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'f ' pf., ,.: , M. The winter of '77 will long be remembered as one of the most severe in history. On January 16, the mercury dropped to a bone-chilling 19 degrees below zero in Chicago, which made it the coldest day of the century. The below-freezing temperatures spanned a record- breaking 42-'day period before the thaw. Hundreds of millions of cubic feet of gas had to be burned during the cold spell, severely depleting the reserves in underground storage wells. Steel mills, large businesses, and schools were shut down in an attempt to alleviate the dwindling fuel supply and to make it last throughout the winter. Perhaps the worst hit city in the country was Buffalo, New York, where 160 inches of snow paralyzed the metropolis. Fortunately, New Trier was not especially hard hit, though thermostats were lowered several degrees. Aside from the irreparable damage done to the Florida citrus groves, a unified and sacrificing nation finally managed to pull through the brutal winter. Unfortunately though, our easily depletable fuel supply is still being consumed at an alarming rate. Perhaps Americans would think seriously before breathing a sigh of relief and turning their thermostats back up. After all, what will happen next winter? I 4
f , f ,. fl! When Old Patriotic Pa turns down the thermostat, waking up on third floor becomes a traumatic experience. One is reluctant to leave the toasty warmth of the bed, after viewing the frost gradually stretching its icy fingers across the pane. The prospect of slipping back into a sound slumber seems much more appealing than throwing back the covers. This harrowing process, however, is an obligation that all students must finally meet. Enough of hearing the rousing cries from downstairs! The student is now forced to shake off the last remnants of sleep and make preparations for the big move from bed to icy floor. A shudder violently racks the body as articles of clothing are unconsciously slipped on. A blind grasp for scattered papers left unfinished the night before, and then, a careless stashing into a worn-out knapsack . . . hurried motions of washing, and finally, a toothbrush whisked over chilled enamel. Prepared for the descent, knapsack in hand, the student is ready to face all adversities. Unaware of the other beings in the kitchen, the student begins the arduous task of obtaining a morsel of food for mere survival. Whether it be a cold chunk of oatmeal, a piece of burnt toast or a slurp of orange juice that is eventually gulped down, breakfast goes unnoticed. Nor is it of any concern as long as it serves the purpose. Donning extra layers to face the winter's knife jabs of cold, the student silently departs from the domain, pessimistically viewing the school day ahead. Far left: Bundled up in down, Jerry Ostergaard takes the defensive against the cruel winter of '77. Left: Winter's blanket of whiteness envelops a lonely traveler. fWippma11, Ostergaardj rf' A, - - ' irfziliazzrnnw, ,.,wMw,,,Wew W b f ww- -'M-54.1 - t . -V - - - . N... vm... -.,--,
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