Q: As you know from the recent news, the declining economy has caused Congress to pass a bailout. People are losing their homes, and jobs. How has the declining economy affected your life? Have you or your parents had to cut back on anything?

Holly Hogan

Freshman

A: I’ve noticed that we have had to cut back going out to eat and shopping. The economy is also affecting the school system.



<>Meagan Thomas

Freshman

A: Yes, the price of oil has affected my family with the high prices of oil to heat our house.



<>Mercedes Hursh

Sophomore

A: The high price of gas has gone up so much that our family has been putting most of our money in the gas tank limiting extra spending money.



<>Kayla Moan

Senior

A: No, the economy has not affected my life because we use a wood stove to heat our house. Using a wood stove saves us money.



<>Jenn Caton

Senior

A: The economy has affected me because my mother wants to delay turning on the heat in our house as long as possible to save money.