The Independent-News, Volume 120, Number 3, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 2 June 1994 — Page 4

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THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - JUNE 2, 1994

EDITORIALS

FRIENDSHIPS NEVER END The motto of this year’s graduating class of John Glenn High School is: We met as strangers. We leave as friends. We hope to meet again So our friendship never ends. Every year at this time in our own school and in schools all over the country, seniors say goodbye to their 12, 13 or more years of secondary education. Graduation is a time that is looked forward to with such anticipation, but is also a time when a little sorrow and reflecting takes place among both the young men and women as well as their families. And yes, also to some extent, many of the teachers that have helped guide them along their way in their early life. One thing that will grow in importance for them as the years go by, is the friendships they have made and will remember for the rest of their lives. There is something special about school days that is not duplicated in other phases of one’s life. It might not seem that way at first, but as the years go by the first 18 years of these peoples’ lives will contain much more than they can ever realize now. As the school year ends and the commencement exercises are held, these young people prepare to go out into the world in a variety of different directions. Many will continue on with their education at various institutions. Others will accept their role as adults and enter into the world of adults in one form or another. Finding a job, whatever it be, can be a big and very important part of your life. Some will soon enter into family living of their own while others will just take what comes along as best they can. But in all this, these young people should still remember their friends and classmates. It is important to keep in touch with your friends wherever they may go. They may be one of your most valuable assets, offering support and a network of contacts. They can open doors to adventure, career advancement and a deeper understanding of the basic value of human relationships. It also doesn’t hurt to keep in touch with your school and your teachers. Call or write to that favorite teacher, that coach that meant so much, that sponsor who helped you achieve the goals in your endeavors. Your school should be more than just a building to you, it is a place where the real doors of life were opened for you to come in and take advantage of what a lot of people where offering you ... an education and solid foundation for your later years in life. Believe it or not, teachers do like to know what happens to their students and take pride in their accomplishments in their own way knowing maybe they had a small part of your successes. You have plenty of time ahead of you. You don’t need to jump at the first opportunity that presents itself. What you do in the next few years could be your direct future for the rest of your working life. Make your own decisions as you feel, but you don’t have to be in a great rush to get things done. The material things of life become less important as you grow older and other aspects become much more evident. Fortune still only buys so much and you will find a lot of very precious and important things cannot be purchased at any price. They have a value that you will appreciate more as the years go by. Whatever the future holds for you young people, keep in mind that your friendships of your school days are something that should never be forgotten and something you should make an effort to keep forever. As you move through life, many will relocate and form new friends, they will have opportunities that separate them from these early years, but in your heart and mind, the friendships you have made should never vanish. Remember your motto: “We hope to meet again so our friendship never ends’’. And yes, those school and class reunions down the road will mean a lot to most of you. Take advantage of these situations to extend these longtime friendships. Congratulations graduating senior of 1994 of John Glenn High School and schools over all our fine and free nation.

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VOICE OF THE PEOPLE “Garbage And Utter" Happy spring and summer, the garbage months are again upon us. We mow our ditches and clean the cans and debris from them and lo and behold, the next morning there are more throw-aways in evidence. Don't you drivers and passengers have garbage cans at your house? Os course, what can we expect from young people, who look and dress as if they did their shopping from the local dump. Their manners are bad. Someone has forgotten to tell them that it is ill-mannered to wear

VOL, v W 1 f QKII I |||L |||i Mi * ^ WINNERS! A well deserved tribute to a fine graduating class as we join family and friends to wish you the best. K Special Congratulations To “Our Own” Graduates

SHANNON LEE BOTTORFF

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their caps while dining, or in a public piace. Some of our adults are just as bad. 1 was at a family dinner recently where a father refused to remove his hat while eating, the son did likewise. Example is a good teacher. Too bad some of it is bad. Good manners are always in style. I don’t know about the cooks last week at the Walkerton Area Chamber of Commerce pancake and sausage breakfast. Roy broke two forks while cutting his pancakes. He was informed that was why he had a knife. Remember that there is another breakfast this weekend at Koontz Lake. This one is sponsored by the Lions Club, at the Fire

808 CARMICHAEL LEN JASKE LORRAINE BORTON PENNY PERRY DAVE PALMER KEN HOOVER

Station. Jan Davison, you and your merry group of workers did a great job last Sunday. I even got asked to leave. In reality, the words were "get out!” Don’t forget, the group is still playing cards at Al’s on Tuesdays. Last week I accomplished my goal, I beat both Phil and Doris, with the help of great partners. If you want a fun afternoon, come and join us. The peepers are doing great at the Williams' Fowl Farm. Soon they will be big enough to eat my garden. Be sure and keep plenty of water for the pet and birds. Sincerely, Nedra Williams

RACHEL RENEE SHAFER

ROBERT SLOCUM DON STULTZ JON YAGODA CLYDE RAUSCH VINCE PALMER GREG ZELLERS