Dear Editor,
I am writing to you to make you aware of widespread support for returning the panini machines to the dining hall.
It has now been three years since they were removed. Current lower-school students have never even experienced what boys had often referred to as the “best part of lunch.” Nevertheless, there is a popular sentiment among all students to bring back what was so integral to Belmont Hill’s dining experience.
As a student who has long supported the many changes made by Mr. Maws and the kitchen crew over the last few years, the decision to remove the panini machines at the start of the 2022 school year appalled me. Prior to their removal, the machines had offered an alternative to daily entrees for myself and many other students. Whenever I assumed that I would not enjoy a meal, or if I needed a simple food that I could easily assemble myself, I would feel relieved knowing that the option of making a sandwich at the panini machine was just a few steps away. The wide selection of bread, meat, and toppings provided me with endless options to choose from.
Now, three years later, the removal of the panini machines has left an apparent dent in the overall morale of the dining hall. Students, sometimes begrudgingly, are forced to pick between limited food options, leaving the thought of paninis a wishful, helpless idea. The addition of the machines would improve the flow of lines in the cafeteria, provide more food choices to students, and bring back eager excitement toward the dining experience. I strongly encourage and support their comeback.
Sincerely,
Jack Ramanathan
Indresh Chandel