Lunch Options: What Do The Students Want To See?

Samuel You

OCSA’s cafeteria system is definitely a step up from your regular high school—a dedicated team of chefs derived from the school’s own culinary program is nothing to scoff at. However, with a relatively constant menu, some students have a few suggestions about how the cafeteria can be an even better culinary experience.

Erin Lee (CW ‘24) noticed that the menus in general, online and in-person, are not accurate and need updating. She also thinks that “it would be interesting if they tried a few more pasta flavors, maybe depending on the day of the week.”

Hunter Zalai (CA-H ‘25) suggested the regular addition of some sort of fried chicken dish to the menu, noting that “the kids would go dummy crazy for fried chicken”. 

Cole Schulein (CA-H ‘25) wanted to see some more low-carb options, as well as some cheaper fare for the fitness and price-conscious, noting that most dishes are “pretty expensive for the cost of production”. 

Finally, Lyn Huang (CW ‘24) simply suggested that some more sauce options on all offerings would greatly increase palatability, stating that there was a “lack of variety in seasoning in the food.” 

These are all valid concerns. However, even if there are areas of improvement, it’s important to keep in mind that having a culinary team offering such a wide range of foodstuffs is a privilege not many other high school students have.