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THE QUESTION OF THE YEAR!! HOW ON EARTH DID YOU MAKE IT THIS FAR?
High School! A new beginning ... Or is it? Grade Nine seemed to be the most terrifying experience of your life. That's only true until you become a senior and are faced with the real decision mak- ing period. Looking back now, the most frequently asked question by us seniors has to be, "How did I survive?".
The juniors look to Grade Twelve and OAC stu- dents for tips on how to survive. The truth is that until asked, most of us have never thought about it. After careful consideration, the best survival tip we have is, "walk softly, carry a big stick and extra office supplies". (Joey Saunders) That's good advice, but for those students who need more se- rious hints, here's one to take to heart: "Keep try- ing, never give up. You don't want to be here any longer than five years!" (Lisa Martin)
A lot of what seniors build their futures on is the last year of high school. Obviously the pressure is on for students to make up their minds and move on with life. But aside from the scholastic point of view, there are also a lot of other hints the ju- niors could use to make it to the top of the ladder with ease. Chris Gibson advises, "Make friends with all your teachers, not enemies. They are es- sential to your success!" Emily Cole says it's im- portant to "hand in all assignments on time. Late work catches up with you". Steve McCulloch sug- gests, "oxygen - lots of it!" The key to Colin Ferguson's scholastic success is "lots of Seinfeld". Jeremy Hall points out the importance of finding a balance between your social life and academic responsibilities. These are all great hints from voices of experience. Guaranteed, if you keep these in mind, high school will be a breeze. In the mean- time, be yourself and enjoy the years ahead!
Jaime Gulley