Sleepy students roam the halls

Sleepy students roam the halls

Jacqueline Mielke, Ranger Review Reporter

What do students do when the alarm goes off at 6 am? Jump out of bed and break out into song? More likely, hit the snooze, sleep another thirty minutes and rush around to catch the bus. Tired students are running amuck around school hallways.

Sleep is vital to human health. A lack of sleep can lead to the inability to concentrate and study, as well as emotional problems. Students who are deprived of sleep can often be extremely disruptive or go the opposite end of the spectrum and sleep in class.

Students who come to class half asleep, are usually on overload. They are overwhelmed with grades, sports, jobs and other extracurricular activities.

“Tennis usually runs pretty late and then when I get home I eat and shower. Then I have to start homework and that usually goes late,” Lauren Mouton, sophomore, said.

“I like to hang out with my family and that usually goes pretty late. I also wake up early in the morning to go to seminary,” Rebecca Stone, sophomore, said.

Spending valuable time with family and friends as well as tending to church activities also contributes to the demanding schedule of high school students. What grade level has is the worst?

“Seniors. A lot of our seniors are taking a lot of AP classes and they have graduation and other things to worry about,” Celina Wasson, senior, said. Contrary to popular belief, the wonderful status of being a senior is tainted by excessive school work, lack of sleep and stress for the future.

When overloaded with school, work and extracurricular activities, it is extremely important to take the time and get a good night’s sleep to refresh and reload.