I was as nervous as any other student going to "Seinfeld High," the nickname some have given to Central this year as it is filled with students from both Central and Denfeld high schools. Students from both schools have been told by administrators that this academic year will bring about a new wealth of social, educational and personal opportunities from which everyone -- students and staff -- will benefit.
I am thrilled to have such an opportunity for success, despite the long drive to Central from my home in West Duluth. I am disappointed I won't have a contemporary senior year, but I am grateful to have a unique experience. I am going to miss many teachers who were let go during this transitional time, but I am ready to embrace a new faculty. I am happy to have my Denfeld friends coming with me, and I am lucky to be meeting many Central students.
I know this school year is going to be a great one. I could only hope for everyone to have such an upbeat attitude as I do. But many students resist the change from two high schools to one.
For the students and communities of Duluth, staff, parents, alumni and community leaders must come together to create a net of support for the years to come. Although such a leadership net is important, we students are the change in our school. We set the attitude; we set the tradition; and we essentially set the stage for the future of our school.
This is a pivotal time for the students of Duluth. We can either come together to evoke change for progress or we can stay divided and let friction drive apart the opportunities we have. I'm calling upon the students of Duluth to take advantage of these awesome opportunities and create a prosperous educational environment for our kids now.
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John Jackson of West Duluth attended Denfeld High School and is a senior this year at Central High School, where his activities include National Honor Society, Knowledge Bowl, Link Crew, speech and the Math Club.
