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Up at Bat: What are your thoughts on the new ID policy?

Jael Smith, Staff Writer • Oct 22, 2022

  • “I get the need for the extra security, but because no one is following it it kinda encourages students not to do it.” Gillian Fannon, 11

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  • “It’s inconvenient sometimes but I think it makes sense. It’s also easy to lose.” Arielle Putterman, 12

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  • “I can see why they’re doing it, but I don’t think that having people wear them during the school day [is ideal] instead just have people wear them on their backpacks while entering the school.” JD Peppelman, 10

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  • “I feel like it’s a waste of time but it’s also for safety, so it’s okay.” Tatiana Cabrera, 9

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Sophomore Jael Smith is a staff writer for the Pitch. This is her second year on the Pitch. Outside of school, she enjoys gardening and watching old shows.
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