Most students generally never stop to think about how "outsiders" are impressed with their school.

Both Miss Ellen Shrode, practice English teacher, and Mrs. Randy Rice, practice history teacher, were impressed with Maine's size.

"I went to a school of 750 students," remarked Miss Schrode.

"For such a big school I am impressed that Maine runs so smoothly. I really think a student can accomplish something in graduating. The scholastic standards are very high, and the facilities are excellent."

Mr. Rice culled the building a "starfish" and quite agreed that Maine is big and well equipped.

And the students? "I'm really impressed by the potential of my students; they have a lot more than they think. What I

don't like is students who think teachers ought to be superhuman. They tend to put us up on a pedestal for the sole purpose of tearing us down. I also dislike these cliques - which seem to be in all schools."

"This has been such a good experience for me; it's like an internship. I observe, get to know the students, and then I get to try out my own ideas. The kids are very helpful and have such interesting opinions. They express themselves so well too," Miss Schrode commented.

Mr. Rice commented on his chosen field of history. "I think what most people fail to realize, both teachers and students, is that history is more than facts; It's what's happening now and what will happen in the future. People tend to be pessimistic and say history is dead and useless; this isn't true. We study history because we want to learn about problems of another time to help us overcome those of today. This is history."