Hidden in the dark depths of the second floor in the attendance office lies a little known and underutilized items: the school’s lost and found. It’s in this place where all the abandoned jackets and lunchboxes are left to rot until someone comes to pick them up. More likely suffer their unclaimed fate. But what do the people of North Atlanta have to say about this mysterious utility?

Ms. Kyra Jackson, the attendance clerk and longtime keeper of the lost and found had a few things to say on the subject. “I think it’s a really helpful part of North Atlanta, in how it allows students to reclaim their lost possessions,” she said.

She discussed some of the stranger objects that have been added to the collection. She said consistent finds are rubber bands for braces and the frequently lost glasses cases. She also noted something more inspiring about the lost and found, “I find it really hopeful that kids would take the time out of their day to help another student find something lost, it truly is an inspiring act of kindness,” she said.

Among the normal kids of North Atlanta the lost and found proved to be a surprisingly controversial subject. Some were happy for the helpful part it plays in the school ecosystem. “It’s very valuable to the school and it promotes environmental awareness,” says senior Anthony Mazzio.

Senior Cameron Balish had more philosophical musings on the subject, “We are all a bit lost in life and I feel it emphasizes the opportunity for a second chance that we all crave,” she said.

Some students on the other hand were opposed to the very idea of the lost and found. “It reinforces irresponsibility in teenagers. It gives them a way out, something that doesn’t exist in the real world,” said senior Amanda Stevens.

Senior Paul Tuemler had a bit more speculative of an opinion. “It’s clearly a communist conspiracy to force us to share the wealth,” he said.

No matter what people think of the lost and found it will surely remain a helpful-if overlooked- part of our great school.