The Move and The Mission

by Addison Bailey-Hughes and Kaylee Gail Kite

The Move

Over the summer, Gov School moved from Triplett Tech to Mountain View High School (MVHS). The move brought shares of challenges and difficulties for students and teachers alike. To get an inside perspective, we interviewed a couple of MRGS students about their feelings on the move, seniors Pria Dua from Spotswood High School, Jackson Curry from Turner Ashby High School, and Sadie Rodriguez from Page County High School. We also asked Mrs. Moyers, the English teacher at Gov School, how the move affected her.

All students expressed concerns about similar things such as extended breaks, or having their own space in the school. Because Gov School is now in a high school, students have more restrictions than in previous years. Senior Sadie Rodriguez mentioned that she missed the layout of Triplett because they had more freedom to move and hang out with their peers. A solution proposed by another senior Pria Dua was more Gov school representation and decor. While at Triplett, students had their own MRGS sign connected to the building, giving students the representation they deserved. While MVHS has its obstacles, there are many positives as well. Senior Jackson Curry said that he likes the class layout at MVHS because of the large lecture room that makes it easy to combine classes for projects. Sadie also agreed that the space of the larger rooms was helpful, and she is grateful that our Director, Mrs. Fream, has a bigger office for her and her therapy dog, Maggie.

As stated, we also interviewed current teacher, Mrs. Moyers, about the move. She overall believes that the move had more positives than negatives, and has a great impact on students. The MRGS environment in a high school is much different than a technical school. Mrs. Moyers noted that she likes the rhythm of a high school and seeing people around the halls. She is excited about the future of the courtyard, as it will open more outdoor learning opportunities. The lecture room is also helpful for the teachers when working on interclass projects. She feels that students get to spend more time together now and have other peers to associate with, which causes a huge difference in MVHS and MRGS students' lives.

While we will always miss Triplett,  MVHS is slowly but surely starting to feel like home to Gov School juniors and seniors. Each school has its pros and cons, but we are always up for a challenge. From students to teachers, MRGS has become a close-knit community no matter the environment. In the end, even the move has given us the best of friendships, and a bright future for current, and potential, students. Sophomores, remember to apply to MRGS today!