The Gallery has noticeable changes due to the new requirements from the U.S. Department of Agriculture; schools must now prioritize healthy, decent portioned snacks that can help students’ health and energy, rather than the unhealthy choices that cause sugar highs.
Food like chips, soda, and candy can no longer be sold in the gallery. Senior Taylor Askins states that, “I think it’s a good idea, but I believe that there should be some junk food options.”
Dean Mr. Vieira says, “This is a positive change. Some people think that it’s a negative, because of the change, but I think it’s a good thing.”
Sophomore Amelia Young says, “I think that maybe this is a negative change, because people won’t want to buy them.”
Ms. Ulmer, who runs The Gallery with pride says, “I was a little thrown off at first—I mean…who doesn’t love change at the beginning of the school year AMIRITE? But now, I’m excited with all the new changes.
Being healthy is so important—especially when we are stressed and anxious. When we eat and drink healthier options, we look and feel better.”
Ms. Ulmer also says that the prices won’t escalate too much. New healthy additions to The Gallery include: Fruit Bars, Slim Jims, Coffee (iced or hot), pickles, sparkling water and many more amazing options. There are also the new fall drink specials which include the new Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Drink that uses Starbucks coffee, sprinkles, and whipped cream, the Fall Hot Chocolate that has whipped cream and pumpkin marshmallows.
The Golden Apple Pie which includes caramel apple pie coffee with caramel drizzle. And The Apple Cider with apple toppings which can be served either hot or cold.