Chickahominy Middle School used to have a variety of delicious baked chips. The flavors included BBQ, Sour Cream and Onion, and Original.
Then, on the first day of school, the Sour Cream and Onion chips disappeared.
At first, we all thought it was some sort of accident. After 2 weeks, though, the chips hadn't returned. A lot of us were upset because of our love for Sour Cream and Onion.
Towards the end of September, the Chickahominy cafeteria was invaded with the replacement for the Sour Cream and Onion chips- Snapz Apple Crisps. The foul apple chips were tested by many, withthe same sort of reviews:
"Ew!"
"These are disgusting!"
"I think I'm gonna throw up now....."
Only 5 kids out of the many we talked to actually enjoyed the vile creation.
Angered, we got an idea: start a petition. So far, we have 101 signatures, with more on the way. With that, the Chip Rebellion kicked off. Our school store, The Wooden Nickel, gives away free protest badges. Posters have been created and distributed. Chain emails and letters to our office staff have been written about how we want our chips back. There has even been talk about a "sit-in", where we'll sit at the lunch tables without ordering anything until the Snapz have been removed.
Now, it's your turn.
You don't have to go to Chickahominy to show concern. Write a letter to our principal-or, the country superintendent. Make posters. Plan a rally. Spread the word. Wear a badge. Boycott Snapz. Help make a newspaper. Start another blog (it could be featured here). You could even make protest art.
Worried about getting in trouble? Don't be. That would be a violation of the all-important First Amendment's Freedom of Speech. This hasn't caused any disruption at school, either, so any punishment could be possible grounds for a trial.
With that (and everything else) in mind, get out there and tell the world that we will do anything to please our taste buds and bring Sour Cream and Onion chips back to our school. Don't be shy-join us as we take a stand against Snapz!
