It's just adding a little more pressure. Congestion can also contribute to tension in the hallways, said Vacaville High counselor Herb Hays. Kids bump into each other and sometimes there are harsh words. Kristi Duncan, who will be a junior this year at Will C. Wood, said she and her friends avoid the center of campus during passing periods. It's too hectic in there.
People tend to get on each other's nerves.
Teachers are not immune to the stress of sharing close quarters either, said Holm. In a recent survey of 606 registered voters, support for construction of a third high school ranked relatively high on the community's list of education spending priorities, garnering 70 percent support. The school board voted not to place a bond measure on the November ballot, deciding to hold off until next spring. Delaying the election will allow time for an informational campaign to boost support among some skeptical segments of the community, including Republicans, men, seniors and voters without children. Dixon relishes Lambtown USA By Reporter Staff Dixon, with a heritage of having more sheep than people, hosts its 13th annual Lambtown USA Festival today.