7/11 Party (Or why I'm not going)

If you are a person who doesn't go to our school, you won't get this post. However, it is basically a fake lock-in. The lock-in was a flawless work of art, an occasion celebrated by the entire middle school. However, recent changes have been made, forcing us to stay only untill eleven. This, not only having lost the glamor of an all-nighter, has also only left a deep rift of sadness and nostalgia, because the 7/11 party is only a shadow of its precedent. All it does is remind the middle school just how much they miss the lock-in. Although there may be temporary laughter at the party, which is mostly obligated, it is still but ephemeral because when students return home, they think, "Was that all? That was only a fraction of the fun that used to be."

The worst part is, is that the only reasons I have heard are not well-founded. The first was the time of teachers who were willing to chaperone the event. This is not a sturdy reason, because only after a preliminary search I have found more than the required quota of teachers willing to chaperone the event. Another concern was the student's health. This is yet another ridiculous assertion, because this has happened year after year after year, and I have attended them all. I have suffered no ill effects and neither have any of my classmates. The third reason was the mess that the lock-in left. Is that really worth a concern? Whether it be a 12-hour party or a 4-hour party, both will leave quite a mess. Even with a mess, the teachers enforce discipline and cleanliness, as well as an obligation to clean up your messes.

There are many well-founded reasons as to why the lock-in has succeeded so well over the years, instead of being scrapped due to low attendence. They combine the glamor of an all-nighter, companionship with friends, an opportunity to go crazy, and plenty of food. They offer a sleep-over in the biggest house we can find. It also offers a great time to kick back, relax and watch people freak out. It allows people to get closer and grow to know and love one other better. It allows people to simply talk and move around, get more familiar with the campus, without any time restraints.

In conclusion, there are many people who enjoy the lock-in and want it back. A 7/11 party sounds feasible but in fact, its shortcomings and unpopularity far outweigh its usefulness. Neither are any of the reasons against a lock-in very sturdy or well-founded. The influence of the lock-in is fecund, perforating everyone who has been to it and leaving much to be desired from the 7/11 party. Mr. Herring, if you are reading this, you had better change it back. It is too late this year, as too many people are already prejudiced against this party, but it is never too late as long as this school stands. Redeem the name of the office of pincipality, and show an ear for suggestions, instead of making drastic movements that are extremely unpopular and will be condemned by everyone.