VOL. IX, NO. 3
OCTOBER 27, 1967

Clubs Develop Talents
Pressure from school, home, work, and friends make it rough to convince oneself that adulthood, work, and responsibilities rate. Why not stay a parasite, living off parents, until something better can be found-if there is anything better.

Life is not "fun" from the time of birth to the time of death. Is working hard, suffering through failure, heartbreak, and disappointment worth the title of adult? Until one reaches "legal" maturity the state, federal government, and parents influence and direct one's activities. Freedoms are limited.		 At the age of 18, 21, or even 65, however, all superior authority does not vanish leaving one as an impregnable fortress, unapproachable by suggestion, advertising, or sense impression. The need for release of tension is still present. Accepting or recognizing outside activity as a part of being a whole person leaves a responsibility to develop such an activity. Hobbies are a popular form of emotional outlet.

While Maine West does expect and, in fact, demand cooperation in certain scholastic matters, it also fully meets student recreational requirements. Clubs of all types further investigate academic subjects and interests: extra-curricular P.E. activities offer participation in most sports; and honor organizations recognize talent and achievement. Preparation for future years begins in learning how to play as well as knowing how to work.