PDA

Chelsea Davenport and Even Spaeth pose for a shot.  Davenport and Spaeth have been dating for quite a while.

The halls of Sparta High School in 2010 are filled with more students displaying public affection than ever before. While couples are oblivious to the world around them, many students notice and are disturbed by their actions.

Sophomore James Larsen said, "Yes, I have a girlfriend and her name is Katie Hedrick. We do not show affection towards each other at school because we don't like people staring at us and it's just gross."

Lately, there has been numerous occasions where students have been complaining about the number of public displays of affection (PDA) in the hallways. Senior Katie Hernandez says, "I see couples showing PDA everyday in the hallways between every hour and it is ridiculous! School is a place to socialize, study and learn, not make out."

Katie goes on to talk about how the punishment for PDA needs to consist of more than just a scolding from a teacher. Katie continues, "This is a big disturbance to others and this issue should be handled better than it currently is."