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by Jasmine Patrick, Staff Writer Recent test scores have shown that the reading potential of teens is not up to par. "What better solution than to reinitiate the Silent Sustained Reading program at Chaffey?" proposed our very own librarian, Mrs. Victoria Waddle.

Basically, this program supports reading by encouraging everyone--teachers, staff, administration, proctors, custodians, and students alike--to bring their own books and magazines to school and providing fifteen minutes to read silently.

This new program, which was scheduled to start first semester, was postponed until second semester due to a lack of preparation and time to readjust the school bell schedule. Many teachers, however, particularly in the English department, have already established this practice in their classrooms. And it is assured by administrators that beginning in February, the bell schedule will be altered to add a few minutes to third period where, for the first part of class everyday, Chaffey will bow its head in silence...to read.