VIEWPOINT MAGAZINE Volume 2.1 October 2013 | Page 12

Changes in Mountainview
By Ha Sung Kang

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biggest visual change this school year is
the large brick wall in front of the secondary building.
“If you go somewhere, there is always a sign that
welcomes you,” Secondary Principal Scott Martin
expressed his views on the wall. As a result, a lot of
time and energy have been poured into creating this
multipurpose wall. First, the wall implicitly reflects the
values of our school with the different flags celebrating
diversity and the Eagle mascot representing unity. In
addition, the cement steps below the wall are specifically designed for students to hang out and socialize
during break and after school. Finally, the new wall
provides a special place for both students and visitors
to take memorable pictures in Mountainview.

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THE WALL

Last year, the secondary students shared their lunch
area with the elementary students at the pavilion. This
arrangement not only caused space issues, but it also
interrupted the secondary classes as the elementary
students had their lunch fifteen minutes earlier than
the secondary students. However, this problem was
solved this year by moving the lunch tables to the gym,
creating a place for the elementary to enjoy their lunch
away from the ongoing secondary classes. Elementary
teacher Mrs. Stacey Hicklin pointed out the benefits of
their new pavilion such as having greater space to
spread and the closer location to the playground and
the classes. Moreover, these tables provide a suitable
location for the spectators to comfortably watch and
eat during school tournaments and events.

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“ f I was to rate the previous weight room, I would
give it a D, whereas the new weight room will be an
A+,” said Secondary Superintendent Don Mcgavran.
With the financial contribution from the class of 2013
last year, the weight room underwent a major
remodeling this summer, expanding about fifty
percent of its previous space. The weight room also
includes a new door, windows, and three air
conditioners. In addition, all the old equipment will be
replaced with new gears such as cardio machines, free
weights, and other weight lifting machines. The weight
room is currently unavailable, but it will be accessible
starting from early October. The weight room will be a
public area where Mountainview students, staffs, and
families can work up a sweat.

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WEIGHT ROOM