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Show wv i pr ;2D DESERET NEWS, Friday, rvTf v ,Yirrii f y,y vyr vry March 21, 196? Guest Editorial - ; ; ' Teens' Wheels j . Go To Drags . SANDRA SCHULZE k Layton Correspondent Textbooks are the most valuable learning aids the stut dent is given. Yet, he is not allowed to "use" them. He )nay practice in them, but he is forbidden to adapt them for that of learnihis purpose ; ng- past ibl education years, a scholar's was recorded in his were lext. His volumes friends with marginal quotations explaining ambiguous statements, recording easily forgotten formulas, and reminding him of Important passages. Today most of northern Utahs secondary schools are operating on the book rental system. This system requires that the student pay a $15 book rental fee along with oilier rental fees at the time of registration. And a student is penalized for marking in his books by the withholding of portions of a possible $3 refund. The rental system is not without its assets. The rental fee is much less than the actual book cost. If students had to buy all of their books they would pay at least twice as much. In addition, teachers are insured that all pupils will have their books at the same time; he will not have to detain study while each student purchases his books. Another attribute of the rental system is that the district now absorbs outdo fed YOUNG IDEAS QUESTION: Should Schools Sell Texts? Debbio Beck, Cyprus "No. Purchased textbooks probably wouldnt be of much use the following school year or after a student graduates." Janyce Cox, View-moYes. Most textbooks contain Information that tan be used in college especially if the books are connected with a student's college major. Pat Cracroft, "Yes. I not only think that the students Highland should be allowed to buy the textbooks they want, but should also be encouraged to buy them for use in college. A students own useful notes and markings are an aid further understanding. Graig Swenson, Bountiful "Our school requires that each person pay fifteen dollars a year to rent books. Students who have virtually no books are paying the same price as those who have the maximum. I think it should be on a more equal basis and students purchasing their own books could help. "Yes, because it would help Marilyn Parker, Kearns students progress further in studies by reviewing the material they have already studied in the book. John Neff, No. The demand for this service wouldn't be Skyline to warrant the extra bookkeeping, manageenough great ment and time It would require. The book rental system now used is adequate to suit needs of the majority of "Yes. Having a set students. Scott Hess, Clearfield rate for renting school books is unfair to many students. Owning his own book makes a student feel free to write additional notes for his own studying purposes. Joanne Bingle, SL Mary's "Definitely yes ! If a student wants to buy a certain book, he must be especially interested in the subject. Evan Love, Layton "Yes, because they can make notations in their own books to help them learn. Not having your own book limits you in that you must keep separate notes that pertain to the book; separate notes are easily lost and often misinterpreted. Glen Park, Granite Yes. Students would then be able to underline Important points and write pertinent comments in the margins without fear of being fined. Shari Hales, East "Yes. If students are interested enough in their educe lion to want to own a certain textbook, then certainly these books should be provided by the school. June Paulson, South Yes, because students would take better care of their own books. Being able to mark important passages in margins is a valuable studying tool." Ken Freshner, Bingham "Yes, because students might want to study one subject more than another, or they might want to pursue that subject as a career. This would also help for better grades and the school would not be losing anything. John Barker, Davis "Yes. The students who feel they could use some textbooks for future reference should be allowed to do so. The plan should definitely be optional. nt Helps To Become A 'Loser7 new high school suddenly getting snug? Gaining weight eating snacks is a standard problem for nost teens. However you can diet when you are at school. It may not be an ideal situation, but it can be done. Your typical menu may consist of good nourishing food but there is always an ample amount of potatoes, soups, rolls and rich desserts. all meats are Generally, smothered in rich sauce or gravy that are tempting for second helping. Now for some "helps to Use in order to WIN the "bat-li- e of the bulge" against these tempting odds: EAT more slowly. Then you are not tempted to take seconds just to be companionable. EAT the meat but push the rich gravy and sauce aside. SKIP the lucious banana cake, candy, pastries. , ') NOT snack. Kibblers get fat I Each potato chip is loaded jwiih calories. Stick to drinks between meals. CUT the size of your usual Savings of food; and, of confse. no second servings. I DRINK skim milk or butter-yiiilIs your wardrobe after-scho- - reLast but not least member that determination does it. Losing weight is not im, overnight accomplishment. ;T)0 extra pounds were added slotyly and must come off the aine way. Will power ig the ;kev. to this losing game. 'If you are on the plump aide, fjoin the losers now. Vou'U'be glad you did. students parents because children could not use an older siblings texts. Also, evidence has been offered which indicates that renting books h'ps to reduce theft. younger system seem to accommodate people other than the student. The reduced cost for books benefits the parents as does the district absorption plan. Insuring instructors that their pupils will be prepared at the same time aids teachers iii their course of planning study. But wouldnt most educators set a date for the commencement of study and let those who did not meet that date worry about it themselves? And wouldn't most teachers lend a "student a book until he has money to h Dear Date-Line- : years old and advice. When one enters college, one must know what courses to choose. Im planning on going to college but I still haven't made up my mind on what I want to be. I've always wanted to be an actress. Blit I hear most actors and actresses say it's a rat business, and you really have to work very hard to get somewhere. I'm not sure if ttiat's my true goal. I don't know how to find my true goal and my college years are getting nearer. Help. Dear Help: No matter what I Be? career you select, you really have to work very hard to get I am 14 need your p right? Dear Historian: Your friend is right. Fords last roadster was the 1937 model, built until 1938. After that, they made convertible coupes. Dear Mike: I am 17 and recently received my driver's license. I dont have any car insurance as yet. What would happen to me or my stepfather if I have an accident? Worried Worried: Assuming your stepfather is legally liable for your actions, be could be sued for whatever damage you cause. Tbe best and easiest insurance is to have your stepfather include you in his present policy. Tim Hess and Rula Waite make clean sweep through Davis High Halls during litter campaign. Dear Mike: Do my brother and I need drivers licenses to drive his new mini-bike- ? Ron No More Litter Dear Ron: Most slates don't require drivers licenses for Historian ' Dear Mike: I am buying my first new car in a few days, is it best to break the engine in by driving slowly at first? I've heard that the recommended practice is to drive 25 m.p.h. for the first 500 miles. then 35 for the next 500, and not more than 50 m.p.h. until 1500. Can you give me any advice on this? Concerned. Dear Concerned: Aour will give complete details. As a rule, most new cars these days are at the factory. A few manufacturers recommend that you keep below 50 for the first 500 miles. As important as this, though, Ls to owner's respect early mr-nu- the manufacturer's intervals. Davis Halls F In I to pick up litter instead of walking around or over it. Eyes focused on possible trash "hang outs" during school hours and found view on garbage central at the day end. The day's litter was By FAWN BARKER Davis Correspondent Davis High students werent surprised when a huge golden garbage can was presented as first prize in their litter campaign. Student body organizations competed an entire week for the trash can. It was a clean, hard fought race," said Don Edwards, student body president, as he presented the Girls Association the large, golden, engraved, rubbish container. Garbage cans were colorfully decorated by all groups, then strategically placed In the halls. Litter became extinct as clubs vied for the most trash. Signs stating, "Contribute to the organization of your choice," encouraged students there measured and recorded by Tim Hess, student body secretary and litter campaign official. k the Girls and By Boys Associations were neck and neck in trash, competing for first place. The campaigns award assembly was held in traditional academy award style. The Association Grils proudly carried off their golden waste container followed by the Association with a Boys smaller one for their "second mid-wee- place. SEARS SCHOOL FOR Vests Are A Must 'What Should By ELE and WALT DULANEY is, without roll-uwindows) was the 1936 model. Who's no different from those who attend local football games. Dear s, Dear Mike: Please settle an argument. I have a friend who thinks he knows a lot about early Fords. He says that Ford built roadsters up to the 1938 models. I say the last genuine Ford roadster (that Dear Likes: Have your boy Invite both you and on a "date. Do mother your it up rich, with a nice luncheon first, corsages, and good seats at the races. Shell soon see that kids at the drags are NO HELP TO STUDENT indispensable to reading it? asks Mortimer J. Adler in an on the subject. exposition "First, it keeps you awake. (And I dont mean conscious; I mean wide awake.) In the second place, reading, if it is active, is thinking, and thinking tends to express itself in words, spoken or written. The marked book is usually the book. Finally, thought-througwriting helps you remember the thoughts you had, or the the author exthoughts pressed. At present, the student can use his rented books four ways: 1) He can take notes on the text on separate paper and make page references, 2) He can mark in the books with pencil and erase his markings at the end of the year. 3) He can mark in his books, refuse to erase contending that his marks will help the next user, and forfeit his refund. 4) He can mark in his books, say he lost them at the end of the year, and pay for them. Text consumption under this system is impractical. When a persons education is at stake he should be consulted. Anything less than a popular vote on such a basic issue is undemocratic. We, as students, should be allowed to buy and use our books, or at least have that option. mini-bike- friend All of the arguments made in favor of the book rental DATELINE somewhere. If you're interested in theater, volunteer to help in every show that's performed within a radius. Walt You just aren't in fashion unless youve started collecting several fancy vests. 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