Opinion: bring back the ice cream machines
Ice cream sundae
January 7, 2015
We all know that GHS used to be a beautiful utopia of merry joy when the vending and ice cream machines took up residence in the school.
As mature, and determined high school students, we are expected to act like adults. However, how can this be done when we are constantly treated like children?
If we are not even allowed to make our own decisions about what we put into our bodies, how are we supposed to learn from our mistakes? The school has taken yet another opportunity to learn away from us.
WE WANT ICE CREAM!
Imagine the rage after three years at O’Maley with no freedom to make our own choices about what we eat, or when we eat it, and finding out that the ice cream machine was removed the year right before we came.
I am a mediocre athlete and I eat healthful food every day. I like the occasional splurge with confectionery treats and, let’s face it, after a long week filled to the brim with sports, practice, and school work, I deserve it.
I eagerly walk up to where the old ice cream machine used to be, my heart filled with excitement to it’s maximum capacity, hope shining in my eyes, each step bringing me closer and closer to my reward for making it through the week and then- BAM!
Where the ice cream machine should be there is nothing but an empty, desolate space, where love and joy used to flourish. My heart deflates, my once shining eyes now completely desolate except for the flame of revenge slowly burning.
Gloucester High School, it is time to face the real problem.
There have been claims that the school cares about our health and that is the reason that the happiness and love, known as the ice cream machine, and all other vending machines that took up residence in Gloucester High School, have been taken away.
However, if the school really cared about our health we would be getting all organic, non- GMO food, fresh straight from the farm. But we aren’t. The limp leaves of lettuce and the mystery meat and whatever else is supposed to contribute to our so-called “nourishment” do not qualify as anything edible, let alone organic.
So I ask you, the future of America, why are our choices being stolen from us?
Russell • Oct 28, 2022 at 7:49 am
awww that’s such a shame let the students have a treat every so often well although it may have been disappointing to lose the machines I know it was for me and years later I managed to get some money and set up one in my garage I got a Bravo Mixcream Cream Cooker from vanrooy.com.au/ice-cream-machines/ and I Love it!
Sabrina Marnoto • Jan 12, 2015 at 6:08 pm
This is the best thing I have ever read.
Christina Jones • Jan 11, 2015 at 8:15 pm
Since I am a freshman this year I never got to experience life with an ice cream machine. I think that if the school was to bring back the ice cream machines it wouldn’t be a large health issue. If the school really wanted to improve our health they should defiantly start with the school lunches. The ice cream machines would be fun and enjoyable especially in the spring. This was a great article and I hope they bring the ice cream machines back!
Gianna Cabral • Jan 11, 2015 at 6:46 pm
I really wish that us, the people that did not get to experience the ice cream machine, could have to chance to! Now that it is gone, we will never get to try the delicious ice cream!
Matthew Smith • Jan 11, 2015 at 6:27 pm
If the ice cream machine was brought back my life would be made much more enjoyable.
Caroline Enos • Jan 9, 2015 at 4:11 pm
I heard that there use to an be ice cream machine, though I never really care about it. But after reading this, I totally agree! If they can sell us cookies then why not ice cream too?
Lexi Zubricki • Jan 9, 2015 at 3:53 pm
I would like the ice cream machine to be brought back.
Soo Ae Ono • Jan 9, 2015 at 3:38 pm
Although I’ve never experienced having ice cream machines in the schools I’ve attended, I do remember coming to the high school and seeing these machines, knowing that eventually, I would be able to buy and eat ice cream from these machines. If health was the focus like Corryn said, they should start by changing the lunches to make them more fresh and healthier. Ice cream isn’t a necessity, but would be a nice treat!
LZ • Jan 9, 2015 at 2:57 pm
I would like for the ice cream machine to be brought back.
Andrew Grammas • Jan 9, 2015 at 12:51 pm
RIP ice cream machine. You are greatly missed. It would be an honor to see you back here before I graduate.
Rebecca Pollock • Jan 9, 2015 at 11:22 am
This is a great article! Being a freshman this year I never got to experience the wonderful ice cream machine. But if I had the opportunity to, I know it would be great. Looking through the cafeteria you can tell that it is not a very health conscious school. They say they are, but the food options are not the best. IF they cared enough they would have fresh fruits and veggies as said above. Again this was a great article, and hopefully they will bring back the ice cream machine for all to enjoy!