“I have an algebra test tomorrow and I haven't done algebra since the seventh grade. So yes, I'm scared of Friday the 13th.”

— Sam Donnell, Lawrence High School student, Lawrence

“No, I don't find superstitions to be too compelling.”

— Stuart Roberts, Lawrence High School student, Lawrence

“I don't have any fears; I just tend to have bad luck anyway.”

— Kathie Robison, Kansas City Zoo employee, Roeland Park

“I don't have any fears per se, but I don't like black cats; I'm allergic.”

— Ben Layton, delivery driver, Lawrence