As schools evolve, numerous technological advancements are being implemented.  Wakeland High School’s new lighting fixtures are one of the changes. We talked to APs, teachers, and students about their opinions on Wakeland’s latest change.

“FISD is just trying to update the campus,” Assistant Principal Dr. Harrell said.

These changes have been planned years in advance due to the fact that Wakeland’s lights have been the same since its opening in 2006. Compared to the previous lights, Harrell notes that these lights are an improvement.

“It’s a totally different type of lighting,” Harrell said. “There’s dimmers on every switch, and teachers can control how bright the lighting is.”

Although the lights are designed to be more manageable, some teachers disagree with their presumed accessibility.  AP Human Geography and AP Government teacher Mrs. Tidwell previously turned off half of the lights, so that the students seated in the back could easily see the projector. However, this has become a challenge with the new developments.

“It’s all or nothing,” Tidwell said.

Other teachers are frustrated as well on account of unclear direction for regulating the lights. 

“We got these lights and no one told us how to work them,” Steinhauser said.

Although these lights may be a means of renovating our campus, students’ opinions vary. 

“They’re okay.  I haven’t really noticed them,“ Junior Ava Fuller said. 

However, Senior Abhigna Yella has a more positive view.  

“They’re fun,” Yella said.  “I like the dimming feature on them.” 

Even though Fuller has not taken much notice of the lights, she also likes the ability to dim the room.

“I prefer a dark room because I feel like it just makes me focus more,” Fuller said.

Overall, the effects of the new lighting on Wakeland High School are still up for debate. Although  Wakeland’s community is still adjusting to these changes, Dr. Harrell is optimistic.  

“I think it could be a very positive thing,” Harrell said.