Fidget Spinners from Students to VP

Senior Bailey Warner

The newest trend at Las Lomas is fidget spinners. They became popular across the country at the beginning of May.

Fidget spinners were originally advertised for people with ADHD, autism, or anxiety to help them keep focus and release nervous energy, but now we see them in every classroom.

Some schools have banned the toys, stating that they pose a distraction in the classroom environment.

Las Lomas senior, Scotty McIntire, has a fidget spinner that he uses at school everyday.

"It is specifically helpful during tests and homework for focus," said McIntire. "It is also nice during times of stress."

McIntire often played with his pencil during class. The fidget spinner has taken the place of McIntire's pencil.

"I have always been a person that flicks my pencil around during class to help me focus," said McIntire. "These spinners have been an easier and quieter way to stay focused."

Senior Bailey Warner, on the other hand, bought his fidget spinner simply because "they seemed fun."

Warner doesn't think that the new trend will last, stating that it is just another toy fad.

"Fidget spinner fever won't last, as every other 'hot' toy dies out pretty quickly," said Warner.

Students aren't the only people who have fidget spinners. Both officer Olson and VP Granzotto own and play with fidget spinners.

Officer Olsen

Associate principal David Granzotto is one of the few adults around Las Lomas who uses a fidget spinner. He bought the toy for reasons similar to McIntire.

"To help keep me focused when I'm in meetings and doing work," Granzotto said.

Another adult at Las Lomas with a fidget spinner is campus resource officer Olsen. He is one of the few police officers who actually uses the toy at work.

"I know a couple of cops who have them," Olsen said. "I don't know if they have them at work, like I do."

Granzotto finds that students using their fidget spinners in class is not a problem.

"I don't think it's loud enough to make a disruptive noise," said Granzotto. "I'd rather them play with fidget spinners than on their cell phones."