The CHS administration reminded students on Aug. 22 and Aug. 23 to follow jaywalking laws. The announcements were made in response to students who crossed streets at places other than the designated crosswalks.

According to Assistant Principal John Newton, the main problem areas were at 136^th Street between Gates 2 and 3 as well as at Main Street in front of the school. Near these locations, some students crossed streets at undesignated crossing areas.

Newton said that due to the high density of vehicle and pedestrian movement after school, it is important for students to cross streets as directed by a police officer. Otherwise, students may get hit by a vehicle.

According to Newton, students who don’t follow the jaywalking laws could be issued a ticket and may be required to pay a fine. In addition, school punishments such as detention or in-school suspension could be implemented.

Junior Erin Rowe said she walks down the trail and crosses 136^th Street everyday to get to color guard practice. According to Rowe, the announcements have helped reduce the problem a little, but there are still students who jaywalk.

Rowe said that she always crosses at the designated crosswalk and doesn’t understand why some students don’t.

“Unless I want to get hit, I wouldn’t jaywalk,” Rowe said.

Newton said that, at the heart, the reason for making the announcements was to make sure that students are not put in danger when leaving school.

“We want everybody to be safe,” Newton said.