GNA CAMPUS – The ‘Sweet Seat’ student interviews contain six opinionated questions that were asked to a few students around our school. These questions were about the Candy Shoppe that everyone knows and loves. The set of questions asked attempts to gauge students’ attitudes towards The Candy Shoppe and its offerings. The interviews also gave students the opportunity to present suggestions for expansion.

The ‘Sweet Seat’ is associated with The Candy Shoppe, run by Mr. Stetz, and has the support of the school board, superintendent, and Ms. Scibek. These interviews were recorded on October 14, 2022.

Name: Victoria Mitchell

What are your thoughts about The Candy Shoppe?

“I think The Candy Shoppe is a really great thing to go to, especially during the day when I’m absolutely starved in fourth period, I’m like, Ooh, let’s come down to Mr. Stez’s room and get some snacks!”

What would you say is the most popular item?       

“Ooh, I see a lot of people buy Takies and Pringles, so I think probably those. I also see everyone buy drinks so those are also big money-makers. Grabbing the cash, making the dough.”

How do you think The Candy Shoppe affects the school? Negatively or positively?                                                

“I hear people talk about it all day, every day, and you know, we’re hungry, so it’s great.”

How often do you find yourself buying something from The Candy Shoppe? 

“Every time I bring money it’s for The Candy Shoppe.”

Any suggestions for The Candy Shoppe in the future?

“No, I don’t think so.”

When you think about The Candy Shoppe, what comes to your mind?

“Happiness.”

Name: Jeffery Ultsh   

What are your thoughts about The Candy Shoppe?

“I think it’s a good thing. Stetz really helps improve our school. He helps by donating the money that he earns through the candy shop. He doesn’t take anything from the profit for himself.”

What would you say is the most popular item?

“While working The Candy Shoppe, helping distribute money back and forth, giving change, stuff like that, I do see the Bear Claws go a lot.”

How do you think The Candy Shoppe affects the school? Negatively or positively?

“Positively, it helps students with their hunger and helps kids be able to eat throughout the day and not become cranky or upset during the day.”

How often do you find yourself buying something from The Candy Shoppe? 

“At least once or twice a week.”

Any suggestions for The Candy Shoppe in the future?

“To expand, I do see keeping it in the classroom, but maybe expanding it across the hallway to the library balcony would be a good idea.” 

When you think about The Candy Shoppe, what comes to your mind?

“Positiveness, Mr. Stetz gives back a lot, he’s actually donating a banner to the football team for us to run out to as a surprise for the Hanover game. Among other things, he used to donate to the softball team and he probably still does. I’d say The Candy Shoppe is a really positive thing.” 

Name: JJ Kus

What are your thoughts about The Candy Shoppe?

“It’s definitely a nice part of class. If you get hungry throughout class you can just stop there and get some food. It’s much appreciated and Mr. Stetz goes out of his way for it.” 

What would you say is the most popular item?

“Probably the Bear Claws and iced teas.” 

How do you think The Candy Shoppe affects the school? Negatively or positively?

“It definitely has its pros and cons. There are people that are just going to try getting out of class because they don’t feel like being in it so they go to The Candy Shop. Otherwise, it has positive effects, especially with people that get hangry. They have a chance to go to The Candy Shoppe and get some food.”

How often do you find yourself buying something from The Candy Shoppe? 

“Just about every day.” 

Any suggestions for The Candy Shoppe in the future?

“Make the variety a little wider.” 

When you think about The Candy Shoppe, what comes to your mind?

“Candy!” 

Name: Morgan Clayworth

What are your thoughts about The Candy Shoppe?

“I love it! It’s amazing to have here at the school.” 

What would you say is the most popular item?

“For me personally, it’s the Slim Jims.” 

How do you think The Candy Shoppe affects the school? Negatively or positively?

“Positively.” 

How often do you find yourself buying something from The Candy Shoppe? 

“Every class, every time. I’m like, can I go to Stetz every period? And there I go.”

Any suggestions for The Candy Shoppe in the future?

“Not really, just maybe more of a variety of drinks.” 

When you think about The Candy Shoppe, what comes to your mind?

“Candy.”

Name: Emily Keener

What are your thoughts about The Candy Shoppe?

“I think it’s great. I think it is so fun. Mr. Stetz has all the candy. I like the M&Ms, only the peanut ones though.” 

What would you say is the most popular item?

“The iced tea for sure.”

How do you think The Candy Shoppe affects the school? Negatively or positively?

“Positive, of course.”

How often do you find yourself buying something from The Candy Shoppe? 

“Literally every day, if I have a dollar, I’m spending it at The Candy Shoppe.”

Any suggestions for The Candy Shoppe in the future?

“No, not really.”

When you think about The Candy Shoppe, what comes to your mind?

“Peace and love.” 

Name: Ayden Kolet

What are your thoughts about The Candy Shoppe?

“I think it’s great. You know, some people don’t get to eat breakfast or have a meal. So, you go in there and get a snack or if you need some energy or something, you know?” 

What would you say is the most popular item?

“Probably the drinks.” 

How do you think The Candy Shoppe affects the school? Negatively or positively?

“I think it affects it positively. It’s like a family in there, you know, everybody goes in there, gives us something to do. I don’t know, it’s just, I think it’s a positive influence.”

How often do you find yourself buying something from The Candy Shoppe? 

“I probably go three times a day.” 

Any suggestions for The Candy Shoppe in the future?

“Not right now.” 

When you think about The Candy Shoppe, what comes to your mind?

“Just Mr. Stetz.” 

We thank all the participants of our ‘Sweet Seat’ Interviews. We also want to thank Mr. Stetz for providing such a positive addition to our school. The Candy Shoppe helps keep us all a little less hangry.