VOL. II, NO. 14
MAY 19, 1961

'Senior-itis' Season Nears
There is a contagious disease spreading rapidly around the school, which is affectionately termed senior-itis. It is a difficult term to define, however; because, actually, senior - itis is a vague condition. One faculty member was overheard to remark, "Senior-itis is the tendency of seniors to revert to their kindergarten days." The following, nevertheless, is fact.

Though we may not have acquired an accurate definition of the term, the fact remains that senior-itis is distinguished by various unique characteristics. These include grade school pranks (hint: the alarm clock incident), frequent day dreaming in class, longer absentee lists, sloppy homework, and in general an "I-don't-care" attitude toward school. The term senior-itis cannot correctly be applied to seniors only, for generally		 members of all the classes are affected by the urge to slough off toward the end of the year.

In a way, it is fun to be identified with an institution such as senior-itis which is steeped in tradition. But such an institution can be, as the saying goes, carried too far. In this particular case, the point of no return is the day report cards are issued. An "I-don't-care" attitude, even in the last few weeks of school, is inexcusable. It should be the effort of all students, especially seniors, to strive to do their best throughout the entire school year. Senior-itis can be fun; but, by adding fuel to the fire, it can also be a damaging experience that might possibly be regretted in the future. It doesn't take much to spoil, in the last few weeks of school, what has taken an entire year to attain. One last thought: Last impressions are lasting impressions.