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Show Just The Facts, Maam Its Out of Season by Carol Allred This legend is true. Only the smell has been changed to protect the chemistry students. This is the school robm. My name is Young. I dont know why they named me that unless it's because I was born that way. It was 12:00. I knew it was 12:00 because live minutes ago the children trailed out Irom Mr. Webbs room. Mr. Webb says he lets them out ten minutes early. The students know its only five minutes early. At 12:05 it happened. She was sneaking away from the building unnoticed by the crowd. I noticed her. She stopped sneaking. I crossed the room quickly and threw up the window. I dont know why, I had eggs for breakfast. I examined her closely. She held out her tongue and said ah. I told hei she was doing fine and charged her five dollars. She told me I was a good cop. She didnt know I .had noticed the rope in her hand. The rope was tied to a boy dragging be- hind her. He was bound cfnd tied. The rope was around his neck. Fresh rope. His face was purple, tongue hanging out, and he was gasping for breath. His name was Mike Sill. I left him gasping. I wanted to talk to her. Maam, just wanta ask a few questions. Your name Sadie, Shall We Go Deer-Hunti- ng Dear??? When all the boys start dressing in red sweaters and hats and then you dont see them at school for a week (good excuse for being absent) you almost know its deer hunting season. It appears thats been the situation around here lately. The male population has all been deer hunting while all the girls have been ;ars, especially Is who seem to at LaMar Higbee. didnt need a gun on trip because there is and op Tommy Boo! Why didnt you jump? That was supposed to scare you. Oh well, I guess I dont know how to scare anymore. Im just an innocent little ghost. I really dont like to scare people but I have to, because the social pressure is so great. If I dont go haunting then the other ghosts and witches will kick me out of Ghost House. Then where will I be? So you see my problem? Ive just got to scare you. Guess Ill go up and visiit the haunted house so I can get practiced up. I hate to go to haunted houses, though. They make me nervous. You know, I almost got banned from haunted houses, cause I oiled' the creaks. They tell me creaks are important, but I dont see why. I think they are very aggravating. I was practicing in a haunted house for Halloween once, and I got scared to death. Ghosts arent supposed to get scared but how did I know that Loni Hacking was going to ' jump out at me from behind a post? Some people dont , even Carnival Creates lampusir1motion Stutz was disappointed his leg wasnt strong enough to go withouf crutches, but that didnt stop hi tailing it to the hill other hunting enthusi When asked her deer or dear huntinf be-caO- k Ashton said she didr kind because both ing, for they alw they know youre' Among those wi cheat fair. Oh dear! I cant practice my "scaring tonight. I forgot my chains again. Im always doing things like that. I forgot them last Halloween, but Pinky Judd saved ray neck. He happened to have an extra pair on him. I dont know what he was doing with chains at the spook house, but I guess Pinky doesnt need a reason. After all, it was Halloween night. I wonder if Carolyn Barlow took that into con- victorious11 with a five Dawson with hope everyone hunting had as :teus; ( SO THEY SO THEY SAY..' It could be saic and Fred Ws of frier Maam? sideration? Oh well. I should really be a professional at this frightening people cause business, my father Dick if , w Yes Sir. Sadie Hawkins, Sir. What are you doing with this till boy in your possession, Maam? Thats my personal matter, r ':ii Sir. ' Maam, I just wanta get a few facts. Its just the facts I want. Just for the record, Ma am. Well, I was just getting lined up 1 or Sadie Hawns day, Sir. You know, just getting my man. Just getting lined up. Is that what youre trying to tell me? dance, Sir. Just as I suspected, Maam. Getting your man early for the Sadie Hawkins dance. Im booking you for No. 408, Maam. But what is No. 408, Sir? Out of season, Maam. Sadie Hawkins isnt until next month, Maam. Wp Dancitig aStKy fhiisfp fw . Just getting your man early for the Sadie Hawkins dance? Is that what you mean, Maam? "Thats it, Sir. Just getting my man early for the Sadie Hawkins dftei Have you observed Kay Corn-aby- s absence lately, boys? Look for Gerrie Brown and youre sure to find him. They say that the girls are taking over the boys clothing again. There are quite a few wearing narrow suede belts and white bucks have attracted many of the junior girls. Shanna and Carolyn have taken a liking to the tailored shirts. Better watch out, boys! To top it all, Mr. Mercer was seen cornering the journalism class in the Herald Printing shop while policemen decorated their cars with parking tickets. Breeding juvenile delinquency? long-sleeve- d f 4 yrown ,mic "Ul in choice high- - 250A. Ing a solo at Mr McConkie Leishman keep their hidden, talents still hidden. Those whq didnt visit the fortune teller missed something enher good, or bad, depending upon yourself), because she Was reported to have made very truthful statements! As always, one of the major attractions was the refreshment stand where hot dogs, soda pop, and ice cream were sold. Speaking of food, a contest took place between those holding the highest number of points gained from the concessions. Lars Eggertson came out victorious winning a large cake. pie-eatin- g cleaned out his pockets me to a private school tosending learn just the right technique. I didnt have the heart to tell him I flunked, or he would have lost his head for sure. Then he would have been in an awful fix for trying to barge in on the Headless Horror Association without being initiated properly. Oh, look at the time! Its ten oclock. Way past my bedtime. Shame on this Yld Cat editor for keeping me up so late. Ill never grow up to be a big strong ghost, if I keep breaking training. Im going to warn you, in all fairness, you better watch out on October 31st cause I might be hiding around the corner ready to scare you. And you better jump, too! Several small pies were awarded for othe holders of high points. Lets say congratulations to the yearbook staff for a successful carnival full of laughs, fun and good entertainment, and thanks to the students who in return gave their time, energy, and money! |