“I don't think a blanket no-waving policy is necessary. I would hope our crossing guards would be capable of using their own discretion.”

— Mike Payne, Kansas University law student, Lawrence

“I think it would be more of a distraction for the drivers than for the crossing guard because it draws their attention away from the children around them.”

— Adrienne Njoroge, Lawrence High School sophomore, Lawrence

“No, I don't think it's distracting. I think it's just people being friendly.”

— Courtney Williams, student teacher, Lawrence

“Yeah, it probably is. It can give a mixed signal to the traffic.”

— Mike Maude, consultant, Lawrence