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Show Page 2 HIGHLANDER WEDNESDAY, Editorials ... when we find ourselves overborne by the multitude of our assailants. —Samuel the impression that a handful of student activists could yell “Jump!” and have him respond, “How high?” And this is, of course, the impression that would have resulted if the protest was conducted followed by the announcement of the proposed heating conversion. It should serve as a lesson in civics to all of us that a small group of organized, dedicated students can indeed move the machinery of government. We commend Randy Galvez and his group for their efforts to bring the school clean heat. Editor: To Sterling Scholar Winners The Highlander would like to congratulate the following students for being selected as Ben Lomond’s Sterling Scholar candidates. They will be representing the Scots at the region and state finals to be held in March and April. Scholars and their categories are: Kathie Johnson, English and Literature; Carole Thorsted. Speech and Drama; Cheryl Higham, Mathematics; Richard Clifford, Science; Jan Thompson, Foreign Language; Julie Benford, Homemaking; Kathy Hill, Ed . ation: fF i K J VY indle iV i and 0 in Art. STAFF Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor Features Columnist Sports Editor Chief Reporters Elaine Archuleta, ey Sargent. Staff Artist Photographic Editor Exchange Editor Staff Advisor much. fe NoBopiEs What MT Dear st Why did the junior varsity teams? Maybe get on those. Editor: On behalf of the Ben Lomond debate team, we would like to thank you and your staff for "0 Pay “Seas a p Larry Johnson use their classrooms for our de- ae The Sterling Scholar Awards News, KSL Radio, and KSL-TV. bother to look up from the tests of the last class which he is still correcting. “Jones! You’re late once more and you’ll go see Mr. Kap!” With the new policy on tardies this scene happens more and more often. The rule says three tardies earn you a chat with the vice-principal. The procedure after that may include anything from a cut in grade to suspension, and that’s too Editor’s Note: region ever start and sophomore the seniors could ren- nf The bell stops, then someone runs in only seconds late. The teacher, sitting at his desk at the back of the room, doesn’t Doling out the same punishment for tardies as for sluffs is a little inconsistent. You might just as well throw rocks at. Dr. Drechsel’s car. The penalty is the same—suspension. By suspending students for tardiness, the seeming severity of the penalty is greatly decreased. All suspension means now is a couple of good days of skiing. Tell that to your teacher and he says, “Ya, but it’s not just tardies you’re being punished for; it’s the principle of the thing.” But, says I, if it’s such an important principle then why is it some teachers are late more often than any of their students? If the new rules are going to remain in effect then there are going to have to be some changes made on the part of teachers as well as students. First, tardies are widely acclaimed by the faculty to be a class disturbance. But if that teacher spends the first ten minutes of class looking for the roll or talking to the teacher next After reading your editorial of January 26, I feel that comments of this kind should not be allowed to go unchallenged. In the first place, I realize from past experience that any coach or person who puts his work on the line every Friday night will be criticized—and perhaps justifiably. But let’s face it, your own experience and training in the field of coaching hardly qualifies you as an expert in selecting team members. The ability of a player is not the only thing involved in having a winning season. Surely you must realize that discipline, scholarship, obeying training rules, team spirit and many other things are also important. Why is it that we seem to have so many “fair-weather fans” when a pat on the back would do much more good than forever trying to find a scapegoat. —Monte Bailey Highlander Says, "Well Done!" Business eas Johnson VOICE OF THE SCOTS On Friday, January 30, a peacful protest against air pollution was scheduled to take place here at Ben Lomond. Randy Galvez, along with several other concerned students, had planned to picket outside tahe school during the day. Their objective? To urge the school board to convert the present coal heating system to a more modern gas system which would not pollute our air with dirty, black smoke. The protest was never held, however. Advance notice of the protest had apparently been widely publicized since KSLTV and The Ogden Standard-Examiner were planning to cover it. Nor had it escaped the attention of the school board. On the morning of the scheduled protest, a representative of the school board met with Randy Galvez to inform him that a decision to convert to gas heat had already been made prior to the planned demonstration. Mr. Galvez then met with his group and decided to abort the demonstration since their objective had already been reached. Our question is, will their goal be met? And if so, will gas heat be implemented for the next school year? Dr. Garner has indicated that he will put it on the budget for the next fiscal year as one of the top priorities. Dr. Garner expressed confidence that the work could be started in July and be finished by the time cold weather begins. The Galvez group was told, as a further point of interest, that their demonstration would seriously jeopardize the heating conversion here at school since Dr. Garner would not allow the to form 18, 1970 The liberty of the press is a blessing when we are inclined to write against others and a calamity Group Cancels Pollution Protest Objective Already Achieved community FEBRUARY bates. We are sponsored by the Deseret BOX Scott Ogden Kent Groves Gunda Tietjen Kathy Johnson Dan Walker Carma Dabel, Karin Johnson, Mick- also extend a special — thanks to the student body of BL for its support and interest. Debating is easier when you know your school supports the team. Sincerely, Renate Pagel Cheryll Higham Debate Managers. Dear Editor, I’m writing this letter because I’m on probation. One more tardy and I get suspended from Gwen Knight, school. Otherwise this letter probably would never get writBecky McKain ten. Dave Wertz Since when has this school Vickie Bosler become more interested in mindMr. Monte Ogden ing a student’s business than seeing that students get an edudoor, then what has been disturbed? cation? This new policy that Secondly, teachers should be forced to be on time for their has been put into effect about classes—along with their students. If not, then all you have are tardies is one of the most rirules for the sake of rules. And how does that further educa- diculous I’ve ever seen in my whole life. You used to get sustion? pended from school for slugging your teacher or throwing your lunch at someone. But no more. Now it’s four tardies and you’re For Sale out! Fender ‘Music Master” ElecAny school that hires a whole office staff to keep track of how tric Guitar and case. (Batter one. ies not included). Excellent many tardies you have and how “ many absences you have and condition. Has beautiful finish and steel-reinforced neck. how many times you go to the Original cost of $170.00. Will bathroom a day is placing the emphasis on the wrong thing sacrifice for $9.50 per pound. Phone 394-9904. in my opinion. Why can’t this school be more like a school, a place for education and knowledge, instead of a prison. And I can tell you right now, there ‘is a certain staff member in this school who is a perfect candidate for the next warden of the Home of Necessary and State Pen. All I want to know Unnecessary Auto Parts is how come? | this geheel needs '¢ lendew ante bedy +o Show us Al\ how to work. Ogden Auto Parts & Glass Co. —Kay Orgill |