AHS students sloshed and trudged their way down Medford Drive’s slippery sidewalks on Jan. 12. At 9:20 a.m., the front entrance of AHS was packed with snow covered cars and bustling students trying to get to their classes.

Students were readily equipped for the snow by wearing boots but others who were wearing sneakers were occasionally spotted slipping on the snow. Many car owners complained of car troubles and took extra precautions while driving down the icy roads.

“It was extremely hard to get out of bed at 8:30; my house was so warm and toasty,” sophomore Micaela Sierra said. She was one of the many students that barely entered their W2 classrooms on time. Many others arrived at school as the bell rang but took their time to get to their classes. School administrators were lenient because of the two hour delay and didn’t reprimand the tardy students. Some teachers also excused their student’s tardiness because they understood that it was hard to get to school in these weather conditions. Some teachers arrived late to their own classes because they had gotten stuck in traffic.

Despite the morning’s tepid temperature, a layer of ice was beginning to form on the sidewalks. As the day progressed, the temperature dropped. Throughout the day, snowy winds that incessantly lashed themselves toward our school building. When late buses arrived to pick up students, the winds had picked up speed and were beginning to send chills. Many complained about numb fingers and faces as they stood outside waiting for their bus.

Athletes dressed for the temperature and most of them wore two or more layers. Track and field participants decided to wear thick sweats and thermal athletic tights. Track and field members were expecting practice to be canceled, but the track was cleaned up and ready in time.

“I don’t want to go to track practice today, the track is probably icy and I’m afraid I might slip,” sophomore Jennifer Galicia said before practice.

Following the announcement that after school activities were canceled on Jan. 11, many students prepared for the anticipated snow fall. Many woke up and went directly to the TV to tune into Channel 21. Most students were happy about the two hour delay and took advantage of the opportunity to sleep in.