Two days later, filled mostly with gratitude
Posted by Mr. Sheehy on April 19, 2007
Last Tuesday, we had to stay in the English Room for three whole hours. At first, I thought it was a drill, but it actually turned out to be real. Yea, it did turn out to be really nerve-racking for us. We had to get out of the building swiftly, across the street, and into the civic center. It was another surprise that Principal Jones stated that the statement
appeared to have been phony. Now we had to make up another day of school, which is reasonably a shame. I am not angry with the kid responsible with the incident, but I am really ashamed that he turned out to pull an acting job on the personnel, i.e. crying, while reporting. I do believe it turned out to be ironic. However, I am glad that it did not involve anything brutal or violent, but just a false statement. That meant that our school was more alert, and that it gave all it can to keep us safe.
Even though there was a three-hour lockdown with no bread or restroom breaks, our class was still safe. Yea, it did scare me that we were going through a very cautious state, and that the man would come barging into our classroom, but I pulled together, along with everyone else. And yes, I did not appreciate much of the loud noise that our whole class
was making. I am glad we were able to do something during the three hours of hiding, though. I am glad that Mr. Jones was able to inform us and tell us the right instructions in order to vacate the school quickly without any struggle. I am glad that Mr. Jones stated that it was actually false. I feel sorry for the kid who pulled it off, because I know this is going to be even tougher for him, as what it actually was for us. I just want to thank Mr. Jones and all the other people who helped us get to the Civic Center safely. I praise He who was able to salvage us into a safer place, and that we are still on our feet today.
- Ian
