Even though school has only been in session for a few months, it’s been a tough year at Stuyvesant. Students have had to deal with fires, budget cuts, new locker policies and the like. Alone, these problems are surmountable, but combined they can really put a damper on your day. Fortunately, that’s not true for everyone. Some people are enjoying it. That’s why we’ve researched, speculated, and flat-out made up our picks for who’s having the best year ever.

The Arsonist

Disturbed vandal, or misunderstood s’mores lover? The paper towel dispensers may disagree, but we think The Arsonist just wanted a more intimate, campfire setting to toast his marshmallows. He (or she! (but let’s face it, probably a he)) certainly lit up the school’s consciousness, making sure 2009 goes out in a blaze of glory. Plus, the evacuations let us miss a bunch of tests. Arsonist, you’ve warmed our hearts, and you may be having the best year ever!

The SU

The Student Union (SU) has gotten ready for summer bikini season ahead of time, purging its excess members for a trim physique. With the new, sleek look, money won’t be the only reason clubs will knock on the SU’s door. Ever wonder what SU President and Vice President Paul Lee and Keiji Drysdale look like in Speedos? Neither do we, but they might be having the best year ever!

Voyeurs

Why is it that the one grade that has gym every single day is the only grade without access to gym lockers? We don’t know, but we’re not complaining. Stuyvesant’s bathrooms are heating up, and it’s not just because of the fires. For those seniors daring enough to change in the hallways, the newly installed hidden cameras have a record of every strip for posterity. The makings of the latest Red Light blockbuster? We don’t know, but Voyeurs must be having a pretty good year, if not the best year ever!

Illegal Candy Sellers

Psst. Hey buddy, wanna buy a Snickers? The recent bake sale ban may have decimated the local rodent population, but it has led to record profits in the candy black market. Standing at the foot of the stairs, at the top of the escalator, or crouching under your desk in History class, vendors peddle their wares our of shoeboxes and gym bags, which makes it totally incognito. The first time’s free, the second time will cost you, and the diabetes may haunt you for life, but that doesn’t stop the Illegal Candy Sellers, who could be having the best year ever!

The Verdict

So who’s really been having the best year ever? We know, all the choices are so tempting, but you can choose your favorite online at www.stuyspectator.com. We’re going to go with the dark horse of the race, the graduating class of ‘09. These lucky alumni managed to escape just in time.

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