Duncan Middle School has instituted a ban on Stanley water bottles and energy drinks, such as Alanis as a response to previous issues.
The ban, which went into place this semester, falls in-line with the school’s policy, which allows only clear bottles to carry water.
Several middle school students have strong opinions on whether the Stanley and energy drinks should be banned.
Ava Pressy, a seventh-grader at DMS, said she doesn’t like the ban.
Pressy said she likes Alanis because they give her energy for the rest of the day. She said that not only do they give her energy for other activities, but they also taste good.
She said, if it were up to her, she would unban the banned Alani energy drinks because the students paid for them, not the school.
However, she said also felt Stanley cups and bottles should not be banned either. She said they are stylish and keep drinks cold for the entire day.
Evelyn Cruz also had strong feelings about the ban.
Cruz, another seventh-grader at DMS, also strongly disagreed with the ban. She said students should be allowed to have them if they buy them and bring them to school because they belong to them.
Cruz said she likes Stanley water bottles because they keep her drinks cold all day.
Sophia Sheppard was less decisive when it came to banning items, such as Stanley cups and Alani energy drinks.
Sheppard said Stanleys can cause injuries if people hit others with them. She said she personally prefers Stanleys over other water bottles because she likes her drinks to be cold. She said other water bottles don’t keep water cold.
As far as Alani energy drinks go, Sheppard said she likes them because they taste good and give her energy for the day. She drinks Alanis for the flavor and because they are popular
Duncan Middle School has established a ban against non-clear water bottles, going back before the start of the 2023-24 school year. However, enforcement of the rule has led to reminders at various times during the school year.
