Exciting times are ahead of us! With the New Year quickly approaching, Saint Francis has taken a bold new approach to our after school lunch menu.
Local food trucks from around the island have been making their way over to our little campus thanks to Admissions Director, Melissa Bantilan. She says, “I wanted to bring in different food trucks to help our retention rate. I was hoping that if students got excited for the food trucks, then that would be another reason to stay and continue their education at Saint Francis School.”
Oh, is she right! The students have been loving the new addition to their after school lunch choices. Lines for the trucks have been getting longer and longer. Junior Aulani Garcia says, “It’s great having the trucks come. I like getting something that’s different from what the market has to offer.” Many students are satified and can’t wait for more.
So far, we’ve been visited by Jess Da Best Acai, The Blue Teppanyaki Truck, and Sweet Creams. However, Ms. Melissa doesn’t want to stop there. She plans on bringing different food trucks every day 4 after school. “Once students return from Christmas break, more food trucks like Ahi Assassin’s will come,” says Bantilan.
This food truck craze has brightened the spirit around our school. Bringing everyone together in a fun and enjoyable way. Senior Nadia Boneza says, “Having the trucks has definitely been an exciting thing to have for my Senior year.”
The trucks have certainly started our school year on a high note. I can’t wait to see what the rest of the school year has to offer.
