As many know, students are now being required to go through certain entrances guarded by SHS’s finest. With the help of the new weapons detection system, the school hopes to make the halls a safer environment. This, in tandem with safety, creates many openings for people who might want to help in the process.

An internship program has become available for students to take advantage of. Administration realizes that having these systems and not using them to teach students would be a waste of potential. 

“These things are top notch. They’re big boy metal detectors,” Pat Whiner said. “We wanted to let the TSA come in and teach kids how to be future TSA agents.”

Some agents from the Indianapolis International Airport have started coming into the school to guide students striving to work in the security industry after graduation. This program is headed by assistant principal Juan Porse.

Porse had experience in security before he got his esteemed “make kids wear lanyards or they’ll die” job here.

 “I can handle anyone. That’s why I walk how I do in the halls. That’s why my face is always so dead. I want to make it known that anyone that comes at me will meet their maker,” Porse said much too confidently. “I literally believe I could choke somebody out without touching them…literally.”

Porse keeps a tight shift as he describes. He doesn’t want anything to get past him. He holds a pre-shift meeting every morning at 5:30 where he briefs the students on the proceedings of the day. 

Phrases such as “This is the most important 30-minute shift of your life,” “We got guys going 50%out there, I need 110,” “I hate you, do better,” he says is just him trying to do his best for the kids that volunteer and the safety of the school.

This opportunity is open to all students. If interested, please contact Pat Whiner at [email protected]. Be prepared. It will be the most important 30 minute shift of your life.