I read the recently published article by Robert Loux about Yucca Mountain and the trip taken by CCHS chemistry classes.

I am a 16-year-old student who participated in that trip, and I would like to clarify a few points.

Our chemistry teacher, Mr. Johnson, has done a very good job teaching us about both the pros and the cons of the Yucca Mountain Project. Admittedly, our tour did give us a biased view of the project; however, we studied much more than that in class.

We understand that there are negative effects of the nuclear repository. During our tour, we were able to ask questions and air our opinions, and the guides gave us satisfactory answers. We listened to what they told us, but I doubt that any of my classmates took everything they said as proven fact.

Each of us was given the chance to formulate our own opinions, and not all of the chemistry students agree with the opinions of those quoted in the original article on March 31.

I would like to personally invite Mr. Loux to come visit our class and teach us his point of view. I'm sure we would all benefit from a meeting.

Rachel Mills

Fallon