October 22, 2025
On Oct. 10, Ocean Lakes introduced a new One Lunch policy effective immediately. At the beginning of each block, Dr. Leslie Ittner made an announcement over the intercom explaining that One Lunch is a privilege and not a right.
The school would suffer if we lost that privilege. One Lunch opens the door for students, especially those who work or play sports outside of school, to become more involved. Many students, including myself, have never eaten lunch in the cafeteria. What One Lunch provides to us is choice. High schoolers should be and are capable of making the right decision on how they use their One Lunch time.
The rule changes felt like a dangerous step towards the abolition of One Lunch. Dr. Ittner, however, provided encouragement that One Lunch will remain at Ocean Lakes…