![On Wednesday, Oct. 9, assistant principal Isaac Alcantar sent an email to Lowell students regarding tickets to the Homecoming Dance, which is taking place in the courtyard on Friday, Oct. 18. In the email, Alcantar mentioned that demand for tickets had been higher than expected, saying, “We cannot accommodate everyone who wants to go.” With only 30 tickets still available for purchase, the Student Body Council (SBC) has made the decision to raffle the remaining tickets off. Students can scan a QR code to enter the raffle. “Going forward, we are collaborating with our Director of Student Activities, student leaders and administration [to] create a more balanced process for all,” the email read. This announcement has sparked outrage among Lowell students, with many students upset about missing out on buying tickets. Junior Ryan Galvez expressed frustration at his inability to get a ticket. “This sucks, [they should] hold it in an actual place that isn’t Lowell so more people can come,” he said.
Senior Kevin Lao, who was upset about the situation, sent an email to Alcantar on Tuesday, Oct. 8. In the email, Lao criticized the first come, first serve method of selling tickets, complaining that it was unfair to some students. “Many students do not even get the chance to purchase a ticket if they were to leave their 3rd Block or Block 4A classes on time,” Lao said. “I personally have had to ask my AP Computer Science A teacher to leave 15 minutes early to try to buy a ticket sold during Block 4B.” Lao later clarified that he felt that a raffle would be a more efficient way for students to purchase tickets. “I believe that the raffle-based model is probably the best method of distribution,” he said. “The situation with limited tickets shouldn’t have happened in the first place.” Students like junior Elijah Sanner were unable to acquire tickets during their lunch blocks due to the large numbers of prospective students lined up for tickets, proving Lao’s point. “I really wanted to go to Homecoming, but I went during lunch and I couldn’t get a ticket because they ran out,” Sanner said. “I’m really disappointed.”
Caption by Kai Lyddan
Photo by Imaan Ansari
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