When we discuss the strength of our brotherhood at Haverford, we often overlook the small things that bring us together. Bathrooms are no exception.
We will be judging eight bathrooms in the Wilson and Centennial Halls based on three components: cleanliness, popularity, and position. These ratings are founded on personal observation and conversations with peers, resulting in a more objective overview of said bathrooms.
Starting off, at the eighth spot, is the first-floor bathroom next to math teachers Mr. Cappo and Mr. Walters’s rooms. It’s okay that this bathroom does not stand out to most community members, because the bathroom’s cleanliness and position are undervalued in almost every way.
This bathroom is a “fan favorite” because it provides privacy in the top corner of the school.
This bathroom is used sparingly but is top 5 if only ranked by cleanliness. By being in the relative heart of the school, this bathroom specializes in being a place for quick uses before and after class.
7: The most well-known bathroom in the school on this list is located on the third floor, next to The Big Room.
This bathroom is a “fan favorite” because it provides privacy in the top corner of the school. As this bathroom is used often and is shielded from view in the hallway. However, it is less clean than most bathrooms in the school. Students describe a constant beeping noise, reducing the bathroom’s favorability. However, if one is willing to take the hike, they will find that the position is unique and its usage is high.
6: Next is the second-floor bathroom next to history teachers Mr. Tryon and Mr. Bagbonon’s rooms.
This bathroom is in the middle of everything, but it also only has one stall. While hiding in plain sight, this bathroom is often missed for its underappreciated values.
This bathroom is next to one of the highest-rated water fountains and is a top-tier bathroom in terms of cleanliness. Still, it is underused due to the well-known reputation of the history teachers buckling down on their “use the bathroom before class policy.”
5: when someone asks me to define cleanliness, I respond by either saying “2012 Messi,” or “the second-floor Spanish bathroom.” This could be ranked as the most clean bathroom in the school due to the fact that almost no one uses it.
Keep in mind that this bathroom is next to a virtually nonfunctional water fountain, and this location provides neither privacy nor locational advantage. On the other hand, the cleanliness and low popularity make up for the loss of position.
The 4th ranked bathroom is next to English teachers Ms. Orlandini and Dr. Del Rosario’s classrooms.
Aside from being only one of two bathrooms on the third floor and residing next to a top-tier water fountain, this bathroom has much to offer. This bathroom is very clean and is very convenient for students on the third floor who don’t want to take a relatively long walk.
This bathroom needs to be used more, and its popularity peaks during the small break between classes.
3: One of the most feared but underrated restrooms in the school is the first-floor bathroom next to math teacher Mr. Franz and history teacher Mr. Moore.
Perhaps students fear missing part of Mr. Franz or Mr. Moore’s class time due to the high work rate these teachers develop.
However, while this bathroom may also be hiding in plain sight, it is the cleanest of them all. For students willing to take the risk, using this bathroom can be quite beneficial for a quick stop.
This spot has the perfect ratio of low popularity and cleanliness, as nearly no one uses it, and it is one of the cleanest in the entire school.
2: The bathroom below music teacher Mr. Holdren’s room in the basement of Centennial is considered “massive” to many, but you know what else is massive?
The amount of times this space is cleaned. This bathroom is shared by the upper and middle schools, but that is irrelevant when it comes to how clean and popular this bathroom is.
This spot has the perfect ratio of low popularity and cleanliness, as nearly no one uses it, and it is one of the cleanest in the entire school.
However, while the restroom is massive, it is in a separate building and requires about a three-minute walk from the middle of Wilson Hall.
For those students who use it, whether in Centennial or not, they will find a peaceful, calming environment.
For the grand finale, number one is the bathroom next to Ball Auditorium on Wilson Hall’s ground floor.
The only downside to this bathroom is that the location could be better. This bathroom’s quality should be known school-wide as this bathroom has more sinks and stalls than any other and is shiny on a daily basis.
This one could be described as the pinnacle of Ford’s bathrooms, as it has the unique balance between cleanliness, low popularity, and position.
In addition, this bathroom is open and not used because few classrooms are nearby. This spacious, aesthetic bathroom allows students to take their time and reflect on their great experience at Haverford.
