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Show THE DIXIE SUN PAGE TWO THE DIXIE SUN Editor Wednesday, Jan. 31, 1957 Students Need Better Irene Ott Assistant Editor Gary Snow Hours for Sleep, Rest Kent Hardy, Dean Dutton Business Managers Melvin Harmon j.'. Sports Editor News Editor Eric Eastman Sleepytime Gal, Youre Turning Feature Editor Sally Fredericks Charlene Paxman, Ver Don Brinkerhoff Night Into Day. This tune has Exchange Editors Reporters Charles Harlocker, Boyd Tobler, Bruce Hafen, Norman been heard many times, but it may Fawson, Bill Baker, Mary Coombs. Jeannette Stucki, Virginia Houston. be more true than is realized. Most us students put practice, lescf Schools Are Too Easy, Dixie College School sons, recreation, and just about anything else that comes along before sleep. Our bedtime isnt, or Spirit Needs Reviving Agree Students of doesnt seem to foe important just At the recent central Utah conBy MARILYN ESPLIN as long as we get our lessons done, ference on youth problems held in School spirit is one thing that see the latest show, or maybe keep Provo, high school students from Dixie needs more of. But first, up with the other night life. that area agreed that schools are just what is school spirit. Its the we seem to have all However, too easy, that all you have to do driving force that .brings a team overlooked one thing. Without sufcome to or lets them up ficient victory to pass is come to class every sleep we cant do our or smiling in defeat. Its the ability day. of a studentbody to get behind a enjoy any ofas these things as well we ordinarily could. Most students today are not project and really make it a big or as much n 11 :30 who can feel like By success. getting the proper challenge in been have the up night they How can we at Dixie show more school. Parents wonder why there school before that, especially with all spirit? First, see to it that is so little home work. Why do were to all assemblies and class these 7 oclock meetings that have scheduled lately ? Or who the students of today have so meetings and get what is there been can do any really worthwhile us. .ball When a for at were game, in cars to around ride much time when its past 11, or sitting on the bench studying and attend so many shows? The instead of bored ? thereabouts can we with life, completely Everyone wants to be popular answer is that they just dont support the cheerleaders and give and be in a part of the social life have enough homework to do. encouragement to our team. at Dixie, but we should realhere Dixie here Lets at everyone The facts are that since 1900 ize much we can do and just 'put our best foot forward and not wearhow the number of American school make ourselves out trying to this season really successstudents taking .basic subjects ful by building up our school spirit. keep up with everything. Better be a good member of one club, such as science and mathematics a member of courses has dropped over 30 per Women's Athletic Council than three or four. cent. More than half the U. S. We should try to remember, too, schools offer no high physics, a Plan that everything looks brighter Trophies, Awards with a little sleep behind us. Probquarter offer neither physics nor are more easily solved, and The womens intermural coun- lems chemistry, and 23 per cent offer is a decrease in cases of the there not even geometry. The number of cil has announced that it will blues. three award to honor the cups students taking a foreign language course has dropped even more girls who participate most in the , ,.T. State danc-whe- Orchids and Onions contest that' the Southern tomorrow. womens intermural program that has recently been organized. The winners will be chosen on a point basis following this chart: 5 points Referee Score Keeper 3 points 1 point Time Keeper 5 points Umpire 1 point Base Umpire 3 points Captains 1 point Players This will not only continue throughout basketball season, .but also through baseball, volleyball, badminton, swimming, and tennis. The womens physical education department has also announced that a beautiful trophy will .be given to the outstanding athlete of the year on honor day. The award will be based on the point system. Mrs. Juanita Rogers has announced that there is to be a Rebelette service award to the star Rebelette which will be given this spring 'in a banquet honoring the Rebelettes. The service award is to be judged .by the extra effort put forth by the girl to help their organization. Tire star Rebelette award is to be given to the girl who is outstanding in march ing and dancing. Their awards are to be purchased and presented Many high school students will not go on to college. They will gain very little education after they graduate. Now is the time to prepare for the future. There must foe a change in our educational system. Dont expect to get your share of worldy goods foy merely holding out your hand for it. Tip to motorists: Limit your speed not your chances to live. by Mrs. Juanita Rogers. For Quality Hi Si long ingt fnei in e Quii pioe who is holding. Le Grande Fawcett; he is a live cowboy. real age "o Jolb ONIONS TO People who burn the schoo lawns. All who boo and show poor sportsmanship in school avtivities All the whoy who go to on weekend trips. eTeachers who give mid-terKa-a-na- then lene chile mus are wee! b trici Tip m tune xams. 4.15 People who made noise in studi hall. cent bnn vice prov Oi Remember Her At VALENTINE of e. Han econ bers With Candy and Valentines very cone you From ss drastically. Professor Arthur Bestor of the University of Illinois says, The real purpose of school is to teach youngsters how to use their minds effectively . . . (but) . . . what the professional educaters are really doing is pushing the fundamentals aside in favor of other things. Our schools may foe compared unfavorably with those in Europe where all students may advance according to their ability and the amount of effort they put forth. It is easily seen that the retarded or slow student needs help, but this help shouldnt be given at the expense of the superior student. If these students dont have the proper challenge, they will not make efficient leaders for Kt ORCHIDS TO The Rebelettes for their gocd showing at the B.Y.U. Cleo Connell who has been see in the library studying the past three days. All students who supported the Rebels and Flyers in their games last week end. All who have entered the poetrj strai nold FENTONS p. rr ficti or r PHARMACY TRI-STA- OFFICE TE give 4:15 E 4 30 have vers, on t W ord I i and Portraits and rial MUSIC SUPPLY Photo Supplies ealer pleas your Records ODEGARD'S PHOTO SHOP 520. Tb Sheet Music Note Books -- favo ARE WELCOME YOU and our prog after menl Sportsmen's McArthur Headquarters Althea S. Nelson, Mgr. Wilson Athletic Goods. Everything You Need for Your Gym Class. PICKETT'S and orde of w light JEWELERS McC poeti 41 N. 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