By Jay Lohman
With the end of the 2022/2023 school year en route, students feel there is much to celebrate. However, there is a growing worry about the state of Friday night open campus and their effect on Dalat culture. Although the covid 19 pandemic is long gone, it still has had lasting effects on the Dalat community. Most notably, Friday night open campuses, which are no longer every Friday night, have been restricted to 8:30 pm, and barely any students attend them.
David Kilgo from the senior class says: "Think about it, we are the last remaining class that remembers what a true Friday night experience is. I mean, it is kind of sad to think that we are the last students of the Friday night generation."
Previously, Friday nights were the highlight of the week for students of all ages, and having the campus open for students, cultivated an environment of bonding between Dalat attendees not only in their own grade but with students of different classes and even DLRC students as well. It was not uncommon to see middle school students enjoying activities like soccer, volleyball, or basketball with high school students. Now, there is a big gap between grades and far less of a united family feel within the Dalat community.
With the current state of Friday nights, I and many other students in the senior class are worried that future grades below us will not be able to experience these very fun and memorable open campuses. Although this news is quite scary, Friday nights can be revitalized back to their former glory and possibly even better than before. However, it will take enthusiastic problem-solving from parents and staff as well as a desire to strengthen the Dalat community and improve the quality of the Dalat experience for everyone who attends.
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