It is the holiday season, which means that Christmas lists are being hung up for parents to sigh at and for students and children to express their desires for unrealistic items. Students at HAHS were asked to provide their input on what they would like this Christmas, and some of the items in question went from slightly disconcerting to full-on relatable.
A common pattern spotted within the answers was that money was a constant. It explains how students do not want specific things with money, but they more specifically would want it to spend it on their own, personal expenses as some would quote, “My parents just do not understand what I like as a high school student, and that irritates me sometimes. I would much rather purchase things myself than have them waste money on things I may not use or wear.”
Additionally, there were some wishes that expressed a want for companions, as a pet was often exclaimed in the answers. It shows just how much students would trade physical possessions such as a new phone, pair of shoes, or even a music disc for a companion to be by their side. Moreover, some students asked for more specific items such as “A new handheld pencil sharpener for school,” or a “camcorder and marker pack,” and “anything Pokemon related (cards, games, figures, etc.).” This also shows how students will be very specific with their passions, even if they have to explain what they want to the core.
In the final batch of responses, some students wished for clothing pieces like Ugg sneakers and weighted hoodies while others wished for some comfy and comfortable items like bunny plushies, cookies, LEGOs, perfume, gaming PCs, and archery items.
To wrap up this survey, even some students wished for more personal or reality-based items such as world improvement, to be with family, and that everyone has a wonderful holiday. These responses all proved that, while students may attend the same school, and potentially go to the same classes, they all have different interests and desires that they wish to be fulfilled and those say a lot about the personalities of those from within the school.
