HIGHLANDER PAGE 3 A Tribute to a Very Busy Man EDITOR’S The Drug Problem By DANA CRASE countless If by some miracle, all the heroin and marijuana supplies in the United States were cut off, the drug problem and the level of drug useage would hardly take a dip. For as much attention as they get, are smuggled into the country of the day-to-day drug use. the illegal drugs make that up only a fraction By far the largest proportion of drugs that are consumed in this country every year are legal, and many dispensed include with the government amphetamines, seal of approval. tranquilizers, even These barbituates, According to Senator Mike Gravel, American pharmaceutical companies annually manufacture amounts equivalent to 100 pounds of pills for every man, woman, and child. Much of this excess is diverted into Mexico and returns to the U. S. through the Black Market channels. But greater danger is the $17,000,000 that is spent annu- ally in promoting drug use to solve every problem. The most important things that distinguish men from animals are the ability to reason, remember, perceive himself, and improve himself. The use of drugs destroys all of these things. are called for and they wouldn’t do any good anyway, but the million dollar business of legal drugs is doing a great disservice to the public in selling them the means of their destruction. THE PERILS Before OF describing the A PEDESTRIAN basic elements involved in walking car rally for an amusement park. This in itself is ridiculous because charge admission, Crossing Jackson if it was, Avenue tempted by the amateur ries a pair of wax wings, tennis shoes will be you can be sure is a dangerous the faculty maneuver would rarely at- pedestrian. The professional usually carhowever, for the purpose of the amateur, more convenient, Before crossing, first de- termine that you are indeed crossing Jackson. If you are, you will note that it runs roughly parallel with the sidewalk, and being roughly the same width as the sidewalk, only its color distinguishes it FROM the sidewalk. The avenue looks somewhat like a shiny piece of black Swiss cheese, with the San Francisco freeway emptying on to it, and can be easily identified by the smell of burning rubber. Prior to crossing, there are several things the amateur must consider. First, the type of pedestrian he is. Since Utah drivers operate on a pedestrian point system, the type of pedestrian you are 200 (crippled, 10 points; student, points) determines your chances ornament for someone’s Buick. The five points; of becoming second and teacher, a hood most im- portant consideration is the disposition of the driver and his automobile. Disposition of the driver is most easily determined by visual inspection of the facial features (looking at his face). If the face is distorted or the eyes glazed it is usually wise to avoid the automobile. If the position of the driver’s body with a wide grin, follow the same procedure. Now you sure they are team. Mr Hull, I feel, is perhaps one of the busiest men in this high school who holds one of the most thankless jobs. It is for this reason that we wish to pay tribute to him in this, our last issue. Kenneth Hull was born in Ogden, Utah, where he attended Lincoln Elementary and Mount Fort Junior High School. He attended School Ogden High and participated in var- ious athletics, such as the basketball and track teams. He also participated in operas, having solos in several, obtained a full tuition Journal- ism Scholarship to Weber State College, where he worked as Sports Editor of the paper. While he attended college he was in the presidency of Lambda Delta Sigma and the Phoenix Social Club. He was then called on a mission for his church to the Northern States Mission. While on his mission he was stricken with a terrible disease which kept him unconscious for over a Principal Kap Says "Thanks" I want to express my sincere appreciation to the students and and staff at Ben Lomond High School.I have enjoyed my duties as Vice Principal and Principal and want you to know you are the finest studentbody and faculty around. Through the efforts of each student and faculty member, you have established actions and traditions that will place Ben Lomond with the top schools in the state. Sincerely yours, ALLAN J. KAP week. The doctors reported that he would nev} k again, but within a year he played in the All-Church Basketball Tournament. Mr. Alan Beste He State Bids six safely across Jackson Avenue, two rumors should be dispelled, the first being totally unfounded, is the accusation that the chuck holes were made by stray 800 pounders during World War II. They were not. The chuck holes were made by people inadvertently dropping chucks. The second rumor is that Jackson Avenue is actually a bumper to- He graduated from Ogden and Alcohol is no more of a dangerous drug than many others. The mere fact that it is more socially acceptable cannot change the fact that its primary effects include relaxation, breakdown of inhibitions, euphoria, depression, increased sensitivity, and a general lessening of the control of the body. No sermons hours of work wards the publishing of the Highlander and coaching a track and cross country anti- depressants, and even nicotine and alcohol. the NOTE: Coach Ken Hull has served as our advisor for the past two years. During this year he has had to take upon himself the responsibility of teaching two classes during the same hour, one of which was the Journalism Class. He has also put forth graduated from Weber College and later spent months serves. After with the Army his marriage attended Utah Re- Mr. Hull State University, graduating in June of 1960, After his graduation he was accepted into the Seminary System and moved to St. Anthony, Idaho. There he taught semin- ary and was principal for a total of eight years. He also spent one year teaching at Bonneville High School in Idaho Falls, Idaho He later received an appoint- ment at Kearns Junior High School where he was a track coach and a Health and P. E. teacher, Vickie to Edit Highlander Farewell “I believe in also believe in freedom but A person is born with responsibility to be learned and followed, As maturity develops, re- sponsibility will be developed,” stated Mr. Alan Beste as he bids and He has many hobbies and talents which include singing, writing, building different things for his home, and athletics. Recreation and being tential, but one of our great- athletics has given us that feeling, but we have achieved remarkably well in music and academics. League a _ Business some important advice to all the Little Director. Besides Beste feels that Ben Lohas a great deal of po- Mr. Beste will most likely not be coming back as another teacher will be filling his spot. He has three sons and spends his summers as Tremonton City teacher he coaches track and cross country and consistently Chosen as Editor is Vickie Fisher, a Journalism I student, with Terry Fox as her Assistant Editor. Vickie is presently Girls’ AssoSenior Class Vice-President for the next school year. Next year’s Assistant Editor, est problems in the school is apathy. He feels that our major High and here at Ben Lomond only two years, but has appreciated and enjoyed working along with his students both years. He will be attending college at Utah State University in order to receive his Master’s Degree. opening Lomond Staff upcoming year been selected. ciation Vice-President and was just recently elected to serve as Mr. mond at Ben Highlander Editor for the have recently farewell to the student body. Mr. Beste has been teaching In the summer of 1970, Mr. Hull received a call from the Ogden School District to fill an School as head track coach Business teacher. The I responsibility. However, students he would Pe és Be like to leave Concerned, ” stays after school to assist others with printing. Terry Fox has participated on the staff of the “Hiker” at High- land Junior High School for three years where she served as Assistant Editor and Editor. Terry has also been elected to serve as President of the Junior Class for the 1973-74 year. One more Assistant Editor, and the positions of Business Manager, Photographer and Artist will be selected at the beginning of next year. Those selected to fill the staff positions are as follows: Lois Maathuis, Marilee Joos, Gerrie Evertsen, Paula Tapp, Pamela Miller, Yolanda Garcia, Linda George, Judy Saunders, Bobbi Stromberg, Deborah Perry, and Noal Allred. STAFF BOX is hunched are ready to cross, check your tennis shoes to tied (loose strings are the most notorious cause be of injury, unless you count some people’s mother’s oatmeal), spread legs approximately 12 inches apart and stagger the left foot slight- This coupon entitles you to a 15% discount on any item at— Variety Village ly behind the right, bend from the waist and flex knees, placing both knuckles on the curb. Now push the nearest kid onto the avenue and dash madly across the ensuing pileup. Now that you have We specialize in quality merchandise and make wal plaques to order. safely made it across the avenue, look and say, “Hey, fella, I’ll vouch 1634 Washington Blvd. your five points for you!”, using a note of innocence in your voice. Then walk home and check your tenny runners for any defects before tomorrow. 393-2344 April Brough Editor Assistant Editor Photographer Artist Staff—Dana Gene Advisor Crase, Ward, Giny Susan Moss, Pam Julie Langford Duane Hamblin Mike Ryan Miller, Noal Allred, Poling. Ken Hull