Behind the bell: More than a lunchroom

Anja Jovanovska, Staff

Feb 10, 2026

The senior cafeteria used to feel like something that was just for seniors, but now it’s filled with students from different grade levels. A lot of underclassmen choose to sit there because it feels calmer than the main cafeteria and less overwhelming. Some seniors don’t mind sharing the space, while others feel like it takes away from something that was supposed to be earned. Either way, it shows that students tend to sit where they feel most comfortable, not where they’re technically supposed to be.

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Anja Jovanovska, Staff

Anja Jovanovska is a senior at McIntosh High School and it’s her first year of being a staffer. She’s excited to be a part of the team and write many interesting stories. An interesting fact about Anja is that she moved to the US three years ago and enjoys traveling. She’s been all across Europe and her favourite countries are Greece, Serbia and France. She comes from North Macedonia and is an only child to her parents. Spending time with family is what fills her up with joy and making new friends is her speciality. She loves to play volleyball and has won first place in the national Macedonian Championship 2022-2023.