Despite the recent spread of school violence around the nation, Gunn students, faculty and administration still believe the school is secure.

Although a few cases of school violence occurred in competitive schools similar to Gunn, administrators do not feel a need to increase security. “For most people coming to Gunn, I believe security is not a major concern,” Principal Noreen Likins said. “That’s why I don’t think we need metal detectors or devices and systems other schools use.”

Most teachers agree with Likins and believe that Gunn remains a safe haven for students. “As a teacher I think Gunn is a very safe campus,” French teacher Marcel Losier said. “I have never witnessed any fights or acts of violence between students.”

Losier believes that the administration is doing a good job with keeping students and teachers safe. “The administration is making sure that Gunn is a safe campus, and I hope every student and staff member feels the same way,” he said.

Although students are most heavily affected by any shooter on campus, most are not worried. “The security at this school could be better, but only a little better,” sophomore Wesley Koo said.

But not all students agree. “I bet that the administration at Columbine High School thought that their campus was secure too,” junior Alex Esber said. “Look at what happened to students there.”