THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Friday, June 9, 1995 TAG: 9506090042
SECTION: DAILY BREAK PAGE: E12 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: BY SHIBANI KAGAL, HIGH SCHOOL CORRESPONDENT
LENGTH: Short : 35 lines
WHEN THE BELL rings for lunch, ``The Closet'' gets crowded.
The closet is the tiny office of First Colonial High's gifted coordinator, Juanita G. Felton. It's where students who crave intellectual conversation go instead of the cafeteria.
``I enjoy it a lot because I can speak my opinions without being judged on what I say,'' said Catherine Ambler, a junior and a closet regular.
Every day, the room is full of students who are not only interested in academics but also in art, music and sports. A small group of very good friends has formed during these regular visits. The room might be small but it is a nice place to spend lunch bells and free time in school.W HEN THE BELL rings for lunch, ``The Closet'' gets crowded.
The closet is the tiny office of First Colonial High's gifted coordinator, Juanita G. Felton. It's where students who crave intellectual conversation go instead of the cafeteria. MEMO: Shibani Kagal is a sophomore at First Colonial High School.
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MORT FRYMAN/Staff
First Colonial High students gather in ``The Closet'' to speak their
minds.
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