Parking Lot Etiquette

Parking at Kennedy is absolutely insane. We don't have enough space for all the of the students to park so it seems we are just all over. Most park in the North and South Lots but we also can park on the street, and at three surrounding churches. I park at Lovely Lane and most of the time I don't mind it. But sometimes people can be really stupid and I've heard its even worse in the South Lot.

First off, lets not zip through the parking lot going 30 mph. Somebody could be backing out and not see you and BOOM. Accident. If you've been in an accident, it really sucks. Its embarrassing, expensive and usually parents are very angry. And its always awkward if you get in an accident with someone at school because you are then like, “Hey sorry I totaled your car... See you in first hour.” Also you could really hurt somebody. If someone is walking and you come full speed around corner, that could end horribly.

Secondly, YOU CAN'T TURN LEFT OUT OF THE PARKING LOT. There are those people who always try to turn against traffic. Please, there are 20 cars behind you trying to get out too. Then we have to sit and wait for 10 minutes while one person tries to turn left because they can't accept the fact that they will have to add 5 minutes to the time it takes to get home by taking a back street. Sometimes it gets so bad I almost get out of my car, walk up to their window and yell at them to turn right. That has yet to happen.

Lastly, there is no need to blast your music as loud as it goes. Boys, when you bump your bass to horrible rap music it doesn't make you anymore attractive. Loud music doesn't give you more “swag” its annoying and also annoying and did I mention annoying? Just play your music at reasonable level and everyone will be happy.

Battles with fellow parkers are going to an never ending battle. If you are one of those speeders, loud music players or those people that insist on always turning left, please try to limit your horrible habits. Consider the people around you because you can be really irritating, or worse, you could hurt someone.