SATIRE — As the upcoming juniors embark on their course-selection journey, many are stumped when considering IB Lunch HL.

A newly introduced course, IB Lunch HL has caused many to feel hesitant to sign up and intimidated by the dense syllabus. The course offers a deep, thorough understanding of the rich histories found within Lunch, highlighting the complexities tied to the second, most important meal of the day. However, many feel pressured to enroll in the course, as eating lunch will be otherwise prohibited during the school week.

The mission of the International Baccalaureate (IB) is to “develop lifelong learners who thrive and make a difference” through challenging, thought-provoking courses. Any IB class will pose a challenge, including IB Lunch HL. Yet they are all fulfilling and worthwhile, contributing to the educational success of its students.

While an inevitably difficult two-year course, the IB Lunch HL curriculum is fascinatingly novel. A typical day taking the course includes consuming a heavy meal and interacting with “table partners” as at any other feast. Year one provides a broad, historical stance of what Lunch entails, shocking many with the unexpected intricacy within the concept — year two dives into the meticulous details deep-rooted within the many Lunch levels.

Fenille Tolk teaches the class with an electrifying level of enthusiasm.

“It’s definitely a hard course,” Fenille said, “But AHS is filled with a lot of passionate, excited students who look forward to Lunch every day.”

Without a doubt, IB Lunch HL is a class worth taking. Meal Expertise (based on conversation and consumption) is a skill everybody deserves to be educated in. After all, why would anybody turn down the opportunity to eat lunch at school?

Upcoming juniors: challenge yourself, step out of your comfort zone, and most importantly, eat lunch! IB Lunch HL is exhilarating, fulfilling, and valuable. It’s a demanding course but beyond enjoyable and satisfying.

Do yourself a service and enroll in IB Lunch HL!