CVHS students make an effort to walk and roll to school

About 363,000 tons of carbon dioxide are released into the atmosphere every year due to people driving their kids or students driving themselves to school. Green energy companies themselves say that parents driving their children to school are inflicting major harm on the planet. These scientists and companies suggest alternative ways to get to school such as biking, public transportation, walking, or taking a carpool.

CVHS students accepted this challenge on Oct. 4 with Walk and Roll to School Day. Students could win multiple prizes such as pencils, paper busses, stickers, sunglasses and granola bars for making the effort to walk, carpool or take public transportation. 

Students from the leadership class were waiting by the entrance of the school with prizes asking the most important question of that day: “How did you get to school?” 

Many showed up for school saying that they walked or rode their bike that day, earning a round of applause from the leadership class. 

“I drive my brother to school every day,” said senior Sophia Pereira. Driving her brother counted as a carpool, earning her a prize. 

Others however, forgot about the event that day and looked at the table with quizzical expressions and confusion.

Small events like this can really make a difference to help our environment. Carpooling can reduce the carbon footprint of an average household by up to 2,000 pounds (one ton) of carbon dioxide annually. Taking public transportation reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 45%. Carpooling can also be a great way to catch up with a friend in the morning if you’re sharing a ride.

The annual CVHS Walk and Roll to School Day showed that small things can make a positive impact on our environment and our community.