Page 2, Hawkeye, June 22, 1984 |
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 Seniors Find Freedom by Jeff Siminoff |
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Well, June 25 is upon us. For the underclassmen, more time is to be done in Stevens, but for us seniors the gates are to be unlocked and we're free to enter the world of "almost adulthood". Some of us are preparing for more schooling while others are moving onward to a job. Whatever we decide to do, it will be a new type of lifestyle filled with different experiences and faces and the opportunity to put the social and intellectual knowledge Stevens has given us to the test. What we have chosen to absorb over the past few years will come into play over the remainder of our lives. Scene one of Joe Suburbanite's life is over. He has completed his primary education. It Is now time to leave that highly structured and formal environment to pursue other, more pressing interests. Mr. Suburbanite has proceeded down a long, treacherous road but now has come to this road's first fork. To the left more school (ugh), and to the right is work and, in turn, money (yeah). Ah, but in the next curve, he sees that scene two is coming into play. Whichever route our young man decides to take will probably be.the best for him. Like Joe S., each of us knows we have a crucial decision to make - at this point the decision |
has generally been made. No doubt Stevens has played an Important role In this decision. Our success here has inevitably made up our minds. Soon we will act out our decision and hope It was correct and the best choice. Our decision may be the most Important along the long road to an established career.
Some of us may find ourselves spending our life on a high-speed highway while others will relish along the slow, steady pace of a serene boulevard. What we do over the years to come is our choice. this Is a land of opportunity and freedowm that allows us to pursue our interests. Go out and push for what you want. We have worked for it and now it is time to act and receive the fruits of our endeavors. Be the warden, the leader, not the quiet prisoner. A role reversal Is due. The world can be make more of a jail than a high school could ever be if we let it. But If we hold the key and the initiative we will always have a position of strength. Use what you have learned to your best advantaae and make the best out of what Is to come. Keep the drive to be number one strungremember, we deserve the best! |
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Jeff Siminoff |
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No Sun Means No Fun |
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Dave Berman |
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by Patrick Doherty Everyone has caught Spring Fever and Is very excited about spending their free time bathing In the golden rays of the sun. That time of year has once again arrived when students no longer desire to spend any time whatsoever doing homework of any shape or form. Nevertheless, the workload is increasing at a staggering pace. First of all, teachers have formed a conspiracy designed to prevent their students from enjoying what should be their leisure time. How many times in the recent past have you heard a teacher explain, "I don't care what you must do for Mr. soand-so. My class Is the only one that matters anyway." I found It extremely disturbing to discover how truly self.centered teachers are In this respect. How can they morally justify wasting our time with trivial pursuits and busy work? The answer lied in their distorted sense of reality, In which they claim' that they are preparing us for the future and pro. vidlng an excellent education. Unfortunately, there Is more to life than just working, despite the teachers' concepts, as they say, "All work and no play makes Johnny a dull boy." Second, students are being forced to participate in a wonderful new scheme devised by the administration. This shrewd idea is the FINAL EXAM. Although they will be considered unofficial this year, they will count as a full marking period grade In the future and will be averaged with the remaining four marking period grades. This Is asking too much of the already overworked student body who cannot bear the thought of studying a year's work In a matter of a few days before the test.,Thls Is not, however, the worst of It. It has been proposed to extend the school year by 10 days |
to accommodate a full-fledged final exam schedule. Personally, I do not wish to spend an extra 10 days In school when I would much rather be breathing fresh air and absorbing warm luminous rays. Now that the month of May Is upon us, the entire situation In school Is growing over-burdensome. One would hope that the workload would decrease as the school year draws to a close; on the contrary, the reverse Is true. Reports, rehearsals, track practice, choir competitions, and many other club activities are accumulating. Not to mention SAT's, AP exams, and Achievement tests which all require studying. All of these add up to Intensified pressures and teachers. How can we obtain a decent education in such a stressful environment?
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