J am-packed might be a good way to describe a typical Exonian's daily schedule. Between classes and sports, friends, and homework, some days it can be a real challenge to fit it all in. Occasionally having to stay up into the wee hours to finish a day's work isn't unique to the Exeter experience.
Sleep deprivation is a national problem of near epidemic proportions.
Researchers estimate that anywhere from 30 to 50 million people suffer from sleep disorders of one kind or another, and for a number of reasons, not the least of which being that they require an hour more sleep than adults, teenagers appear to be among the most sleep-deprived segment of the population. By arming the community with the latest information, this group works to empower teachers and students to make better choices. Last fall, members of the committee decided they needed to bolster their layman's knowledge of the subject of sleep in order to better inform their decision-making. What they learned was so compelling that in November, they invited Dr. Deborah Sewitch, director of Prescription for Sleep, LLC, in Exeter, to speak to the faculty and share findings from some of the latest research. Dr. Sewitch returned to campus during the winter term to give a presentation to students at Assembly.