
Sophomore Brittany Gantz sometimes dozes off as a result of not receiving enough sleep. Photo by: Ashley Combs
By Ashley Combs
Late nights and early mornings are a daily ritual for many teenagers. Naps and set bedtimes were common for many teens when they were children, and with students gaining more responsibilities as they grow older, getting sleep can be the last thing on their mind. The National Sleep Foundation said “teens need about nine and a fourth hours of sleep each night,” and all of the students at Plymouth High School that were asked how much sleep they receive get much less than that. Without the necessary amount of sleep needed, teens are missing out on more than just a few hours of rest.