Mold spotted ceilings staring down from their heights as the metronome of water drops dripped from the ceiling is hopefully a thing of the past.

Built in the 1960’s, WS is need of some serious R&R. Luckily this summer, the basement of the building received a few larger maintenance works.

“This summer, in most math classrooms, they removed carpeting and put in tile,” said Senior Class Administrator, Becky Brandt “[They] replaced 100% of ceiling tile, fixed insulation on pipes, did some bathroom work downstairs [and] put in new tennis courts. They did a lot of work in Trailer-173. ”

Although it may not be a major renovation, a few minor fixes for a nicer environment is never a bad thing.

“The tile is much easier to keep clean,” said Brandt, “It’s a healthier environment.”

Being in an old building, WS is bound to have its problems, but at the same time, the administrators and staff are determined to keep it nice and clean to the best of their abilities. The downstairs renovations are an example of that.

“[The renovations] were a necessary thing,” said sophomore Charlotte Steffensen, “[Now] we don’t have to deal with udder grossness, we have semi-decent stuff.”

As helpful as the recent renovations may be, WS still has its unfair share of problems. The ceiling tiles, although newly replaced, don’t seem to have completely solved the problem with allergy sensitivity in the basement.

“I’ve noticed they’ve replaced some [ceiling] tiles, but it didn’t fix the problem,” said chemistry teacher Mr. Shows, “As far as the mold issues, I personally have not had a problem, but I had a student drop my class due to problems. She is on her third one trying to find one she can breathe in.”

Not only are the ceiling tiles a problem, but the actual size of the classrooms downstairs seems to make itself an obstacle.

“[There are] a lot of inconsistencies [and] repairs here and there that break off. We fix those things periodically, but when it’s renovated we won’t have to,” said Shows.

Large or small, major or minor, a renovation is an improvement. While waiting for the major renovation, anything can make a difference. As for the entire school’s renovation, it is being anticipated greatly by all.

“I know it’s coming,” said Brandt, “And I know we’re excited.”