The Spartans were in the dark about a lot of things on Wednesday, as an area-wide blackout affected lesson plans for about an hour.

Computers and lights flickered several times toward the end of 5th period before the power finally went out school wide. The blackout was caused by high winds.

Assistant Principal Richard Griffin expressed concern over the PA for students and staff, especially those who have classes in what is known as the “formerly carpeted hallway” on the first floor. Those classrooms do not have windows, so occupants were completely in the dark for about an hour.

“Mrs. Posner’s room was pitch black,” said senior Caitlin Stevens, who has 7th period with Lori Posner on the first floor of the building. “Mrs. Posner wanted to move the kids into Mrs. Bailey’s room so we could see better.”

Stevens said that teacher Mary Bailey’s room, where she and her peers took refuge, was illuminated by a light powered by a generator.

“I wasn’t scared when the lights went out,” said Stevens. “Mrs. Posner had a good idea.”