“Yeah, I try to pay attention to everything that is going on in the news about the environment. I think we could be doing a lot better.”

— Lynn Robinson, eighth grade, West Junior High School

“Yes. In Boy Scouts we learn a lot about conservation and keeping everything clean. When we went backpacking in New Mexico this summer, we had to carry all of our trash out with us.”

— Stefan Kuczera, freshman, WJHS

“Sort of. Sometimes I help with the recycling at my mom's work, and we recycle at home.”

— Steven Allen, eighth grade, WJHS

“I can be at times. If I see some trash lying around, I'll pick it up. We recycle some things at our house and try to buy products that are better for the environment when we have a choice.”

— C.J. Jones, eighth grade, WJHS

“Yes. Anyone who is trying to make their environment better could be considered an environmentalist, and I try to do what I can.”

— Tyler Hunsaker, freshman, WJHS

“Sort of. I try to recycle and help out the environment. But I'm only 13, so I can't do as much as I would like to.”

— Kelsey Johnson, eighth grade, WJHS

“Yes. I recycle pretty much everything that I can.”

— Ian Robinson, eighth grade, WJHS

“Yeah. I could definitely do more, though. My family recycles, and I always try to be conscious of the environment.”

— Victoria Gilman, freshman, WJHS