The VP's Office

The office of my middle school is across the hall from the vice principal's office. The VP at the desk in there is a loud, animated, character who provides day-long entertainment for me. There's a continuous stream of kids in trouble in his office; I don't know the statistics on suspensions here, but it can't be pretty from what I overhear. 

A sampling: 

"THE NEXT TIME YOU'RE TARDY, YOU'RE GOING HOME! DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY CAMERAS ARE ON THIS CAMPUS? DO YOU KNOW I SEE YOU WALKING AROUND THE SCHOOL, NOT GOING TO CLASS?!

AND KEEP YOUR PANTS UP! THAT'S ANOTHER REASON I'LL SEND YOU HOME, IF YOUR PANTS KEEP FALLING DOWN! NOW GO!"

It's really actually very refreshing to hear someone talk to the kids like this, as well as entertaining - and alarming - to listen to the drama of middle school students. I only hear what makes it into that office, but their activities include, but are not limited to: stealing bikes, cutting class, smoking anything out of anything (just about anything can be modified into a pipe), spreading rumors on Facebook or at school, fistfights, and more. Needless to say, the school resource officer is a frequent visitor here.  

On a different note, remember those kids that were unhappy about the changes to their school lunch? Their voices have been heard.