projects and provide service work in the area. Projects will include renovating old houses and dormitories or helping to plant a community garden.
“Each day, you get up at 7 a.m. you get your assignment for the day and we break up into groups, you pack yourself a lunch and they drive you to [your assignment],” Maddox said.
She won’t be too alone while staying in Missouri. Some of her closest friends, she says, will be on this trip with her.
“If I had the chance to go on a vacation or this trip, I’d probably go on this trip,” Maddox said.
