Directing traffic is an important element of SHS that is often overlooked. Lots of students are behind the wheel, so traffic control is crucial. Assistant Principal Eric Fangman is one of the four people who direct traffic in the parking lot. Fangman directs traffic between the junior and senior lots. While here, he has to watch student drivers very carefully to make sure they are not distracted or taking the turn too widely.
Fangman starts his Fridays off early, arriving at school at around 6:45 a.m. Around 7 a.m. each morning, Fangman goes outside to start directing the traffic. It is not until 7:18 a.m. when the traffic starts to die down that he makes his way back inside to begin the rest of his day. Morning traffic flow is no different than the rest of the week, but Fangman noted that the afternoon traffic tends to be slower on Fridays because more students are eager to leave school. He then returns back outside at 2:15 p.m. to prepare for dismissal. In the chaos of Friday afternoon traffic, Fangman said having no control over what students are focusing on is the most stressful part of his Friday. Still, he feels that most of the time students pay attention and drive safely. Fangman spends the rest of his day handling attendance, discipline, referrals, and evaluations.
Even with his busy schedule, he is excited to come to work everyday because of the people he works with. Fangman stated, “I love the administrative team.”
Make sure you are looking out for Mr. Fangman as he diligently makes sure everyone gets home safe on their weekends.
