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Show PAGE TEMPLAR TRUMPET 2 Teenage drug use is rising Nearly eleven percent of the 22 cent million U.S. teens use illicit Among 12th graders, nearly half said they used an illicit drug at least once in their lifetime, However, drug use is still below the peak of 1981, when The National 65 percent of high school seniors Survey on Drug had experimented with marijuana, Abuse indicated that in a class- - cocaine, or some other drug. room of 25 students, three may be According to the study, nearly one in 20 high school seniors said drug users. The report parallels a study by they use marijuana daily. About the University of Michigan and one in 35, or 2.8 percent, of 10th was funded by the National Insti- - graders reported daily marijuana tute on Drug Abuse. According use. The strong resurgence of mari- to this report, the increase in drug use continues a trend that began juana use began in the early in the 1991 survey among eighth 1990s. For eighth graders, use graders, and in 1992 among 10th rose to 16 percent in 1995, up from 6 percent in 1991. Mari- and 12th graders. use by 10th graders nearly The proportion of eighth a ers taking any illicit drug at least doubled from a 1992 low of 15 once in the 12 months prior to the percent to 29 percent in the 1995 survey has almost doubled since survey. Why is drug use among teens 1991, from 1 percent to 2 per- drugs! According to a recent fed- eral survey, the drugs used are primarily marijuana but also in- elude others such as cocaine and all-ti- grad-juan- 1 1 climbing again? The finger seems to be pointed everywhere. Some blame it on the President Congress, crime enforcement agencies, and a general lack of drug- fighting efforts. Others say it is because of relaxing of attitudes concerning the dangers of drugs, They feel schools should step up efforts to inform students of the dangers and consequences of drug use. They also believe that par- ents must be more involved and monitor their children closely, Still another theory is that drug use is glamorized by the entertain- ment and communication indus- try. Actors, entertainers, sports personalities and even politicians are reported to use drugs. The exact reason may never be known, but one thing is certain: drugs use is on the rise! Efforts must now be directed to reverse the trend. Effective programs of Angie Hess: Exchange student In August of 1995, 1 went to Mexico to live for a year. I had no idea what to expect when I got there, but I was warmly corned by the people when I rived. I found them to be very cheery and happy people, who definitely liked spicy food. 1 think I am the only person that ever lived in Mexico that didn t like spicy food, but their food was very delicious (not everything is cooked spicy), I lived in Vera Cruz, Vera Cruz, Its located on the Gulf of Mexico, While in Mexico, I visited many Aztec ruins and other states. I spent some of my weekends at dance clubs and at the beach. I went to a private school where . uniforms were required, knowIt was very difficult not Angie Hess ing the language and going to school. But even though there were hardships, I had a wondcr- fill time. I would do it again if I had the chance. Art Interview Wendel (aka Tigger) Application being accepted forManti City Youth Council You may have noticed two The students who are chosen will MHS students sitting at a desk be apart of many projects like the outside of the counselors office one mentioned above. The coun- doing something you would not cil will be working with Kristine think likely. registering 18 year Anderson the County Clerk, and old students for the 96 vote. Janice Cluff the Adult Advisor, Those two students are part of the They are looking forward to an Manti Youth City Council, educational but fun year. Jannetta Cluff the Chairman, and Kylie Franz the Secretary. Partnership Coalition must be re- vitalized. The true and present dangers of drug use must be presented in an effective way to teenagers. Ev- eryone including parents, schools, communities, and government must become involved if we are to curb this ever growing prob- lem. For those of you who don t know who Angela Wendel is, she is the Student Body Activity Agent this year. Angela comes from a family of eight. She origi- - nally lived in California, but moved to Ephraim in the sixth grade. She has always quite vis- ibly participated in school activi- ties. Angela likes to play volley- - ball, sing, and draw, While in high school she has been a member in various orga- nizations such as the Volleyball Team, Show Choir, FHA, Drama Club, Track, and now Student Government She is currently working at the Malt Shop. As Activity Agent Angela is responsible for many things, she docs the schools marquee, makes posters, helps with many various activities, and wants to help the school become even a better place. She commented, I want to help the school STAND The Manti Youth City Council is currently looking at applications taken from students who would like to be involved with it UNITED! Original artwork from Junior Ken Ilansen. |