(June 14, 2002) — Finally, senior year rolled around the corner and seniors had the chance to shorten their schedules. Shorter schedules did not necessarily mean more time to lounge around and be bumps on pickles—it meant earning money and college credit and sometimes relaxing. Seniors could take as few as five classes, including one at the community college, so some had only four classes at Clark. Aside from the Associated Student Body members, Publications students and athletes, very few people signed up for seventh period classes. “The day is too long with seven periods and other commitments could be fulfilled during the extra time,” said Akash Agarwal. Agarwal mentioned that with his extra time, he had a chance to for extra work outside of school, such as college things or scholarships. Despite this extra work, he said he sometimes just “sat at home and relaxed for a while.” Although the shorter schedule option was available, some opted not to take the opportunity. Chester Ramos said that he chose to take a seventh period because he “was going to take a class at Glendale Community College, but didn’t have a ride.” Alternatively, Gevork Ablabutyan, who worked for EdTech, said, “Not only was [seventh period] useless for us seniors, but it really ate into my time at work. I usually start at 1:30 and starting at 2 ate into my paycheck-a big load of it. I made half of what I should have.” Some seniors chose shorter schedules to avoid the daily routine of having seven periods by earning money, preparing for college or just relaxing sometimes.