By Hailee Ford

Smiling at her friend, senior Helen Springer sits on the couch at her favorite coffee shop, Summer Moon, Thursday, Jan 12. “I normally go with friends,” Springer said. “I like having people to talk to and I feel a little less awkward.”

Popular hang out spots give students a space to relax

Whether it's relaxing with friends or with a furry friend, students enjoy free time outside of school

Hailee Ford and Molly Morgan

January 23, 2023

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By Hailee Ford

Monticello Library

While smiling, junior Violet Hentges does her homework in the local library study room Wednesday, Dec. 14. “The library allows a bigger space for me and my friends that is still a good working environment,” Hentges said. “I like going with friends because having other people around me helps motivate me to get my work done.” (By Hailee Ford )

“My favorite place to hang out after school is the Library because it is always quiet and easy to study at. Sometimes my friends come with me and we work on homework. Normally I like to work in one of the study rooms and use the whiteboard wall to do my math homework.”

By Hailee Ford

Summer Moon Coffee

Smiling at her friend, senior Helen Springer sits on the couch at her favorite coffee shop, Summer Moon, Thursday, Jan 12. “I normally go with friends,” Springer said. “I like having people to talk to and I feel a little less awkward.” (By Hailee Ford)

“My favorite place to hang out is Summer Moon Coffee. I definitely would recommend it to anyone. I feel like it’s a really chill environment and has drinks for everyone. I love their coffee but I also like to go there to study or meet up with some friends.”

By Molly Morgan

Shawnee Mission Park

Walking with her dog, junior Jaiden Fisher enjoys some time outside at Shawnee Mission Dog Park Monday, Jan. 16. “I go to the dog park because it lets my dog run and be free while letting me get some fresh air,” Fisher said. “I like that you get to be outside and let your dog interact with other dogs.” (By Molly Morgan)

“I go to Shawnee Mission Park because my dog likes to run around and be with the other dogs. My favorite part is going to the dog park to see all the other dogs and to watch mine interact and play. I normally go alone or with my mom, I go a couple of times a month when I have extra free time.”

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