PAGE WHY TRY Students who sit’ back and watch the world go by, who follow the black sheep, and who stay lukewarm during conflict, will, in the future, become menaces. Why? They don’t care enough about their country to become part of it. The way they conduct themselves now will depend upon the country’s success or failure. The average students don’t care how their school operates, nor do they want to know. They sit back and moan over the way things get done, but will they come out of their shell and try to help? Answer: Of course not ... they’d rather sit back and criticize the work of someone else. They’re afraid to stand up and fight for something they believe true, because maybe one of their friends might disagree. The common citizen doesn’t dare to be different because it takes too much time away from his social activities. “Ah, let the other guy do it; besides, he would do a better job anyway.” This has become the theme song of America. What happens when the “other guy” resigns, dies, or agrees with his fellow men by saying, “Why should I fight for what’s right? You cant’ win the battle alone, so I guess I'll give up and quit too’? Who takes his place then? Naturally, the trend of thought goes to the “younger generation.” What a laugh! This “younger generation” hasn’t enough get up and go to even run for their own school offices, let alone try out for an office concerning public welfare. ae "4 eae WEDNESDAY, HIGHLANDER 4 mars ‘want ta ees To College? Some students believe in acles. Perhaps that explains they expect to have higher cation come easily, with no paration or forethought on part. mirwhy edupretheir Oh, they hear about the rising competition to enter the college doors. They read statistics, calm worried parents and comfort their graduate friends who didn’t quite make it last year. But they pay no attention to warnings, for none of this applies to them. These high school students who trust fate will certainly get into the college of their choice. Why shouldn’t they? Why shouldn’t the colleges choose them instead of the small minority who spend their high school years preparing for and thinking of the future? Those students who doubt miracles and trust themselves will never impress the college boards’ admissions officers. They worry too much; think too much. Why, in their junior year, they actually decide where to send their applications. Most take the National Merit Exam; some even take their College Board tests upon completion of certain courses. All of this strange group maintains the grades which edueators have called “the single most important indicator of colinto aha potential”. 5 ~ rand be nice, would it? Are you ashamed to let people know that you’re alive? If a person isn’t proud of himself, how in the world does he expect other people to like him? Why tear yourself down? There are millions of people who would like the chance. Go ahead, sit back and be a - spectator. Watch the leaders of the world die off. Who will be left? We, the future of a decaying nation, that’s who! Don’t get upset. The people who have read this article so far will be the leaders, not the followers. You have learned enough now to know that the world isn’t apple strudle and whipped cream. If you want to get anywhere in life, you can’t let the “other guy” do it for you. The leaders of America may be sitting or stading next to you at this very minute, but would you know it? NO! He couldn’t be a leader; he doesn’t go around with the right crowd. This nation, in the future, will be run by the same people who over-power you now. By the time they hav been elected to every office and every club, you can bet that they’ll be tired of the responsibility and ready to give the job to someone else; but who? There isn’t anyone. You have been brain-washed so long into doing the things that the crowd is doing that you wouldn’t have an original idea if you tried, mainly because you have let the “leaders” think for you. By making a name for yourself, doesn’t mean making a fool of your heritage, destroying property, or bullying others. Only the mature students know of ways to help and guide the ever living followers of a dying nation. Which one are you? SCOT Do Miracles Lead These | “worriers” oes scholPeeinip possibilities which could supplement family support. They hold down jobs, investigate loan programs. They consult with counselors. They plan; they prepare; they think. Of course, they won’t find college easy, if they make it. They don’t believe in miracles. The Ben Lomond representattives to the Model United Nations participated in the U.N. Seminar at Clearfield High School on Saturday, December 7. The sixteen members left at 8:30, arrived at 9, and were whisked into an exciting study of the format for the Model U.N. The Scot participants wish to extend a hearty thanks to the Clearfield representatives for an interesting and enjoyable day. The Model United Nations assembly will be held in April. Ben Lomond will be well represented as Nationalist China. Any Scots wishing to join the Model U.N. should listen for the announcement of the weekly meeting. SENIORS EARN DECEMBER 18, 1963 HONORS Gay a Ben Lomond Estes, High School senior, is among — 870 students judged the best English students in the nation. Miss Estes is one of two high school students in the state to © receive the National Council of | Teachers of English award. Gay was nominated by her English teachers last spring for her abilities in the literary field. She was among 6,800 students nominated for national honors. Miss Estes, a daughter of Mrs. Bess O. Estes of 530 2nd, is one of two high school students in the state to receive the National Council of Teachers of English award. Along with Gay, Doug Carlson also was given an award in the junior class assembly held Friday in the auditorium. Doug received a letter of commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corp. McKnit Clan Displays Projects Many Ben Lomond girls have recently taken up knitting of boottees and other baby clothes. For these girls, approximately thirty in number, belong to the McKnit Clan. As their Christmes project, they have decided to contribute a miniature wardrobe of wool to some needy organization. The members of the McKnit Clan have accomplished much thus far this year, in addition to their current project. Under the advisorship of Mrs. Corey, they first elected officers. Those chosen include Hazie Jones, president; Connie Furniss, vice-president; and Penny Steiner, secretary. The girls then visited Alley’s Yarn Nook to study patterns and yarn types. © © | GAY DOUG ESTES Shoplifting? How's The o you ever shoplift? Does your little brother or sister? As a young segment of the affluent society, you might. For it seems so impossibly simple and yet so daring to pocket some inexpensive item, to steal an object that you could, of course, afford. It seems so mature to assert your individuality in this small y ay. It seems NEED simple, A daring, ma- ture — until you get caught. Then, no one believes that you did it on a dare, in order to prove pourself. No one trusts your honesty. According to police records, many students from Ben Lomond and Highland indulge their impulse to take without paying. How long will it take for them to earn for every student in this area a reputation for dishonesty? NEED A SHIFT KIT? TACHOMETER? See See Ogden Auto Parts & Glass Co. Ogden Auto Parts 363 23rd St. |} ;" CARLSON 363 22nd St. a With this basic background, many novices progressed from knitting of simple flat objects to sweaters. Nearly every McKnit Clan member had completed at least one garment for a week-long exhibit in the Reception Room. Ski sweaters, school sweaters, and dressy sweaters impressed those who viewed the various displays. Beause of the favorable reaction to the first display, the McKnit Clan received an invitation to participate in the Christmas Open House, sponsored by the Girls’ Association on December 5. The clan plans still another display in the early spring. The McKnit Clan meets every Monday night after both sixth and seventh periods in the Reception Room. 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