Containing many piles of unorganized objects in a cramped closet space, the lost and found holds over 20 jackets, six backpacks, two Kairos necklaces, nine car keys and 23 textbooks, spirals and workbooks.

Out of this wide variety of items, according to Assistant Principal Dean William Eike, only about 50 percent of belongings are claimed.

“Unfortunately, we do see items that end up in the lost and found that have some value that don’t get claimed,” Eike said.

Junior Taylor Heyman believes that the lost and found holds many benefits, but many students are unaware that it exists. She did not know there was a lost and found until she asked her teachers where to go when she lost her glasses.

Eike said that although items such as keys and glasses are kept for several years, others are donated.

“If there are items, like clothing, we have donations bins here on the campus,” said Eike. “We have a contract with a donation company, and we put all those types of belongings in that bin [at the end of the year].”

Eike also believes that students should visit the lost and found before giving up on looking for lost items.

“I would recommend to any student if they lose something, to come and check [the lost and found] before they give up any hope,” said Eike. “I truly think that kids who come looking for recent lost items usually seem to find them.”

The lost and found is located near the Dean’s office. Students should speak with Dean’s Office Secretary Angela Cowin before entering the lost and found.