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Students voice opinion through Schilling center furniture testing
Students were able to test and vote on furniture for the new Schilling center. “I think it was fun testing out the chairs and helping decide what types of furniture we be in the Schilling Center. It was also fun to see the students help in the involvement of the center,” 9th grader Ivan Starchook said.
On Nov. 15 to 17, a multitude of colorful and variously shaped furniture filled the hallway outside the Dean’s office. The furniture was there for students to test since it will be in the Schilling Center and in the renovated Old Main (main building in the Upper School) at the start of the 2018-19 school year.
“I think it was fun testing out the chairs and helping decide what types of furniture we be in the Schilling Center. It was also fun to see the students help in the involvement of the center,” 9th grader Ivan Starchook said.
The architects of the Schilling Center asked for student and faculty involvement to help decide what furniture will be added.
Senior JJ Wertkin shared a similar experience to Starchook: “It was a very good idea…it gave students the option of choosing what they like.”
Some students are skeptical of the bright colors of the furniture, though.
It’s good that they are interested in student input. — Isabel Dieperink
“The furniture has very interesting and some not appealing colors, but its style is sleek,” 9th grader Lizzie Kristal said.
Overall, many students were excited to just get the chance to impact the spaces that will shape the community next year.
“It’s good that they are interested in student input,” junior Isabel Dieperink said.
Students can complete a survey, access code 84-23-5, to voice their opinions about the furniture displayed.
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