Every high school has hallways covered in lockers that are assigned to every student at the beginning of the school year. A locker is designed to store school supplies, jackets, and personal belongings. Even though every student has a locker, many students do not use their lockers.

According to the student body, 69% of students use their backpacks to store their school supplies instead of their lockers, along with 25% of high schoolers who do not know the location of their locker. Students carry all their books, computer and charger, notebooks, binders, and folders in their backpacks all day, everyday.

Dylan Sward, a sophomore, uses his backpack instead of his locker. He prefers to use his backpack “because it takes too much time to go to my locker between classes.” Dylan’s backpack is organized by putting binders in specific pockets.

Colin Bartels, a freshman, uses his backpack as well. He prefers to use his backpack “because there is not enough time to get to my classes if I stop by my locker.” He keeps his backpack sorted by subjects.

Adriana Olvera, a senior, stores her school supplies inside her locker. She chooses to use her locker “because I hate having a lot of heavy things in my backpack.” Adriana keeps her computer and pencil bag in her backpack at all times while her books and binders remain in her locker until needed.

Rasine Bolek, a freshman, chooses to use her locker “so my backpack isn’t overloaded.” She keeps her computer in her backpack while her books and binders stay in her locker.

Even though students are assigned lockers, many only find them when homecoming locker signs are placed or during checkout on the last day of school. Many students find their locker an inconvenience as the placement does not work with their schedule or they can not make it to class on time. Most students have chosen convenience over comfort as they are more willing to pack heavy backpacks then go to their lockers in between classes.