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oped case. Its presence in this very school can easily be de- tected by the most sparsely- gifted student. The fanatical ex- clamations greeting a teacher's indication of no homework, the foreboding silence after the assignment of an essay, and the frenzied dash for the door following the day's announce- ments are all symptoms in various form s. School-itis is a difficult thing to prevent because of its very nature. Its entry into the unconscious mind of the student is as silent and creeping as the fog, only much more ominous.
But enough of this! Take heart, for there is hope! Summer holidays are the answer!With the leisurely spent hours on a fishing trip, the long hike up the m ountains in the c r is p morning air, or with a cool dip at your favourite swimming hole, your recovery is on the way! The frustration and des- pair accumulated during the preceding ten months fade away and joy reigns supreme. One must make the most of this period for, as always, September comes again and it's the same old "dog's life".
Richard Badowski XII-D
"THE HUNTER"
Senior Third
He lay hidden in the bushes, waiting for his prey. The sky was clear and the wind was still - a 11 was peaceful and serene. Suddenly to his left he heard the snapping and crun- ching of debris. The hunter stiffened in anticipation and ex- citement. Soon he would have his coveted prize. After a seemingly long time, a head appeared through the trees. Then the body drew into form, right in front of the hunter's carefully aimed rifle. Never before had he seen such a noble beast. Its head was held high, proud of its splendid array of antlers. Its magnificent coat of red- brown shone in the warm sunlight, and its t a i 1 flickered in satisfaction and content- ment. The buck turned and faced the hunter, unaware of his ominous presence. At first the hunter could think only of what a wonderful prize this animal would be if he shot him. Then he looked into its gentle eyes and hesitated- the beast looked so beautiful and defenseless. Slowly but decisively, the hun- ter lowered his rifle, locked the safety catch, and w a 1ked, and walked, head down, in the opposite direction.
Mary Mitchell, 12-E
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