A milk vending machine was donated to the school earlier this year, and with some creative marketing by a group of students, milk sales have almost doubled in one month, nearly rivaling soda sales. I prefer milk. Soda vending machines have been a hot topic in the Department of Education recently, with some educators and health experts asking if schools should sell what many consider to be an unhealthy drink. State Student Council has been debating the subject and will report to the Board of Education today. Some have asked whether students will buy other drinks if soda is not available.
Waiakea students say yes.
The project also is teaching students real-world business skills as they manage and promote the vending machine. The Honolulu Advertiser, a division of Gannett Co .