By Mykhail Alexander
“The violence is ridiculous. Parents should not have to wonder if their children are safe going to and from school. As a student that catches the bus daily, I fear that one day something might happen to me. I’m just happy it hasn’t happened yet, and I feel bad for the people that have been victims of stupidity.” junior Nameshia Tetteh says.
Nameshia, has been at Lindblom for the last five years (Academic Center Student). She’s one of the “lucky ones” who has never been directly affected by the violence in Englewood.
Unfortunately, there are others who weren’t as lucky. In January we had two acts of violence against one of our fellow eagles. According to one teacher, one of his students (who is unknown), was robbed at gunpoint walking to the bus stop from afterschool practice around 5:30 pm.
Another incident occurred on Wednesday morning, in broad daylight. A student was apparently walking to school from the bus stop and was approached by a armed man in a mask. According to several students, the girl was forced into an alley at gunpoint, sexually assaulted, and then robbed. This has yet to be confirmed by official police sources.
Lindblom students aren’t the only ones who are concerned about the violence.
History teacher Mr. Van gave his opinion on the increasing violence: “I think it’s worrisome. I feel that we are starting to take for granted our safety. It’s very disturbing how the violence is increasing, not only around Englewood, but schools like King and Kenwood.
”The best we can do is watch our surroundings, and be mindful.
Can we end the violence? If not end it, can we at least bring it down? What can we do as a school and community to feel and be safer? What are you going to do to make sure you’re safe?
“The violence is ridiculous. Parents should not have to wonder if their children are safe going to and from school. As a student that catches the bus daily, I fear that one day something might happen to me. I’m just happy it hasn’t happened yet, and I feel bad for the people that have been victims of stupidity.” junior Nameshia Tetteh says.
Nameshia, has been at Lindblom for the last five years (Academic Center Student). She’s one of the “lucky ones” who has never been directly affected by the violence in Englewood.
Unfortunately, there are others who weren’t as lucky. In January we had two acts of violence against one of our fellow eagles. According to one teacher, one of his students (who is unknown), was robbed at gunpoint walking to the bus stop from afterschool practice around 5:30 pm.
Another incident occurred on Wednesday morning, in broad daylight. A student was apparently walking to school from the bus stop and was approached by a armed man in a mask. According to several students, the girl was forced into an alley at gunpoint, sexually assaulted, and then robbed. This has yet to be confirmed by official police sources.
Lindblom students aren’t the only ones who are concerned about the violence.
History teacher Mr. Van gave his opinion on the increasing violence: “I think it’s worrisome. I feel that we are starting to take for granted our safety. It’s very disturbing how the violence is increasing, not only around Englewood, but schools like King and Kenwood.
”The best we can do is watch our surroundings, and be mindful.
Can we end the violence? If not end it, can we at least bring it down? What can we do as a school and community to feel and be safer? What are you going to do to make sure you’re safe?