In Defense of our Back Field

As high school students, we have all been called upon to lend our voices to numerous pleas for financial aid directed at the notorious English Montreal SB. The instance that most readily springs to mind is that of the latest building amenagement proposal -- the new gyms. This construction, scheduled to begin shortly, would cause us to lose our back field.

Call me crazy, but I'd rather have a seasonal green space to eat lunch, run around, and do gym than a building of low roofboards and cheap brick (if we are blessed with enough funds). Yet for a year I cheered at assemblies and helped fundraise -- like the stupid sheep I was, and am no longer.

I understand why some would want the gyms built, but I fear that some of us have simply not thought about it enough. It certainly isn't our fault, for blind following is encouraged and rewarded at every academic institution I have encountered. Yet why should we not be encouraged instead to formulate our own opinions? We are a school, a world of different people -- not one body, not one mind.

I oppose the plan. Some will disagree, and I am happy to encourage this dissent. Yet some, I am certain, will perhaps understand my opinions. Then, at least, we can form an opposition.

Only...only....