Allow senior quotes in the GCHS yearbook
The Issue
I'm writing to you as a senior at Garden City High School, filled with anticipation for graduation, but with one disappointment weighing on my mind: the absence of senior quotes in our yearbook. For years, graduates before us have not been able to leave a lasting impression with their personal quotes, a tradition that could personalize the yearbook and gave each senior a voice.
Imagine a yearbook where you could flip through the pages and feel a connection with each graduate, where quotes evoke memories and encapsulate the essence of who we are as individuals and as a class. Instead, we're left with a more generic representation of our last year in high school, minimizing the unique experiences and individuality that each of us brings.
It's understandable that the administration wants to maintain the yearbook’s integrity, but eliminating quotes altogether is a disservice to those of us who value the tradition of leaving a bit of our personal legacy behind. Rather than punishing everyone for the actions of a few, let's find a feasible solution to bring back senior quotes responsibly.
One potential solution is to implement a review process for senior quotes, where students submit their quotes first to a designated committee consisting of teachers, administrators, and student representatives. This committee could ensure that all quotes meet guidelines for appropriateness, positivity, and relevance, thus preserving the values of the school while allowing students to express themselves.
Another approach might involve providing a template or theme that students can follow, setting clear parameters for what kinds of messages are acceptable. This guidance can prevent misuse and maintain the yearbook's standards and spirit.
By signing this petition, you're supporting a restoration of our school's tradition, one that reflects our diversity and memories while still honoring the guidelines set forth by the administration. Let's come together to persuade our school's decision-makers to reconsider their stance and once again allow us to personalize our yearbook with senior quotes.
Sign this petition to show your support for bringing back senior quotes in the GCHS yearbook. Together, we can uphold the tradition that makes our high school experience uniquely ours.
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The Issue
I'm writing to you as a senior at Garden City High School, filled with anticipation for graduation, but with one disappointment weighing on my mind: the absence of senior quotes in our yearbook. For years, graduates before us have not been able to leave a lasting impression with their personal quotes, a tradition that could personalize the yearbook and gave each senior a voice.
Imagine a yearbook where you could flip through the pages and feel a connection with each graduate, where quotes evoke memories and encapsulate the essence of who we are as individuals and as a class. Instead, we're left with a more generic representation of our last year in high school, minimizing the unique experiences and individuality that each of us brings.
It's understandable that the administration wants to maintain the yearbook’s integrity, but eliminating quotes altogether is a disservice to those of us who value the tradition of leaving a bit of our personal legacy behind. Rather than punishing everyone for the actions of a few, let's find a feasible solution to bring back senior quotes responsibly.
One potential solution is to implement a review process for senior quotes, where students submit their quotes first to a designated committee consisting of teachers, administrators, and student representatives. This committee could ensure that all quotes meet guidelines for appropriateness, positivity, and relevance, thus preserving the values of the school while allowing students to express themselves.
Another approach might involve providing a template or theme that students can follow, setting clear parameters for what kinds of messages are acceptable. This guidance can prevent misuse and maintain the yearbook's standards and spirit.
By signing this petition, you're supporting a restoration of our school's tradition, one that reflects our diversity and memories while still honoring the guidelines set forth by the administration. Let's come together to persuade our school's decision-makers to reconsider their stance and once again allow us to personalize our yearbook with senior quotes.
Sign this petition to show your support for bringing back senior quotes in the GCHS yearbook. Together, we can uphold the tradition that makes our high school experience uniquely ours.
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Petition created on September 16, 2026