Osbourn High School’s new connector to JLC has been long-awaited by many.

The exciting news that it was finished came after 7 months of construction. The project cost over 3 million dollars and has provided a new environment for students in the way they get to class without walking outside. The new connector has been exciting for many teachers and students, as it improves the overall school experience at OHS.

For months, students watched as workers built the walkway. They wondered how it would turn out and how it would change their school day. Now that it is finally finished, many people can agree that it was worth the wait. The connector not only connects two buildings, but it also connects students to a better and more comfortable school day.

Many students have shared how the new connector has made a huge difference in their daily routines.”I really had a hard time getting to my class on time abecause I had to go outside, and now I feel like the new connector has provided us with a safer and easier route,” freshman Jose Vasquez said.

Freshman Melanie Perez shared how the new connector has influenced her to get to class on time.” The new connector has influenced me to get to class on time now because having to take a long walk outside to JLC was always very exhausting to me, and now I get to take a better route and not worry about getting into more tardy sweeps or rushing,” she said.

Some people say that the new connector gets a bit crowded sometimes. “I do like the new connector, but sometimes I do feel like it gets more crowded during some passing periods than it would outside, but overall I think it has been a positive change for everyone,” said freshman Haley Pinto.

The new connector has helped many other students to get to class on time.”I see a big difference in students coming to class earlier, and I think that the new connector has solved many issues for getting to class on time for many students,” said Mr. Calderon, who has a classroom in JLC. Teachers have also noticed that students seem less stressed when they arrive to class because they are not rushing in from the cold, rain, or heat. Instead of worrying about the weather, students can now focus more on their school work and being prepared for class.

Osbourn High School’s new connector has been a success for the school in the way we navigate between classes, and it has helped many other students with their attendance as well as helping them get to class on time. It has made the school day feel more organized and smoother for everyone.

The new connector has improved the school’s security and the safety of many other students. It’s definitely a step up for the school community and benefits the school’s future!