Students Opinions on Optional Masks

Students Opinions on Optional Masks

Gracie McHenry, Writer

On Sunday February 6, 2022 the Orion School Board had a meeting to decide whether or not they were going to keep the mask mandate. This is how the Orion High School students feel about having the option to wear masks.

”I don’t really have a problem with it but personally I’m going to keep mine on so that I don’t get infected.” – Britani Trujillo

“Masks are stupid and don’t work.” – Caiden Carlson

“I do not like wearing masks because they are not cool.”- Kane Living

”I feel likes it’s weird to see peoples faces and interesting to see who wears one and who doesn’t.”- Kaitlyn Wilburn

”I am happy that we don’t have masks.” – Mary Mohr 

“I like it the masks don’t fit my head.” – Seth Gardner

“I think that it’s everyone’s personal choice on what they want to do. Whether they choose to wear a mask or not, nobody should be judged.” – Kasey Filler

“I agree with it cause everyone should be able to make that decision for themselves.” – Laney Bergstrom

”I love it. I hated wearing masks. It’s also weird bc I haven’t seen people’s faces in a while.” – Gretchen Kerker

“I love not having to wear a mask. We can actually breathe in the Gym when we workout.” – Nick Sturtewagen

“I don’t get yelled at for having it down anymore.” – Talen Butler

“It’s like eating a bowl of fruity pebbles backstage at a Motley Crue concert as Mac Miller is opening up for them.” Kale Stropes

“It’s pretty great.” – Chris Moody

“Great.” – Nolan Buchen

“I feel really good about not wearing masks because they kill me cause I cant breath. 🙁 ” – Kaleb Sovey

“It is good.” – Chance Clem-McKinley