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Show V V V V. i BOOK BAMWVG, LUKE UK UUmKOL? KENS EXPOUND ( By The Review's High School Correspondents The movement m literature and practically all forms of communications has been toward freedom. 'Long banned books even dating a century or two back emerge from dusty corners to have their circulation challenged .by the forbidders, and often loosened by the courts. do Salt Lake teenagers feel about it all? The How Review asked some probing questions this week and found a majority felt prohibitions were far less effective than robust intellectual and moral habits. If you censor a book, you may be censoring good literature, points out Holly Sorensen, Highland High ' f No books should be censored, it should be left up to the individual. A person should be mature enough to choose for himself," states Marian Thomas, Hillcrest lghI senior. would probably read a book, just because it was There shouldn't be any censorship," says censored. M'ry Hartman, Hillcrest High senior. I just read a good dirty book," states Lestlie Johnson, Murray High senior. "The more they censor Che more I want to see It." T would read a book out of curiosity lust to see why Davie, Murray Higa junior. I think some things should be censored. On the whole think it is necessary. Your minds determine ' I don what you want to read or see," said Coleen Cassaday, Murray High senior. 1 wouldnt read a censored book. I don't lave much reading time. And those books which are censored f IU wv vy-- vsv'u VA.U ill vt . .. f .'I'..'.'. . 3 A w.xldnt be Vorth reading anyway, remarks Kathy Nielson, Hillcrest High senior. As states a Skyline High senior; Mokey Gertino, "A person with an open mind and alert intellect, should be able to read a book without losing all control of his facilities. Docks without sexthatdealwithnormal human (Continued on page 10) Toggeries For Teens svj. - . V;. , V.W.VSSVR-.- 4'. ; . . .s .V , .VJ.N . . . ri1 v. AKWW IVm .'.'.w.A.'i wl 1 ' sophomore. Censorship isnt necessary. I think a society like ours should take the responsibility of censoring their own thoughts," states Lu Ann Whitlock, a Murray High Let people do what they want and School senior. censorship has nothing to do with controlling peoples thoughts." As a Highland English teacher points out: "I dont think books should be censored, because students would go behind a garage and read it anyway. Nothing makes a book more appeaUing than to censor it. If a book is good enough to be published it shouldnt be censored or banned," explains a Cyprus High English teacher, John Shewell. The power of censorship depends almost exclusively on the prudence, the discretion and the liberality of those who are branding a book as "Obscene" or "immoral". The Utah law defines obscene to mean: "whether to die average adult person, applying contemporary community standards, the continent theme of die material or the conduct taken as a whole appeals tothepurient interest." Often times an pitire book is stamped "unfit to read" because of a few isolated erotic passages. As stated by Utah Attorney General Phil Hansem "the U. S. Supreme court seemed to indicate that the material cannot be judged on the basis of isolated erotic passages, but it must be judged as a whole." Does censoring or banning a book provide a guarantee that an adolescent or any adult wont read the book? As states Clarence Hepworth, Cyprus math teacher, "The public should be the best censor because no one has the legal right to arbitarily censor a book." Mst bocks are banned or censored because they dont agree with someones viewpoint," said Balerie Stayer, an 18 year old Granite High senior. Also in agreement with Miss Stayer Is Linda Terry, a 17 year old senior from Granite ILgh: "I would read the book just out of curiosity because I would want to know exactly why the book was banned. However cm the other hand. "Sometimes it depends on the book. If it were a book of bad reputation, I wouldnt read it, but if it were an informative bock which was controversial I would ask about it and find out what kind of book it was," aptly asserts Patty Dunn, Granite High senior. "It doesnt motivate me to see a dirty movie or read a dirty book. However, some really tod things should ," states Dainis be kept entirely away from U was banned. teen-agers- Dear Editor: "I wish I could look chic like some of my friends, but I dont know what fashion is in and what is out." Tht letter obviously was written by a frantic teen-ag- er who needed my advice. "What could I do?" I wondered. I couldnt consult my editor. After, all, what does he know about teen fashions... hes a stuffy 34. So finaHy I decided to ask my . teen-ag- e friends Suzette and Peter. How does a fashionable teen girl look?" I asked. "Well, she has long chic hair that is soft and simple and worn down to the shoulders during the daytime," piped Peter. "I dislike cropped hair-d- os because it makes a girl look too much like a of bad Peter. field, asserted Fdshion to me is seeing a teen-agirl at waist school wearing a denim with a or a knee-leng- th granny dress with a let-- of -- mutton sleeve and a low bow belt." "And you cant beat the crisp tailored look! I really think a tailored shirt with a matching shoulder bag and a straight skirt is the crashing-es- t. e, Also a real zizzy style is a ship-shashift with a double band .of white trim-m'a mock-midcollar." "What do you like to see your date in when you take her to a game?" I questioned. "I .like to see her in a sleeveless wool sweater which is knii with wide ribs and gently cut below the waist, and a matching plaid cape and slacks." "Can I put my two cents in," timidly asked Suzette, who is very conscious of fashions." Youre always hearing about the best dressed teen-age- r, but have you ever wondered what the worst dressed lad looks like?" . . " Peter and 1 gasped, but Suzette continued: ''The .title of the worst dressed fellow is as much a part of his personality as his two-toswede shoes and his tartan socks. And you can always tell its him at a basketball game or at .school by his swedefront cardigan, two-tostripes down the front and alpaca knit sleeves. "Oh, and his wide stretch belt he wears with his green continental slacks and his Aloha sport shirt hed probably forgotten to buy one if he hadnt stopped for a sandwich at Woolworths. . Oh, will you excuse me, interrupted Peter, the Town and Country has a new shipment of clothes in and I want to check their new line." And before I could say a word he was off like the wind. "That reminds me," asserted Suzette, "I have to attend a fashion show." Thats what I mean about my two teen-afriends being very fashion conscious, and these sessions with them do me so much good. slip-shap- ng pe dy Beatle." "I dont understand girls who feel fashion has to be ugly, crazy or ridiculous this exaggeration ne ne To The Editor i left ge Teen Letters v way out in low-slu- ng .... Dear Readers: taste is - ge , X It is so easy to go about our dally living and take some of the finest people for granted. What brings The other day I had the privilege and I. this up? should underline privilege, of discussing a teen-a- ge problem with a Salt Lake City School District Director of Pupil Personnel, Mr. Marvin Pugh. ' Meeting with Mr. Pugh made me realize once again, the many truly fine ana understanding school trators. Here was a skillful scholar, so knowledgeable in the needs of students and parents and at the same time protecting the best interests of the citizenry at large (the school board is included here). We are indeed fortunate to have a citizen of this calibre looking after the educational interests of all. Rita J, Decker Review Teen Editor 0 (imdii'J n TiiO lYfarf Dear Editor: eLetterd to the Editor' must'0 'i ', j f" , j am a minority group member attending erne of the I have access to the schools citys high schools. While activities as a whole 1 am also made aware that 1 am different and dont quite belong. This means that it is to invent our own activities. tp to me and my few friends I feel that your teen-a- ge page should include all groups of high school students and not just those in die in group." In this way not only can students learn what each other is doing but also, perhaps gain a greater understanding of persons outside their own circle of friends. 1 XD. include the writer's name and address. Names will be withheld from publication if specified. Letters should be kept at a minimum of 500 words. Address yourletters to: Rocky Mountain Review, TeenLetters to Editor Box 15328, Salt Lake City, Utah. WONDERING how to look chic on your next Coke date? Skyline High juniors Ra Holladay and Janet Taylor know how to dress casually for a coke date but still having the zany look of good fashion. TUN PERSONALITY family. "The Rainmaker High auditorium. H. at the Granger V Japanese Student Finds Dear Editor: It finally happened. at Someone is taking a positive and realizing that they are not only teen-age- rs but young adults that have a place in our society and newspapers. And your papei; has made a view teen-age- More Outspoken, Mature ge ,, a t ' ' R.J. Wilson RAMS SET DANCE .j "Because of the strong par- ent discipline there ,is very little juvenile delinquency in Japan,aptly states Shigeko Serizawa, a 19 year dd senior exchange student from Tokyo, Japan. "American teens have more activities and arent afraid to do what they want. Whereas, Japanese teens are more disciplined and treated as child iJA ren and are afraid to do things," she continues. And about the difference between J ipanese and American teens - Since Miss Serizawa had mostly girl friends, she cant say what Japanese teen-age- rs are like in general. "However, I have found A teen-age- rs more merican and mature outspoken frpik, .than Japanese teens," she TEEN CALENDAR 1 ' viji $ fc. Murray High School Basketball: Murray High plays Hillcrest: Hillcrest P.M.: Junior Varsity 6:15 P.M. Gym.; Varsity-Jan. 28 Basketball; Bingham High plays Murray High: . Bingham Gym; Varsity 8 P.: Junior Varsity Jan. ' ' I I Jan. fJfiv 29 Wiesfling: Murray Gym; Jan. 27 Wrestling; Murray High I I ! 21 6:15 P.M. $ Jan. 20' jfr. or are you SW Doing the F rug in double time are identical twins, sophomores Pamela Alice Williams and Patricia Ann Williams who are getting in shape for the Highland High dance. ARE YOU ONE "The Prairie Prance Dance or if you prefer "The Cactus Kick Dance Us rs news coverage. splendid contribution to teen-aI completely enjoyed reading the Rocky Mountain Reviews first teen-ag- e page.' It was alive and full of stimulation for both the young and the little older minds. I will be looking fgjward to seeing more of ' this same material. will end the se m ester fpr the Ram Landers Saturday night. The dance is sponsored by the and the NDCC. However, this is not a girls stay dance or the Military Ball. Fred Rockwood is the dance committee chairman. Promptly at 8:30 a.m. casually dressed students: Sue Davis and her partner Ed Midgley wiU stroll from the Highland halls into a ruff and tumble frontier town of yester-Hi-D- ebs years. Dave Seeley, Carol Cleveland. Mark Miller and Marsha two? Gallensen will be fruggin past Fort Apache to the music a: Dick Shingletons Combo. Steve (wolf) Holbrook will escort his lady -- fair Deb Hopkins into the cafeteria saloon, where they will be joined by Raynee Chidester and Dwight Johnson for refreshments punch and cookies. Playing among the tombstones of "Boot Hill" in the balconv will be Roger Sharp, Julie Ahderipn, Ronnie Branca, Sherri Wickers, Randy Turner and Cynthia Jones who will recall memories of the past as test week draws to acioi,'. ", at : Murray High meets Hillcrest High; 3:30 P.M. Murray High meets Bingham High; Gym.; 3:30 P.M. Jordan High School Wrestling; Jordan High School meets Bingham High; Bingham High Gym.; 3:30 P.M. Basketball: Bingham High plays Jordan High; ,Jan. 21 Jordan High Gym.; Varsity 8 P.M.: Junior Varsity ' 6:15 p.m. The United Fund Drive Jan. 24-- 28 Basketball: Tooele High plays Jordan High; Jim. 28 Jordan High Gym. Varsity 8 p.m.; Junior Varsity 6:15 P.M. Jim. 20 Jan. 21 Jan. 24 Jan. 25 Jan. 27 Jim. 28 Cyprus High School Swimrting; Granite High meets Cyprus High; Cyprus Gym.; 3 P.M. Wrestling: Granite High meets Cypurs High; Cyprus Qrm.; 3 P.M. Basketball The Magicians pro game. Swimming: Ctyprus High meets East High; East High Gym; 3 P.SIT PTA Founders uay program 7:30 P.M. Sophomorebasketball; Cyprus High meets Granite High; Granite High Gym.; 3 P.M. Basketball; Cyprus high meets Granite: Granite High Gym.; Varsity 8 p.m.; Junior Varsity 6:30 P.M. Wrestling: Cyprus High meetsSkyline High; Skyline High Gym.; 3 P.M. Hillcrest High School Jan. 27 Wrestling: Judge Memorial plays HUlcrest High; Hillcrest High Gym.; 3:30 P.M. Basketball: Hillcrest High plays Judge Memorial Jan. 28 Judge Memorial Gym, Varsity 8 P.M.; Jjnior Varsity 6 p.m. THE CURRIES portrayed by Hans Larsen, J.m Currie; Wayne Durrant, Noah Currie and Mike Bringhurst, H. C, Currie; Almost clash with fists when The Rainmaker disturbs their thing I noticed." iss Serizawa is supported Although Miss Serizawa is by her parents while going from Japan, she thinks of Salt to high school at Highland Lake City as her second home. High rather than an organiza'It is much more beautition such as the American ful and much more greener. Field Service: And how did she get here? About three years ago, Miss Serizawa s father, who is a dentist, became good friends with one Of his patients. Her fathers patient, a wealthy couple with a credit card to the international jet set, asked her about Japan. And before long through correspondence. Miss Serizawa expressed a desire to come to America. The Powers replied that theyd try to find a guardian, since they were away from home a great deal. Dr. and Mrs. Silvio Fassio, 2674 Skyline Dr., immediately accepted her as a guest and signed a document of support. SHIGEKO SERIZAWA: Amer "I just could not believe it. lean teens are frank, outI could not believe that they spoken and more mature. were willing to lave me in I like the United States betheir home, she said. cause I like Salt Lake City. But this was just the beMiss Serizawa went to a ginning. She had graduated private girls school in Tokyo from her high school and was which consisted of elemto enter coUege. But when she entary, junior high, senior explained that she wanted to high and college combined. Am.-rica-n study in America before goUnlike high ing to college, the school ada students classes schools, ministration understood. are planned with little conAfterward, Miss Serizawa sideration to her interests. had to pass an exam at the Everyone takes the same foreign ministry, check her courses. The only choices a high school subjects and apply student has are art, music or for a visa and a passport. handicrafts. Soon after she had arrived When comparing America on J one 7, Miss Serizawa beto Japan, Miss Serizawa found a very concentrated the treatment of women difgan course in English at Hillside ferent. Jjnior High, as she couldnt "Here the women are equal speak, read or write English to men," she stated. "Howat all. At the beginning of ever In Japan the women stay the school year, she still had behind the men. Bat since the a bit of a problem, when in youth are becoming more class or speaking to friends. this tradition is "I love the United States. rapidly disappearing. America is most organized, Back in her old school. democratic coimtiy in the Miss Serizawa was the stuworld," she states. "You have dent body secretary and the many opportunities to do what senior class president. Her you want. If you want to work, skill in swimm'ng got her you can find the job you want. into the swimming too. Sue And If you want to study you is also interested in volley -can find many opportunities ball and ping pong and wishes to study. Tliis is the first to join the folk music club. said. Rainmaker Comedy Set , a ro"The Rainmaker, mantic three hour comedy, written by N. Richard Nesh will be presented at Granger High Friday, January 28 and Saturday January 29 in the Granger High auditorium. Tickets are selling for $1 and students 75 cents. The scene takes place in a town in a time of draught. The story is centered around a small farming family, the Curries, who are concerned with external and internal conflict. A liar con man causes excitement among the towns inhabitants as he masquerades as a rainmaker. Playing the part of the rainmaker is Bob mia-weste- rn Moffett. ..The object of Starbucks affections is Becky Davidson. Hans Larsen and Waynn Dur- rant portray Lizzie Curries brothers. H. C. Currie, the father, will be characterized by Mike Bringhurst. Jarry Jones will play Sheriff Thopias and Dave Parkinson will play File. begins Jan. 28-- 29 Granger Boys Beat? Well.. Not Really are a common Beatniks thing at Granger High School, or at least that is what it seems at a first glance. Thats because the Association is Teen Boys spon- soring a Beard Growing Contest which began January 6. The contest will come to a close on February U with the best aU around beard winner receiving a pair of sandals. The second prize winner will receive a $5 gift certificate from a Granger mens store. Aztec cologne will be offered to the third place win- ner. And for those feHows without a beard a drawing will be held for a shoe shine kit and several gallons of gas. Gordon McCabe, Boys Teen Association president, estimates that over 100 guys have entered the contest. 1 "WELL LOOK AT that, and its all mine," state Granger senior boys Randy Wright, Terry Northrup and Richard Larson. And who said that these teens couldnt grow a mans sized beard for the Granger Boys Teen Association Beard. Growing contest. High |