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Could today's students make it in 1960s?

In regards to Glenbard North's proposal to their student to "lock their phones" so they can earn reward points, I am amazed that I was able to make it through high school during the '60s. I did not have a cellphone, iPad, or a computer.

Believe it or not, I did not even have a calculator. At Lane Tech, we were not allowed to bring "snacks" into class and water bottles were not invented yet. We waited in line between classes to get a quick drink of water at the water fountain in the hall.

We were also expected to use the washroom between classes. And by the way, our passing period between classes was four minutes. (And don't be late to your next class!). Lane Tech is a huge four-story Chicago public high school, and I honestly believe that classes were purposely scheduled so students would have a long walk on multiple floors. That kept us in shape.

I wonder what today's students would do if they were forced to learn in that type of environment?

Daniel M. Filipek

Mount Prospect

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