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Got Issues?
Voice your Opinion
Key: Dark= yes and light= no
By Kinderlin Mannies
Do you ever feel that the whole world is on
your shoulders? Is school so overwhelming that you feel lost and trapped
between the bells? Do you have communication problems with your friends or
family? Even though you may feel completely consumed by all that is going on
in the world around you, there is a way out… there is help.
Quincy High School has a very unique club
that most are unaware of- it’s a peer-counseling group, which is a
student-run program. It has been at Quincy High since 2000, and has helped
many students overcome problems in their lives. There are fifteen peer
counselors in the group this year.
In order to join, these students had to
fill out an application, write an essay, and get letters of recommendation
from their teachers. This was all given to the advisor, Mr. Thomas.
This year the peer counselors already
participated in a workshop and special training to develop skills to help
others create a path for problem solving. They learned a counseling
process that actually shows the people how to deal with their own problems
and to find their own answers instead of being told how to fix it.
In the past, this group of individuals have
counseled peers, participated in seventh grade orientation, and conducted
the seventh grade buddy program. They also have taught games to the Jr. High
PE class and participated in CAL State Peer Counseling Convention.
“This year’s group started late because it has been difficult to get
students to come to meetings at 7:30 am, but we’ve adjusted that time since,” said Mr. Thomas. This
years
meetings are now at lunch in room 13. Mr. Thomas said, “Personally, I think
if one person learns a tool to
solve social problems, it has made a
difference at QHS.”
So, if you just need a friend or someone to
talk to about your own problems, these students are trained and waiting to
assist you with your issues. This program helps students deal with their
social problems and to find their own ways of self-discovery. If you are
seeking help, talk to Mr. Thomas and the team of counselors and let them
help you help yourself.
QHS Peer-counseling group
Top left side-Charlotte Roberts, Katrina Van Rossem, Mallory Williams, Jessica Camp, Chelsey Leiss, Hawk Lambardi, Lydia Sandlin, Tori Webb, Brianna Ward, Jack Kuipers, Peggy Muir, and Anna Lin
By Ebonie Hill
The Trojan Times posted a few questions on the Quincy web site to see what our students think about what’s going on in their surroundings. We asked four questions, and here are the results.
1. Do you think that it is appropriate for a Middle-Eastern owned business to be responsible for managing the ports of the United States?
Yes: 6
No: 15
2. Do you agrees with Bush's decision to allow India to possess nuclear energy?
Yes: 8
No: 13
3. Would you vote for Schwarzenegger again for re-election?
Yes: 6
No: 15
4. Should California raise the minimum wage from $6.75 to $7.50?
Yes: 16
No: 5