Blake School - Reflections / Call O Pan Yearbook (Hopkins, MN)

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IN THE GAME OF LIFE . . . To start, spin the wheel. High number star ts first. Others take turns going clockwise. The banker gives each player a car with a pink or blue peg in it. Begin moving your car the number of spaces indicated Decide if you wish to take the shorter route to business, or whether you wish to take the University route and follow the longer way around. II you land on a yellow space, a reward or penalty is awarded. When you land in a white option space, you may choose to take advantage of this opportunity there or let it go. Each time you land in 01 pass a red pay day you will always collect the specified amount of your chosen profession .. Little thought and less courage are required to play the board game of LIFE. The winner gams a temporary sense of satisfaction: the loser walks away only mildly discouraged. In the real game of life, the stakes are higher and participation requires more than the spinning of a wheel. Sports practices, organizational meetings, and homework extend school life beyond the confines of the classroom. The sense of achievement gained from involvement in school activities is lasting and the commitment directs students in developing their own game strategies Minds are often boggled by complicated rules and inevitably many players may run themselves ragged before the contest ends. Careers are created through active participation in this never-ending game. The risk is yours to take. — 2 —