The state education policy for 2009-10 will no longer require students to take health education. Tell us what you remember learning in health class, and read what editors say below. 

 

 

 

“I didn't learn much in my health class, only that our tiny portable building was miserably hot in the winter thanks to some industrial-strength space heaters.”

Loyd Brumfield, Best Southwest editor

 

“All the girls had to watch a video (circa 1979) of a woman giving birth. It showed everything in graphic detail, and it scarred me for life.”

Lindsay Goll, layout editor

 

“My health teacher made us watch "The Breakfast Club" and then related everything to the movie. I still hate Michael Anthony Hall to this day.”

Collin Quick, Lake Highlands editor

 

“Our class didn't cover sex at all. But we did learn about the hundreds of ways alcohol, cigarettes and drugs can kill you.”

Samantha Urban, assistant editor/reporter

 

“I didn't really learn anything except that one of my old teachers may have been a pedophile.”

Jenice Johnson, White Rock editor

 

“That drugs are bad.”

Ryan Claunch, layout editor

 

“I remember learning about healthy foods and the importance of maintaining a balanced diet.”

Naquanna Comeaux, Mesquite editor

 

“I guess it was a good call that health class isn't necessary anymore, because I have no recollection of my high school health class whatsoever.”

Kendall Kirkham, assistant editor/reporter

 

“I learned CPR. We had to become certified to pass.”

Allison Wisk, North Dallas & Park Cities editor