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SUMMER VACATION

 

Spring is here; summer is - almost. This time of year is the favorite of most of us teenagers.

 

Probably the first thought that teens associate with spring is that of school closing for three months. I am certainly no different from the majority on this point. The long, warm, lazy‑ days are a huge force against concentration both in the classroom and on homework. The heat ‑of the day makes some wish they were water skiing on the lake, swimming in, the pond, or simply taking a nap in the cool shade; at any rate, most wish they were anywhere except at ,school.

 

But, at last., the final school day arrives, and we have a whole summer of fun to look forward to. After nine months of books, assignments, and grades, it doesn't really make too much difference what we do to give ourselves a well-deserved rest and change of pace. Most teens make a few plans beforehand and let the rest of the summer come as it may. This way provides for a more exciting and enjoyable time, because most of the vacation is free for the 'spur-of-the-moment" ideas which are usually what are behind most of the teen's summer activities.

 

It is good for a teenager to hold a summer job. It not only help to relieve a sense of uselessness or boredom, but it also present the opportunity to acquire training that will be of multiplied value when the time comes for one to make his own way through life A good job should be, and can be one of the most enjoyable and without doubt, most self-profitable time consumers of the vacation Many teens have found that to be true. What really helps to make summer vacation a treat is the chance to do what you want to do Whether it be loafing or working sleeping or playing, seeking romance or visiting your grandmother, we don't have to worry about schoolwork interfering. It is personal affair as to whether teenager wishes to try to make the vacation a waste of time or chance to better himself. I believe the free time that the summer vacation offers to a teenage is an excellent opportunity. It bring out a strong sense of responsibility to himself and others.  We should have a large amount of leisure time, but along with that there should be a certain amount of good, tangible results brought forth from the vacation. Teens of today have practiced this type of program to a gratifying degree I'm sure that we will continue it this manner.

 

Yes, summer vacation is finally upon us. May I wish you all fun‑filled, interesting, and profitable vacation and future. 

Zac

 

WHAT WE ARE TO BE, WE ARE BECOMING

 

Graduation can be viewed from two opposite viewpoints-one of sadness and one of happiness Which ever way we think of it graduation from high school is an important time for us. It closes permanently a chapter in our lives -the chapter of carefree, -easy untroubled childhood. Only through memories can the pages be relived.

 

A natural feeling of sadness comes over us as we march from one plateau of life to another. The way will be difficult; we are leery of the unknown path. Until now our way has been paved by others, but we must learn to make our own. We must leave behind most of our lifelong familiar acquaintances, the ones which have made us what we are. Some of us will succeed, others will fail; some might be famous, most obscure;' some will even be rich, others poor. We will be united only in our memories.

 

We also are happy as we realize that we are on the brink of something new and exciting. We stand ready to attempt bigger and better things. Our lives are just beginning. The foundation has been laid: the building is yet to come. We now have background to face the great challenges of life. We have time to make something of ourselves, time to live. Never before has. a generation had as great a challenge to face as we. Exciting, thrilling are the words we can use to describe our challenges - the challenges of the future.

 

      We face the future with excite­

ment, fear, possibly -even indif-

ference. Graduation is a turning

point in our lives, for we are be­

coming adults. We must begin to

accept responsibility and to try

to think for ourselves, act for our­

selves, and above all be ‑ourselves.

,During the preceding years we

have been only one small part of

a larger whole. We must, now,

accept all that which will make

each one of us an individual. We

can not all think one thought or

even all be right in our thinking.

                 

   Think as I Think

"Think as I think," said a man, "Or you are abominably wicked;

You are a toad."

And after I had thought of it,

I said, "I will, then, be a toad." ‑Stephen Crane

 

Regardless of what we think, we must think and form our ideas individually. Individual thought will keep our society sound.

We know ‑our debt to society 'must be repaid, for it has been society that has given us an opportunity for education. The education which we have received is possibly the most important gift we have been given. Reflecting this  we realize that not always have we appreciated our privileges and we have even abused them. We have many opportunities such as higher education, marriage, or work as a result of our education which is a gift of others.

 

We will soon assume a role in the community of the future. It will require only for us to be alive. But there is a difference from existing and really living. Another challenge of our future is to be of use to the community of life and to raise our children and give them the advantages which have been given to us. We should, in other words, accept our responsibility as individuals.

 

Some of our paths will never cross again. We are united, yet very divided. It is now time to relinquish our present position to future students, so that they can, likewise, lay their foundations. What we are to be, we are becoming.

-Sara Griffith

 

I'M Not Teasin', We Have Reason To, Enjoy the Summer Season

 

'Summer vacation is here, whoopee!

It's time for Joy; it's time for glee.

No longer will there be unrest

Over a "forgot-to-have-studied" pop‑quiz test.

You know, it used to be nothing new

To have three or four assignments due.

And very little needs to be stated

About those early hours we hated.

On and on; what inconvenience we met!

But, finally, we need no longer fret

We will soon work, play, do as we please;

Our cares of school life will be tossed to the breeze.

 

-Zadorozny

 

FUTURE PLANS

Lynda Baldwin ‑ Work

Linda Barney ‑ Nurses' Training at St. Francis

Linda Brady

Dorothy Bretches  ‑ You never know

Jean Briles ‑ College

Connie Bryant ‑ Barber School

James Campbell ‑ Air Force or Trade School

Larry Carver ‑ ICC

Dean Cook ‑ Emporia

Tom Cornett ‑ Get Married

Kenny Crawford ‑ National Guard

Merle Dickens ‑ Trade School

De'on Dixon ‑ Salt City Business College

Mary Dover ‑ Attend K. U.

Pat Duncan ‑ Wichita Business College

Kerry Elkins ‑ ICC

Judy Enz ‑ Pittsburg summer school

Aprile Erbe ‑ Clark's School of  Business

Allen Fiscus ‑ Enter Service

 

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