Opinions
May 25, 2010
Another trip to San Francisco? Or Not? Carley Higgins Co-Featainment Editor It’s almost here. That single most looked-forward-to event in a highschooler ’s career: graduation. And with it comes all the activities that are annually provided for the senior class’ entertainment. One activity is Sober Grad Night. This optional congratulatory trip, planned by a few mothers of our senior students, is a perfect way to celebrate the ending of our high school years in a safe, sober fashion. This year’s Sober Grad Night is following in previous years’ footsteps. We are continuing the tradition of the cruise around San Francisco Bay. This custom has been highly successful over its years at Woodcreek and has been deemed a fun way to end our years as high school students. However, despite the tried and true method of proving that this is the best option through the testimonies of alumni, there are still many seniors who didn’t sign up for the cruise. For those who continue to be skeptics, allow me to prove to you why you are wrong. First, may I address the “sober�
issue. I realize that quite a few of my fellow classmates are not the hugest advocates of celebrating special events in a sober manner. They seem to be under the impression that alcohol or illegal substances will ensure them a better time. Personally I have never seen the appeal of taking substances that turn you into an absolute fool and tamper with your memory. I would rather actually remember one of the most important nights of my life. So if that is the only reason preventing you from attending this year’s Sober Grad Night, then that’s a lame excuse. The next factor preventing more of our senior students from going is much more understandable: money. I realize that our economy is far from its former glory and a good portion of our population is currently unable to provide $125 for frivolities. Although this IS a lot of money to spend on a congratulatory event, it would cost much more to do independently. By going through the school and by using the deals that the mothers-in-charge were able to find for us, the students actually going on the trip are saving quite a bit of money. In conclusion, if I have caused the skeptics to regret their decision to not go, my job here is done.
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Amanda Nelson Assistant Special Section Editor What would be the first thing you want to do after graduating? Plenty of students would respond with one word: “Party.� You’re finally done. After four painstaking years of history, math, tests, tests and more tests, you are an adult and you would like to celebrate that fact with a celebration of awesome caliber. What this word entails usually depends upon the student in question’s social status, tendency to partake in devious pastimes and overall personality. Personally I would love nothing more than to leave the ceremony, get into my car with my younger friends, drive to Mel’s Diner to get a HUGE chocolate malt and fries, then later return home for an evening of movies and random stories. I love to be surrounded by familiar people in familiar places— simply said, I have the most fun when I’m in my comfort zone. The least fun I could ever have is when I’m in a strange place surrounded by people I’m not familiar with. Sure there may be stuff to do, but there’s no one to do it with. There is no one to talk to and reminisce with on a personal
level. To me, it’s just a strange party and strange people. I am talking, of course, about Sober Grad Night. While others may have a plethora of friends in their class to attend such an event with, and may even be enthralled with the idea of visiting a new place and making new friends, this would not be the place for me. The last thing I would want to do after I graduate is board a bus, tour around San Francisco for an hour or two on a boat, and return home at some ungodly hour in the morning for a feast of (as I’ve been told by alumni) cold pancakes. I’m sure (WHOEVER IS IN CHARGE) works extremely hard on making the trip a fun experience, and for those who don’t mind the trip, staying up all night and potentially being surrounded by strangers, I’m sure it’s going to be awesome. As for me, I think I’ll prefer to stay here in Roseville a n d drink milkshakes with my friends.
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