Angles on Prejudice: A The Rag Survey

We took our microphones to Planar High to see what the kids had to say about prejudice in their school.

The Rag: Excuse me, I’m from The Rag. We doing on location interviews to find out about prejudice. Can you introduce yourself and tell us a little about your views or experiences with prejudice here at PHS?

Betty: I’m Betty Branson, 86°. I think there’s definitely a double standard here. I mean, no one’s ever come out and said anything to me, but I’ve never been invited to one of the 91 plus crowd’s parties. But then, I don’t really hang out with the sub 20’s, either. But that’s more of a “nothing to talk about” issue than any prejudice, I think.

Cherice: I’m Cherice Sterling, 121°. I'm tired of always having to make excuses and feel bad about being acute. That’s just me, I’m sharp, you’re dull, get over it! You don’t see me getting all bent out of shape about the 150s. Of course, the 150s are a little strange, slinking around like they do, not really very social. Too focused on academics. They should know that colleges are into well-rounded candidates, too.

Gus: I’m Gus, 77°. I’m not all bunged up about prejudice. I don’t really think about it much. I like to kick back, take it easy. You know. Don’t get me wrong, I do my work. I’m no real slacker, like some of the 60s I know. Dad says that if I’m going to get into State, I need the grade letters to go along with the varsity letters.

Georgiana: Some of my best friends are obtuse, and it really hurts me to see the way the teachers disregard them. It’s not overt, but when you’re a friend, you notice the looks and the way they’re passed over when they’ve raised their segments. Oh, I’m Georgiana Harris, 97°.

Vincent: Yes, I’m Vincent Hargrove, 161°. I think the whole “prejudice” issue all relates back to insecurity. All of us have our natural abilities, it’s just a matter of accepting who you are. I know I’m never going to get a date with any of the near-rights, like Georgiana, even though I help her with her algebra sometimes.

Blake: I’m Blake, 90°. I can see both sides, but I don’t think either is perfectly right.

Andrew: I’m Andrew, 45°. I have to go to the bathroom.