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*4M09MN9lVMiM^■^■m^& TeaThe most often heard complaint of thedating trends at South, according to Gothicinterviews, was that nobody dates around.When you go out with a boy, he either nevertakes you out again; or you become serious.Theres no in-between. It would be good ifkids dated more tb^tf >n, bu^ttieyjust dont. ^k w^While one sophomore said that datingone person seriously is a good practical wayof seeing what marriage might be like,another student feels dating the same person over a long period of time is a sign ofinstability. I guess its fine, but theyreprobably insecure, she said.Senior Lisa Jacobs noted several disadvantages of dating just one person. Yourenot exposed to many different people andpersonality traits. You need to be around amixture of peopledOne freshman noted that high school students are too young to^Han extended period seriocfely: illusioned. They think theyilHone week and change completHMAnother freshman disagreed: I say tthe parents involved are all happy HHtwo kids are happy, then I dont seething wrong at all.Ideas as to what a fun date would include1varied. My idea of a fun date would be onethat is totally unplanned, although I know alot of people would disagree, Jacobs said.A freshman boy said, A date that is not astereotyped date like going to the moviesand out to dinner is my idea of fun. Justbeing with the person, going places likeany- n0- lude^wirstmaybe a park for a picnic or playing tennisor racquetball.In contrast, another freshman said, Ilike going to a movie, going out for pizza,listening to records, and just talking. Asophomoj^i^i^l^un-filled date wouldinclude x>y ply* me up at myhouse, tell me where were going ahead ofo wear, and getperson.Men datewould be when the car breaks down, the girlm what toV Another■s whenKeone thatyou really cant stand! Wher share of theBntional that the^object if the girl^probably make asBRieythan I do, Feaster^^agreed: Girls that offerHray are very smart. Im for it,Prit depends on how much moneyiave with me at the time. If she offers—^rshe insists—yes.ne freshman boy decided that on thedate it is definitely inappropriate forthe girl to offer to pay. I think that on thefirst date it is no good. It turns me off. But iftheyve been going out for a long time, itdoesnt matter. From a girls viewpoint, afreshman said, If a boy asks you out fordinner, a movie, or anything else, its hisinvitation to you and his job to pay.BOTTOM: South teacher Bill Sturbaumand his date—wife Helen—enjoy anight on the town partaking in one ofAmericas favorite pastimes—pizza.12 Opening |
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Bloomington High School South |
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