In Poland High School Seniors have their own designated parking spots. They pay a $50 fee for the year to paint their parking spots whatever they want and are responsible for painting it back to black at the end of the school year. Salem High School also offers their students an opportunity to paint parking spots. They offer it to all seniors and staff members before offering it off to the other student drivers. They pay a fee of $20 and can renew their parking spot the next year. In Salem students set aside a couple of “painting days” in the beginning of the school year, creating a fun event for participating students. Seniors in Lowellville have wanted to have senior parking spots for a while now.
We have discussed this topic with the vice principal, Larry Sammartino. In general he thinks it’s a good idea and would be a fun way to express oneself. “I think it would be a fun and exciting senior perk,” said Sammartino. Mrs. Tracie Parry, the school principal, agreed that this would be a fun idea for the students. Although Sammartino thinks it would be better if it’s only for seniors. He also said that it is also a possibility the school would sponsor it depending on the cost. They would just have to go through the appropriate authorities for approval.
We also spoke to Superintendent Sawicki. She believes this would be a fun idea for the students to express their creativity and agrees that it should be seniors only. She thinks this should take place during the summer so it can be ready for the school year. This is something she plans to discuss with the students before it is submitted for approval and any final decisions are made.
Senior Frankie Lellio thinks seniors should be allowed to have senior parking spots reserved and also agrees with wanting to paint them. She thinks it would be fun and a good experience for their class. Senior Sidney Price agreed. She said, “It would be a fun experience for the senior class to all get together one day and reserve and paint their parking spots.”
Junior Olivia Lavernuick liked the idea and hopes it becomes a reality at Lowellville. “Seniors should be able to express their own creativity.” She also believes that it could make them feel special for their senior year. She agrees that most of the school would be happy with this and it would give them a core memory.