Reading is a common pastime for many in the world, but it seems to be a lost art for high school students today. While we may have enjoyed certain stories in elementary school, most students have come to resent reading by the time they reach a higher level of schooling.

However, there are people at AHS that are advocates of reading and its benefits.

Noah Loftis (‘19) shares, “it makes you think…it can connect to real life,”. Noah enjoys reading for fun when he can. He also shared with me that he, personally, enjoys science fiction novels and wishes that he had more time for recreational readings.

A more obvious advocate for reading is junior English teacher, Ms. Adcock. She has shared with her students on many occasions the benefits she believes come from reading.

“People who read every day…their vocabulary is better, they can communicate better, they are just more well-rounded when it comes to learning…you can read about anything,” Adcock explains.

Now, while reading may not be for everyone, there are definite perks to picking up a book every once in awhile; whether it’s expanding your knowledge, helping you escape into a far out world, or even just making you look distinguished in public.