Today in class we discussed the numbers of different signs posted around the school and the meanings that they hold. From this discussion and observations I have made throughout the day, I came to the conclusion that New Trier’s goal is to portray its success to the public. It seems that a large portion of this goal involves sharing our achievements. I have found that the greatest of our achievements have been placed in very public places throughout the school. For example, there are signs, banners, and posters that support our sports teams and our academic success. In the gymnasium we have flags that list all of the years that our sports teams have made it to state. In the front of the school we post HUGE banners that say, “Good Luck at State” where a welcome sign should be placed. Also, when you walk through the halls many teams post flyers on lockers wishing their teammates good luck at their upcoming game and every saying relates to winning. Next, we show our academics in the lists of important people that have graduated from our school, and in many of our showcases placed around the school (for example, science Olympia). Finally, we display our positive students’ behavior with posters showing the drinking and smoking rates. Our school focuses on the successes that we have had in the past and the successes that we hope to have in the future.
Do you agree that we portray our success and achievements to the public? If so, where else do you find examples of this in our school?
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