Slatington High School - Reflections Yearbook (Slatington, PA)

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When our staff was confronted with the ques- tion, What do young people do with their free time, we found it very confusing to sort out the many responses. It was difficult because many were reluctant to tell us what they do. Nothing is ever planned seems to be the most popular position. Sometimes you get left out because you weren't around. The telephone seems to be the comm on I ink in the chain of organization.. and if you can't get in touch with people, you will end up sitting at home with the FAMILY playing scrabble or something equally as exciting! If you are lucky and you succeed in getting something going, you decide to meet somewhere; that some- where is called 'Main Street. Actually, we drive around about a hunert times beeping at every- one that goes past, yelling out the windows, and occasionally throwing water balloons at those hanging out on the sidewalks. Many students feel that there is really nothing to do with their leisure time. Students opinions varied on the things they do. One student replied, I don't care what I do or where I go as long as I get away from the house. As one student puts it, I have no time at aII in the world to do abso- lutely everything. 4

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DON MARQUIS

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When one student tried to get a date, he found it very hard to find a girl that wasn't married. He said it was dis- gusting because then he would have to go out with the guys. Going out with the guys usually means getting booze, filling the gas tank, and doing whatever feels good. The evening usually ends up with good food, good spirits, and good times. Winter activities highlighted our year since snow and ice were abun- dant. The following section describes our leisure time. Leisures Divider 5