Bloomington High School South, The Gothic, 1998, Page 50

Description:	barenecessitiesby Sofie Connerstudents bring many items with them to make it through the dayveryday at school one faces sixr~ hours of notes, tests andassignments. The stress level ishigh among the exhausted students. It isdifficult to stay awake duringmonotonous classes. One must dependupon certain essentials to help themsurvive the school day.For girls especially,personal hygiene itemswere among thosemost crucial for gettingthrough school.I bring my toothbrush with me toschool and brush myteeth when I get there,because I never havetime to do it at home,junior Alexis Culversaid.One of the most popular personalhygiene products was a trusty tub ofCarmex.I have to have Carmex with me; itkeeps my lips from getting cracked andit gives me something to chew on duringclass, junior Laura Cobb said.Other students found that chewinggum alleviated boredom during class.I go through three or four pieces ofgum a day because after a while onepiece starts to lose its flavor, and I need66 If I dont havecoffee in the morningIm just not normal; Iwont make it throughthe day.99-senior Sabra Halsteada new one, junior Kevin Chapin said.Chocolate was also a remedy formany students blah days at school.(Eating) chocolate is a good way toget through class. The sugar gives youenergy and it tastes so good, too,sophomore Gretchen Smith said.Those students whonever seemed to getenough sleep relied oncoffee to stay awake atschool.If I dont havecoffee in the morning,Im just not normal; Iwont make it throughthe day, senior SabraHalstead said.Lunchtime was anecessity for moststudents because itgave them a chance to take a break andfill empty stomachs.I have to go to McDonalds or NobleRomans for lunch, or else Ill be starvedby the end of the day, freshman TrentWaltz said.By the end of most days students feltas if they had just fought a battle withanxiety from their various classes.Students used everything from Carmexto coffee just to survive the often hecticdays at school.Kelsy Benckart©enior Brian Fullerton fallsasleep during his fifthperiod French class.Sleeping was a way students madeit through the day.*HIS • IS #ONLY#ATTESTi1. Mr. David Blair,science, must have one ofthese to make it throughthe day:A a cup of coffeeB. a watchC. a fresh piece of chalkD. a comb2. You stayed up late lastnight and you desperatelyneed something to keepyou awake. What curesyour fatigue?A. a candy barB. exerciseC. coffeeD. all of the above3. Mr. Dennis Abrams,social studies, enjoyswhat part of the daymost?A waking up in the morningB. his prep periodC. lunchtimeD. teaching world geography tohis freshman students4. What essentials can befound in your backpack?A. gum and candyB. CarmexC. paper and pencilD. all of the above5. How do you make sureyour assignments areorganized?A. keep a daily plannerB. keep all of your assignmentsin your pocketsC. keep folders for each subjectand organize yourassignments accordinglyD. all of the above6. What necessary items areallowed to be used for theSAT?A. a pencil and a calculatorB. a pencil onlyIV9 D£ ^BA ^BUI sjsaisub Qf% ax -sjaMSUV50 academicsspread design by jason geringer
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