Lakewood High School In Lakewood, Colorado was my school for four years prior to college. It stood out as different from other schools in that the wings for each subject all connected to two centralized atriums where we would gather and eat. A long straight hallway separated the two open spaces and they were lit up by natural light. The effect of these spaces was that students socialized more despite being a large school. During my time, there were hardly any fights and everyone knew everyone else. The atriums knit the community together.

I can remember feeling comforted walking through the halls, which positioned large windows to let in light. The whole place felt light and when a few tragedies struck during my time it provided a space for us to come together.