New School Year Brings New Improvements to Godinez
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From Left to Right: Seniors and Journalists Erick Pompa, Roman Arcos, Susana Leon, and Cynthia Molina patiently wait for the new equipment to arrive in the workout room located at the bottom floor of building 1.
September 27, 2019
On August 12, 2019, a new school year at Godinez Fundamental High School commenced and as students took their first steps onto campus, many noticed the new improvements made over the summer.
Godinez staff including Principal Jesse Church, teachers, and custodians worked tirelessly through the summer preparing for the 2019-2020 school year.
Some changes are clear and visible such as the brand new gymnasium floor that’s thematically designed: THINK Godinez!
Other changes are still in progress. The workout room located in building 1 is being redesigned to include a variety of new equipment.
Church is planning to update the male restrooms by adding dividers in the upcoming months.
According to Church, the gymnasium was shut down for 30 days over the summer while the floor was redesigned. Church has been planning for new improvements since the moment he stepped foot onto campus three years ago.
“I believe in what we call curb appeal. I believe that even when you dress well or if you have new clothes on, I think you feel good about yourself and I apply that to a working and learning environment,” said Church.
Church allowed the Physical Education department to play a major role in making the workout room a place where students and teachers enjoy. Sara MacLennan, PE department head, said some new equipment includes: “spin bikes, row machines, pull up bars, exercise balls, a set of ten yoga mats with videos,” and so much more.
The goal is to create a circuit class where students not only work on one body part but rather all body parts. With new equipment, it’s so much easier to create different workout routines. MacLennan said, “I’m excited to see all students and teachers use the new equipment and improve their fitness.”
Concerning all the changes being made, Church said that it’s a collective effort among teachers, custodians, and Associated Student Body (ASB). He said hopefully the first phase is done before the end of the first semester, but of course, it is a work in progress and it does take time.
“I would at least like to preserve the things that have been done and maintain them,” said Church.
Sophmore Heydee (Henny) Rea looks forward to new changes being made and said, “Making a change, enhances school spirit and with that being said, I really do think a little change makes a difference.”
Senior Jackeline Hernandez feels like, “it’s a good chance, not just for seniors, but for the freshmen, so they can see how our school is improving.” Hernandez thinks that it leaves a story at Godinez and it will motivate students.
“THINK Godinez,” said Church.
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Genesis Flores • Feb 18, 2020 at 5:36 pm
I think its a great idea to add new equipment to the gymnasium it will for sure be a TRANQUIL space and make students more motivated to work out. The colorfulness in the room will make it less EXCRUCIATING to work out and maybe even be fun to work out. Mr.Church and staff have worked hard on making this new workout place into a SANCTUARY were students well feel safe and good about themselves. This is a great opportunity for students who who have a MALNUTRITION diet now it is of easy access to get a workout at school.
Sonia Martinez • Dec 13, 2019 at 2:34 am
I think that the new improvements will be good for the school. Especially all the new work out equipment that will be available for EVERYONE and not just the people in sports. I am really looking forward to seeing the finished result of this and hopefully, since I’m a sophomore I’ll be lucky enough to witness more improvements throughout my high school years.
Iris Pena • Nov 22, 2019 at 1:17 pm
I think it very cool that where getting a new gym
Nichole Salazar • Nov 6, 2019 at 1:47 pm
I think these updates are an amazing testament to our school pride! Thank you administration and maintenance for your hard work all year long!
Kathy M • Oct 11, 2019 at 3:10 pm
Personally speaking, I think it is a great idea to make changes around the school to show more school pride. Although there is many things to show off our school pride, the school´s new gym floor is was a great idea. Because when other schools come to play in our gym they will see the words THINK GODINEZ. And for the new workout room equipment, I feel that more students will be more willing to go because everything is new. I think itś great what everyone is doing to help out our school.
Anthony Servin • Oct 1, 2019 at 5:31 pm
Starting the school year with improvements and new equipment is a great way to start. I like Mr. Church´s decision to ENHANCE the gymnasium with the new floor. It really shows how our school is improving and how a TINGE of change makes things a lot better and cool. But I would like to be able to have a CPM textbook since some people have issues with CPM on their Chromebook, a request that I would like to see soon, hopefully, that request isn´t INTERMINABLE. Let’s hope the students respect all the new stuff and maybe even contribute to maintaining the area clean. The school year will be very fun this year