What Would You Put in a Time Capsule to Represent 2016?
May 16, 2016
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the opening of WHHS, a committee organizing an official celebration for October 2016 is seeking ideas from the student body for items to put in a time capsule.
Christina Ventimiglia, assistant principal, said a committee comprised of teachers, students and members from the community is organizing a celebratory event on October 1st. Among other activities, a time capsule will be buried. “We are looking for suggestions from the students as to what should be put inside in the time capsule,” said Ventimiglia.
She would “really like it to represent the school as well as portray the year 2016 as best as possible.” It is unknown where the time capsule will be buried. However, a student has already suggested it should be buried directly in front of the school, possibly by the flagpole. It is also unknown as to when the capsule will be dug up but that is why the committee wants to hear recommendations from students and faculty.
“The capsule should be dug back up in the year 2066 because it will be the school’s 100th year and will be a great way to celebrate a possible class reunion,” said senior Heather Clapp. “It is imperative that we all come together to come up with different ways to celebrate the 50th Anniversary,” she said. Feel free to leave your suggestions in the comments box!
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Morgan Cassidy • May 24, 2016 at 7:45 AM
I would put a yearbook of the class of 2016, so that in 50 years the students can see the drastic changes between their society and ours.
Yara Abaza • May 24, 2016 at 7:43 AM
Make a creative slideshow by editing and combining photos and videos. Transfer it to a flash drive or CD and put it in the time capsule.
Eddie Brim • May 24, 2016 at 7:42 AM
Price tags of how much things cost now
Erica Autiero • May 24, 2016 at 7:42 AM
A good idea to put in the time capsule would be letters to the future WHHS students explaining their experiences based on what it was like in 2016.
Carly Polay • May 24, 2016 at 7:39 AM
A full or partial diary/journal.
Olivia Minervini • May 24, 2016 at 7:36 AM
A 2015-2016 graduating class picture.
Gwen Sanagustin • May 24, 2016 at 7:33 AM
I would make a video of many fun adventures throughout high school.
Hannah Lee • May 24, 2016 at 7:33 AM
A $20 bill before the face of it changes.
Allison • May 23, 2016 at 8:07 AM
A newspaper from the day you bury it.
Carlos Ayala-Bellido • May 19, 2016 at 12:21 PM
I think that a yearbook with letters from each of the students would be best for the time capsule. Such a combination would provide the students and staff of 2066 with a realistic idea of what it was like back in 2016, along with memories for the students of 2016 of the past. That is what I think we should put in the time capsule for 2066.
Patrick Gilmore • May 19, 2016 at 12:20 PM
As strange as it sounds, I believe something should be included about the Latvian Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis who came out of nowhere and took America by storm. When the Knicks drafted him, fans were bothered that Phil Jackson selected a no-name tall, skinny guy from Latvia. Latvia! Some fans even cried, as this made the ESPN not top ten various times. In his rookie season, Porzingis ranked fourth in jersey sales, better than 90% of the East and West all star teams. His legacy has begun and will carry on forever. The interesting story of Kristaps will never be forgotten and is not even close to finished, as he will soon be one of the premier players of the NBA.
AH • May 19, 2016 at 12:10 PM
pictures of the staff, or a personal letter from Mrs. Weir? Newspapers from this year? Maybe some of the Hills branded clothes that are currently being sold?
Gabe G • May 19, 2016 at 10:26 AM
Campaign stickers from the wild ride of the 2016 election
Donnia Li • May 17, 2016 at 7:37 PM
I am unsure as to the size of the time capsule in question, so I suppose I should limit my suggestions down something reasonable. Not that I have many suggestions to being with.
The school year of 2015-2016 was rather uneventful. Most of the important annual occasions have been filmed, posted on the internet, and/or saved digitally. However, the daily experiences of the students as well as what is currently trending will not last or be remembered forever.
It could be an essay, a personal narrative, or some other form of writing. This should describe the life of a normal student at Wayne Hills. The teachers, the schoolwork, homework, their classmates, etc. Of course, being unoriginal as I am, I cannot think of something more creative. In addition to this, there have been fundraisers organized by the student council, NHS, and individual students. The ads posted around the school could be placed in a time capsule in remembrance of their efforts. Normally, one would bury a time capsule for financial gain. I assume this is not the case. A yearbook would do well to remember the staff, especially those who are retiring in the near future. And also the school lunch menu for the food that Sodexo employees prepare for us every day. A food comparison would be interesting.
That is all I can think of for now.