Students express their thoughts on the state of the bathrooms.
In a recent profile of custodian Mario Vasquez, Mr. Vasquez discussed issues over the past year with student bathrooms. He said that the behaviors of some students create significant challenges: “We put a lot of effort into [our work], and sometimes, people just don’t seem to care.” In particular, he discussed the girl’s fourth-floor bathroom, which had to be closed recently due to vandalism. “[Students] trashed it, jumped on the sinks, and bent the pipes,” he said.
The treatment of bathrooms impacts all students throughout each school day. Below, various students (and Mr. Vasquez) shared their opinions on the state of student bathrooms.
Interviews have been edited for length and clarity.
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Lila is a freshman at Townsend Harris High School. She is a contributor in The Classic’s opinion department. In her free time, she enjoys reading, baking, and listening to music.
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