Earth Day Lunch a Success
By Emily Keesling
In spirit of Earth Day, the cafeteria turned off ovens and used cold food for lunches. Tuna on bread and pasta were the main entrees. Despite the rumors of the lunch being gross, the lunches were actually praised by students.
“I loved the cold lunches. They were healthy and helped the earth,” Macey Dickerson said.
A favorite among 8th period lunch was the pasta.
“I don’t usually bring my lunch but I would consider doing it now” Rachael Holbreich said.
The cost for a large appliance such as an oven is 15 cents per kilowatt. By turning off the ovens for a day, Washington Township reduced 1/3 of their normal electricity cost. Many students have contemplated doing this once a week to reduce costs of the school and having more money.
“The fact is, this saved money and it did no harm,” Jaleesa Jones said.
The point of Earth day was to help save the earth a little by little. Along with that, the new idea of saving money came along too. If Washington Township were to practice this new idea, a large budget cut would appear.
If the referendum does not pass, this practice would be crucial to start. Even one class could be saved from eating a cold lunch once a week. Basing off of what students have said, the food was delicious and an acceptable alternative to hot food.
Other ways the school could save money not just on Earth Day but everyday are quite easy. Make sure books or furniture do not block the vents in your classroom.
Encourage everyone to keep doors and windows closed when heating or air conditioning is running.
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