VOL. XXVIII, NO. 1

Whoever said, "There is a time and place for everything and everything in its place" knew just what he was talking about.

Passionate kissing and hugging do not belong in the corridors, stairways or classes of Maine West. While we have nothing against love and understand the benefits of holding hands and showing affection, all of which is still allowed, "excessive displays of affection" are as disgusting to some of us as pornography is to others.

We attend school to learn how to improve our minds to prepare for our survival outside of school and to observe correct social standards. If passion is permitted in our halls now, we might observe total promiscuity in the future.

The habits we develop as youths will carry forward into adulthood. As Dr. James Coburn, principal, explained, "when individuals of equal abilities vie for a job, it is often the personal habits of the individuals that determine who receives the position. Decency is still a worthwhile characteristic."

Asking students to enjoy each other's company without passionate displays of their feelings, is no more a restriction of their personal freedom than is asking them not to fight in the corridors, stairways, and classes or not to smoke in certain areas. Those who wish may do whatever they please, but it must be in the "right place at the right time". Rules are made so that all of us can enjoy being at Maine West.