Though construction in CHS has been going on for the past few months, Clayton students and staff members are finally able to experience the new wing. The new wing has been a huge upgrade to CHS from the recently constructed classrooms and departments for various classes. These classrooms include the new language offices, science classrooms, a greenhouse, Globe newspaper and video classrooms, and a room for culinary classes.

Many students are happy with the new building and show positive input in the recent addition.
“I feel like the new building lets in much more light than the old section,” sophomore Adam Rangwala said. “It’s a lot more pleasant and there’s more working space through the hallways than the other buildings.”

Sophomore Mac Rechan agrees with Rangwala and includes additional support.

“I think it’s pretty amazing overall,” Rechan said. “The transformation from last year has been pretty impressive and it’s like having an entirely new school.”

Not only are students happy with the layout of the building, but they are also impressed with the new design of the classrooms.

“The new classrooms are definitely a lot nicer than the old classrooms,” Rechan said. “It is a lot more up to date with different technology and there’s a lot more space in the new classrooms.”

Students are not the only ones that are satisfied with the new building. Teachers also show great appreciation for the new building, especially science teachers.

“The space we have is much more functional that what we previously had,” AP environmental science teacher Mr. Collis said. “The spacing of the desk in relevance to the whiteboard makes more sense. Also the layout of the lab is even bigger than before and I’ve never had this much room. In the old buildings, there weren’t even lab rooms. They were just two classrooms combined so the new building is a huge improvement.”

Collis continues to talk about the new possible curriculum and classes from the new wing and the impact of the greenhouse.

“The greenhouse will definitely be a curriculum changer,” Collis said. “Science classes will have additional plant based labs, and next year, it is possible that a class will be created that revolves around growth science.”

Though many people are satisfied with the new wing, some are unhappy with a couple parts.
“The hallways are so spread out and you never see anyone,” senior Taylor Gold said. “I used to see some of my friends all the time, but now it’s just longer walks to classrooms without seeing anyone.”

Not only are walks longer between classes, but there is also a vital part missing from the new wing.
“One thing that I found really odd and disappointing about the new wing is that there are no bathrooms,” sophomore Lily Niswonger said. “If you’re in the new building and you have to go the bathroom, you have to walk all the way to the old building.”

Students are also dissatisfied with the ongoing construction and look forward to the finished school.
“I look forward to seeing school construction coming to a close,” junior Seth Lewis said. “I’m excited to see the finished product of the school without the interference of construction in the hallways.”

Senior Sydney Wright also agrees with Lewis.

“I’m wondering when things will settle down,” Wright said. “It’s hard to concentrate with fire drills and construction noises during class.”

Though there are mixed opinions on the new wing, overall, the new wing has been successful in accomplishing its main goal of providing plenty of space for the science, language, and other departments. Hopefully, the finishing touches of construction will be done soon so that CHS can return to its peaceful school days.