VOL. XVII, NO. 11

Every school in almost every city or state usually experiences what is known as the "third quarter slump" or the "summertime blues."

This time usually shows its most extreme effects around the months of April, May, and June. Maine West, however, seems to be slipping quickly through this difficult period with ease.

Many times the thought of baking in the sun, swimming, and other activities have run across the minds of many of us, I am sure; but the conscientious minds of the students of Maine West have not given in entirely.

One of the reasons for these changes may have to do with grades. I think students, even those not planning any further education, see the necessity of many of their subjects in everyday living. The ideas and concepts which they have had pounded into their brains in school will probably be very beneficial.

A course in math, for example, doesn't mean that if you're not going to be a math major, your time's been wasted. Just a simple stroll into your corner store will prove the importance of such knowledge, in case the cashier accidently rings up $5 too much. Many subjects are designed for just that - simple, everyday living.

School isn't a very big percentage of your lifetime at all. If you spend three or four years in college after high school, you'll probably be about 21 or 22 years old. What happens next is you work for maybe 40 years. Comparing those time periods, fine education would be important to insure a pleasurable job.

This may have crossed your minds and may have to do with the tremendous effort put into avoiding the "summertime blues.' This type of effort just goes to show that students have not lost all their eagerness to learn.