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Show r PAGE THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1998 TEMPLAR TRUMPET 12 Editorials Can you take the heat? By: Dana Walk If you cant take it, dont If you cant handle dish it out. the heat, dont jump in the fire. If you cant handle the spicy, then try the mild." We have all heard something similar to these, but have we ever really thought about it? With elections coming up, both Student Body and class, maybe those of you who are planning to run should evaluate yourselves and why you might be running. The biggest mistake that someone can possibly make is running strictly for the scholarship and the big" name. The worst people that have ever been in office have run for these reasons. One thing is that there is no guarantee for a scholarship anyway. There is a chance but not a guarantee, not even for the Presidents. Sorry guys. in that small amount of time. Well, you can use the bathroom, or have you ever heard of redintegration. Redintegration is the many thoughts and ideas that come to you when you are in the bathroom. Those who didnt run for office and used the bathroom instead came up with a lot more ideas than the newly elected officer. Running for popularity is no guarantee, because what is popularity Date for the dance? Many say "no!" By: Heidi Bailey Imagine an evening with music, lights, photographs, and people dancing. You are having a great time, and don't want it to end. Now imagine the same night instead, eating popcorn and watching movies with family, or other friends who didnt get asked. While watching the movie, your mind wanders to the dance, and what it would be like. ...if you had been asked. need a list? Does appearance matter enough that the popular girls get asked, but the less popular ones wont? This year for Prom, girls had to go with guys outside of our school, because no one from Manti High would ask them. That doesn't show much school spirit or genanyway? People should run because erosity on Mantis part. Many they want to be involved and girls have never gone to the help out with making a differHomecoming dance. ence and improving something. Which situation would you Lets now turn the tables. I know of guys who have asked They should also run with the rather be in? intention of contributing to the Girls wait around for several girls to every single boys choice school, instead of getting a neat weeks, even down to the day date dance, but havent once with your name on it. of the dance to get asked. Some gone to a girls choice dance. Just because you have the girls didnt even go to their Jun- Boys, when you think of your best grades, thickest make-uior Prom. There is always the pain on those dateless nights, best brand names, or the most list, but even so. ..Why do we remember the golden rule. Those who run for the money, doesn't mean that you popularity" are wasting the will achieve the most. time of the students who fill out Anyway, use your own the ballots. Thats only 30 sec- judgement. Run if you think you onds, but what else can you do can take it. Learn from the pain, and use the knowledge for good. This goes for the girls, too. We all understand that you will ask someone you want to spend the long day with, someone you like. But what about someone youll have fun with, and there is no pressure to act a certain way? You can have fun with anyone, as long as you want to. This is not a guilt trip, its supposed to be inspirational. Take a risk and ask someone to a dance. Youll gain a good friend, and a memory. p, Q O toreli Easter Bunnies - $3.99 and up Gifts for every occasion 'rreshfiowers - f&QQ a Beanie Babies-float- ing tandles S2 c. iv X T T 0 T 2? c ft 3 |