cr WEDNESDAY, HIGHLANDER Good Luck, Scots, From The Highlander Staff Dear Scots: Dear I was chatting in Mr. Braegger’s class the other day—he didn’t approve, of course, so thinking of grades said, “Well, Shal, what can I do about your citizenship?!’ I told him there was nothing much to do for it as I was a South African! This set me thinking for a while, and I really thought that I was almost American at heart. When I first came here I had a lot to overcome. After all, you guys have lived here a lot longer than I have; and since I only had one year to do this in, it is quite obvious that I have been rather’ busy this year. This year in the U. S. A. has much like any American—or as I should imagine an American to feel. I have been accepted as one of you almost everywhere that I have been. To let you in on a little secret, I’ll tell you what I said to Ellen, my U. S. sister, only a short while ago. I was lying on the couch in the lounge, letting my thoughts wander and suddenly said, “Ellen, you know I wouldn’t mind being an American!’”’ Now I know that I have let myself in for a lot of critieism, but let me explain this 4 little further before you jump to conclusions. Highlander staff members Debbie Turpin, Cindy Bullene, Josie Petersen, Keith Dransfield, Bill Marsden, Karen Jones, Janet Anderson and Paul Williams attempt to squash a Volkswagen. (Photo by Staff Photographer Geoff Williams). me OG wee Letter From The Highlander Staff ae the school year draws to a close, we Or tne Hugulander would like tO tnauk you, the united scots, tor making this year ben Lomond’s pest 1n nistory. You've probaply noticed the littie siogan tnat we alWays page: print on the tront “You make the news; we just print it.’”’ Well, this year you've made our job an easy one, because you have made so much good news. For years Ben Lomond has been the underdog in everything. Now for a change, we’re coming to the top. No matter what the ac- Letter to the Scots . . PRESIDENT TELLS OF BIG YEAR Hoot The Mon year Scots... 1966-67 has been one of both great joy and great sorrow. The ex- periences of this student body will be remembered by Scots for many years to come. This was the year lege to represent the entire student body. Lots of good and bad memories: Mistakes, new and lost friends, short tempers, coping with the feelings of many individuals, lots of fun, anda lot of work have been the that was. It was the year of responsibilities of this ofour first state championfice. ship, but with it came our I couldn’t change for the traditional he ar t breaking luck in baseball and foot- office, although maybe I tivity, whether it be sports, ball, even though we won should have, but I have dances, debate, music, writing (even wearing orange more football games than grown up. Thanks a million, Judd, Linda, Mari and all of T-shirts), Ben Lomond is in any year before. you nuts known as the building. The Scots who graduate Scots. Pll never forget you; Not that we haven’t still got our faults; B. L. can go this year can feel proud; God bless you all. a lot farther. On our editor- they started Ben Lomond up ial page, we’ve tried to fo- a path where they will nev- —JIM STITH - cus your attention on a few er be ashamed to look back. Student body president, sore spots in our school (occasionally we’ve even tried Ben Lomond is becoming a 1966-67. to stir up trouble, just for winner, a power, a high the fun of it), and we hope school known and respected we have made you think and throughout the state. Highlander Motto act to erase some of the Ben Lomond is, in a No nation, no station problems. As Highlander staff mem- sense, a new school with My envy e’er could bers, we’ve tried to the best of our ability to write up B. L. as it really is. We only hope that in years to come, you can say with pride: “I was a Scot.” —HIGHLANDER STAFF a — a ag »~ ime Bs - 2 new a whole set of new traditions. I proud to graduate in looks and am the class of ’67. I am, of course, even prouder to say I had the opportunity and privi- 31, 1967 Leif and Shal Going Home made me feel ; MAY raise; A Scot still, A Scot still; I knew nae higher ‘praise —Robert Burns Scots: Right after I came here I was first occupied with getting acquainted with the area, which kept me very busy. I tried a dip in the Great Salt Lake, dragged Washington Blvd., went hiking and really enjoyed my liberty. So when school started, I did not want to cut down anything. I found it very hard to follow what was said in my classes, but after a while I guess I got used to it and things went smoother. Your school activities are quite different from ours, so I wanted to try them. I bought cards for most of the clans, and I can say that I have had much fun participating, especially in Ice-Skating Clan. As soon as skiing was possible at Snow Basin I started spending every Saturday and Sunday there. It was a light adjustment. I was used to cross-counWhen I think back to my try skiing and ski-jumping, now feelings at the beginning of this I had to get used to American This went very year, I know that I thought that techniques. would never want to come and quickly, however, and at the end ive in your country, and I have { was even able to instruct a been asked this question sever- little bit of skiing and thus pick al times and have always re- up some money to help finance plied, “I don’t really think so.” some of the dates I enjoyed so But now, as the year is ending, much. { hesitate before I reply to the Talking about dates. You | same question; not really knowing how I feel inside. I am still must know that there is a big difference between our dates South African at heart and I’m and yours. The major one is sure that I always will be. But I have learned from this expe- that over there a girl pays half rience that one can soon learn the expenses. In spite of this, fun and had to love another country. You however, I had many dates. have shown me the true qualities of Americans, and I must The American dances are a hand it to you that your friendlittle different from ours, too. liness is by far your greatest I tried, however, to learn them. characteristic as a nation. The Whether I succeeded or not, I majority of the A.F.S.ers have don’t know. Some of you may commented on it this year, and have seen me at most of the I hope that your country never dance clans, dancing there in loses this great asset. a dark corner in my own style. Just after Christmas my atI hate partings; they are best tention was concentrated on our short (being far from sweet) school play Brigadoon which and so I will say a cheery goodwas quite an _ experience for bye to each little Scottie. You me. have done more for me this year than you could ever imagine. I School ends for me June 27 will always be indebted to Ben when I must leave for the East. Lomond and the Scots that com- After a few days in New York, pose the student body. If any I leave for Europe on HMS of you ever get the opportunity Ryndam. to visit SUNNY SOUTH AFRII will always remember the CA, please feel very free to mingle with the South Africans school I attended in the U. S. and the friends I made in it. I —they are wonderful people, would like to take this opporjust like yourselves! tunity to thank each one of you A fond farewell to an unfor- ‘for helping make my stay such a wonderful experience. gettable clan of Scots! 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