As students struggle to get to class, notice the multiple books they carry during the day. Lockers are available for students at McKinley High School, but are there enough for all students? Senior Kairis Yam was seen carrying two large textbooks, including her binder for all classes, with a bag filled with her AR book and school supplies.

“It’s difficult carrying textbooks I don’t need for certain classes,” she said. “My middle school had lockers for all students and it made my bag less heavier. My hands and back would hurt when I carry all my textbooks with me.”

Senior Lea Tee was seen carrying a psychology book in her AP Literature class. She said that a locker would help.

“Yes, because we carry a lot of stuff, it would be easier to put books away in our first class,” she said.

More school lockers can solve the problems of students complaining about the many things they have to carry. They would also help prevent having back problems by decreasing the weight of school supplies students have to carry. More lockers would not only help students store their school items, they would also relieve them of stress.

There are not very many cons to having lockers. Monthly inspections can prevent the chances of problems happening.

“I had a locker in my high school. It kept me more organized because I didn’t leave books home on accident,” English teacher Christopher Martin said. “It’s worth it because it’s a one-time expense.”

If lockers can help students, they should be something the school board provides for all students.