Activities coordinator clarifies campus lockdown rules
Lucia Tayo
Issue date: 9/2/09 Section: News
The shooting that occurred the day before school started created panic and confusion, especially in regards to what activities can and can't take place.
The administration placed a 30-day moratorium on campus activities, which was announced at a student body meeting. According to SGA Activities Coordinator Anthony Crawford, students can still have activities; however, they will be closed to off-campus students during these 30 days.
As activities coordinator, Crawford said he felt discouraged when the moratorium was first placed on the school.
"I talked to a few of my mentors. They gave me words of encouragement to continue my dream and my vision," Crawford said.
However, Crawford said he plans to move on with the school year and with activities. He led his first activities committee meeting Monday, Aug. 25, and said he plans to continue having meetings every other Monday so students can voice their opinions. Certain activities already planned are "Rep Yo City Wednesday" on Sept. 2, at the Anderson Stadium parking lot and a drive-in movie night on Sept. 3 at the Anderson Stadium parking lot.
Crawford said the first party will be on Sept.19, the day after the moratorium is lifted. This party will be closed to non-Langston students. According to Crawford, Homecoming will be opened to non-Langston students. Crawford said eventually the campus will open its doors to the outside world again.
"We will be back to normal. Security will be strictly enforced at the parties, in the party and after the party," Crawford said.
Like Crawford, SGA President Erik Reed is excited about the school year despite this moratorium.
"I feel the moratorium is good. It will give us time to cool off and reflect, and help us move from excellence to greatness," Reed said.
The administration placed a 30-day moratorium on campus activities, which was announced at a student body meeting. According to SGA Activities Coordinator Anthony Crawford, students can still have activities; however, they will be closed to off-campus students during these 30 days.
As activities coordinator, Crawford said he felt discouraged when the moratorium was first placed on the school.
"I talked to a few of my mentors. They gave me words of encouragement to continue my dream and my vision," Crawford said.
However, Crawford said he plans to move on with the school year and with activities. He led his first activities committee meeting Monday, Aug. 25, and said he plans to continue having meetings every other Monday so students can voice their opinions. Certain activities already planned are "Rep Yo City Wednesday" on Sept. 2, at the Anderson Stadium parking lot and a drive-in movie night on Sept. 3 at the Anderson Stadium parking lot.
Crawford said the first party will be on Sept.19, the day after the moratorium is lifted. This party will be closed to non-Langston students. According to Crawford, Homecoming will be opened to non-Langston students. Crawford said eventually the campus will open its doors to the outside world again.
"We will be back to normal. Security will be strictly enforced at the parties, in the party and after the party," Crawford said.
Like Crawford, SGA President Erik Reed is excited about the school year despite this moratorium.
"I feel the moratorium is good. It will give us time to cool off and reflect, and help us move from excellence to greatness," Reed said.
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