Grizzlies, Take Advantage Of Your Privileges
During 1st lunch, Senior Adrian Alvarez purchases a homecoming ticket from the Activities Office. Photo taken Oct. 10, 2019, inside the ASB room.
October 9, 2019
When an item is on sale, people are more inclined to buy it; so why aren’t Grizzlies buying the ASB card?
With a student ID card, one has the option to purchase an ASB sticker, which gives students free access, or discounts, to school events. Despite students having the opportunity to save money, sales aren’t looking too good. “I don’t have the card because I don’t mind paying extra for games and dances,” said sophomore Diana Martinez. “It’s not convenient for me to buy the card if I’m not going to all the events.”
Although not for everyone, the ASB card is extremely beneficial to those who want to attend school events regularly for a total, reduced cost. “I got it to save money,” said Senior Alberto Diaz. “I want to participate in more events and show school spirit,” Diaz continued.
Senior classes tend to be divided on how they want to spend their money, as most start to worry financially about college and other expenses. The ASB card is not mandatory to buy, but it does help relieve wallets for Grizzlies.
Even with further discounts provided by the school, seniors still neglect buying other luxuries, such as the “Senior Packet.”
The senior packet consists of a class shirt, yearbook, panoramic picture, mug, senior breakfast/picture, senior gift, prom, and “Disney Gradnite.” If purchased early, the Senior Packet total is $330.
“I honestly did not know when the last day was,” said senior Steven Figueroa, who did not purchase the senior packet. With late notice, students do not have time to earn or have their parents lend them $100 for their deposit. Figueroa said, “I forgot to mention it [to my parents].”
Even though some seniors will not purchase the senior packet, others, including Sofia Galvez, will be doing so. “I know that there’s a lot of activities during the school year. Plus, I haven’t gone to any of the school dances and wanted to have a big experience,” said Galvez.
Prom is the biggest dance to attend when you are a senior. With the senior packet, your prom ticket is $50. Without the special, seniors pay $90. The senior class consists of 541 students; over 300 students purchased their packets as of October 9, 2019.
The ASB department, yearbook advisor Marissa Eliott, activities office, and Godinez staff continue to work extremely hard to make the last year for the class of 2020 memorable. Take advantage of what our staff does for us and buy your ASB card and Senior Packet. You won’t regret it.
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Kathy • Dec 6, 2019 at 7:43 am
Personally speaking, I think the ASB card is a relief but also kind of a waste of money. It is a relief because you don’t have to pay as much as the average student without the ASB card. But also at the same time, some students do not go to every event as said above. Also, the ASB card is kind of pricey for it only to last a while, and many students don’t have that kind of money to spend on it.
Melissa • Dec 5, 2019 at 11:18 pm
In my personal opinion, I believe the ASB sticker did not attract a PLETHORA amount of people because many don’t go to all dances, sports games, etc. Many students don’t believe it is very CAJOLING to waste money if they aren’t going to every dance, they rather pay the whole price which is very reasonable. I recommend the seniors or other classmen to get the ASB sticker if they are sure they’re going to every event. However, if a senior is debating between the ASB sticker or the senior packet, I highly recommend them to get the senior packet because it is more beneficial ( class shirt, yearbook, senior panoramic picture, Disney Gradnite, etc), although the senior packet is more expensive. Also, time makes a few seniors feel under DURESS, I think the school should give them more time to collect the money since it is one of the main reasons for many seniors not getting it.
-Melissa
Daisy • Dec 5, 2019 at 10:49 pm
In my opinion, the ASB sticker is not worth it personally because I am a MUNDANE person and I enjoy simple things. It is pretty TANGIBLE that most seniors do take advantage of the senior package since it is such an amazing offer. I find it INANE to purchase the ASB sticker since most people in the freshman, sophomore, and junior classes seem to not attend the majority of school events. Unlike the seniors, they do show loads of school spirit and attend school events since it is their last year and try to make it memorable. After reading this article I feel that it is best that I wait until my senior year to go to school events instead of wasting money on the ASB sticker three years in a row.
Maritza Bustamante • Dec 5, 2019 at 9:57 pm
I believe the ASB card should be considered to be purchased. It would be an INADVERTENT to not purchase the card since it will save one money. The PRETEXT for the students not purchasing the card would be that they cannot remember to bring the money. Another excuse would be that some people can afford the ASB card and other school investments. Others believe that the card BADGERS them as they won’t use it because of their involvement in school.
Jesus • Dec 5, 2019 at 2:25 pm
I think that the ASB card isn’t EMINENT because there are some DREGS that people don’t go to so they think that it isn’t a great deal. I believe that the reason as to why seniors are neglecting to buy the senior packet is because they can’t pay all that money at once. I feel like they need to make the money and pay it in payments. Also because some seniors can not find the time to turn in the money, most people just try to turn in the money last minute and end up passing the deadline. Another reason is that seniors aren’t being DURESSED to purchase the senior packet, so they do not purchase it, they would rather spend the money on the activity when it is near.
Alberto Morales • Nov 22, 2019 at 1:17 pm
After reading this article, i can say that i highly recommend that seniors get the senior packet.
Andy Martinez • Nov 22, 2019 at 11:37 am
After reading this article and thinking about it, I regret not buying the ASB card throughout the rest of my high school years. It has many benefits and will encourage my younger siblings to purchase it.
Cecilia Mejia • Nov 22, 2019 at 9:23 am
After reading this article, I have decided to buy the senior packet when I’m a senior. Though, I will not be buying the ASB card since I don’t think I’m going to all school events.
Karen Hernandez • Oct 11, 2019 at 1:34 pm
After reading this article, I have concluded that it is in fact beneficial for students, especially seniors to purchase the senior package.