Social networking is a vital part of communicating for students at BHS. Increasing ownership of smart phones has put a growing online community in the palms of BHS students’ hands. Many students’ first act when they wake up in the morning is to grab their phone and go on Twitter. Throughout the school day, Twitter is used by students to relate to each other and share their experiences.
The following is a typical Buffalo school day comprised of real tweets from students.
Before School:
With a slight snow storm on April 23rd, students were curious as to whether school would be delayed or cancelled yet again. Many reacted using Twitter.
“Yeah, I was really hoping for that delay, but too bad it’s a gorgeous day out” 6:46 a.m.
“This mean we’ll have a really hot fall right?” 6:53 a.m.
“Parking lot is like an ice rink. hah.” 7:48 a.m.
First Block:
No matter how engaging a lesson may be, many students can think of nothing but how tired they are at eight o’clock in the morning. Tweets showed that some students were groggy and unalert, while others stayed positive and cheerful.
“School is just not my thing.” 8:06 a.m.
“I just want to go home.” 8:51 a.m.
“I can’t see I so tired” 8:53 a.m.
“Smile : ) its a good day” 9:00 a.m.
Second block:
Less BHS students were tweeting during second block than any other block. The tweets below show students’ feelings towards this part of the day.
“2nd block on a Tuesday #ugh” 9:14 a.m.
“I keep zoning out. Fack” 9:18 a.m.
“When Squad talks to his animations on his Powerpoints it just make me so happy.” 9:35 a.m.
Third Block and Lunch
Tweets from third block show students are more awake than in the first part of the day. Teachers were mentioned more, and lunch was a hot topic of discussion.
“Screw this german stuff” 10:10 a.m.
“Just had the sickest f—ing fruit snack.” 10:40 a.m.
“Lunch plz” 10:53 a.m.
“I didn’t know chickens had bones!” 10:54 a.m.
“Kief again with that bob marley full album status” 11:52 a.m.
“When Mccallum asks if im awake and I shout yea xD #AboutThatLife” 11:52 a.m.
“Kremers kickin me outta class ! I Didn’t think she had it in her !” 12:04 a.m.
4th Block:
The tweets posted during fourth block were random. Among the tweets was a BHS English teacher rejoicing in the long durability of a piece of food from his school days.
“Rebels taking the elevator” 1:08 p.m.
“I wish Reddit wasn’t blocked” 1:36 p.m
“Want to see an 18-year-old school lunch sausage? Here’s Sammy the Sausage on his 18th birthday today.” 12:27 p.m.
BHS students use Twitter as a way to express themselves and connect with each other when the school day doesn’t allow them to do so. The tweets show that students are eager to share their minds with the the high school community and beyond.
