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R-VOICE: What is the greatest invention?

JENNIFER JEONG

INTERVIEWED STUDENTS AT CORONADO HIGH SCHOOL

NICK FAIRCHILD, FRESHMAN

“Air conditioning because we live in a hot desert.”

BETHANY WINDER, SOPHOMORE

“Language is the best invention because we wouldn’t be able to communicate without it.”

RICKY LOVELAND, JUNIOR

“Duct tape. It’s like the Force: It has a light side and a dark side, and it holds everything together.”

JAN LAO, SENIOR

“Toilet paper ... it’s kind of obvious.”

KELSEY KAPLAN, SENIOR

“The iPhone. It’s the first smartphone ever, and I use it for everything.”

VICTORIA PANG, SENIOR

“The Internet because it gives us the power to connect with everybody and become stronger as a community.”

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