All over American teenagers eagerly await the sound of  bells, signaling the change of class or end of the day. For the past 3 and a half years of my highschool career I have grown accustomed to the ever so sweet sounds of our bell. However this noise recently changed, resulting in a very confusing and uneasy end to the day.

I set out to see why the bell was changed, what people think about it.

First I set out to see why the bell was changed in the first place. I wasn’t sure where to start, or who to ask, so I just started walking. I eventually ended up in the front office looking for anyone who could point me in the right direction. Thankfully sweet Mrs. Alice Garcia was able to tell me what she knows about the bell situation.

She explained that the previous bell system was very outdated, and with the implementation of the new band hall an upgrade was needed. The bell system was totally redone, and there are plans to replace bell systems all over the district. However, before bells all around the district are replaced, Hays bells must be figured out first. Clocks located all around the school are off and display the wrong time, and more often than not the bell timing is off causing teachers to release kids early.

To top all of this off the bells don’t even work in the new band hall– the main reason for replacing the bells in the first place.

After discovering the reason for change I decided to gather some opinions on the new bells. Much like me Sau1 Trejo, 12, believes the old bell “was way better than the new bell,” and something needs to be done to fix the odd timing and sounds the new bell makes.

Saul also said the new bell “sounds like a bomb,” and it freaks him out.

Although many dislike the new bell some are not bothered. Johnny Reed, 12, said “there is nothing wrong with” the new bell sound. However Reed said the volume needs to be adjusted to ensure everyone can hear it ring. While the bell seems to affect everyone, there are some who are not phased. Substitute teacher Mrs. Smithey said she “didn’t even notice a change.”

There are many opposing views on the new bells, especially because they are still experiencing problems. What students need to remember to keep in mind is that the bell system is not complete. Once it’s finished the new bell system should run more efficiently ensuring students are released from class in unison and at the correct time.