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Salem Student Scopes out the Scones
.i By Allyson Armstrong
i J'The Salemite - England Bureau
During my freshman orientation
at Salem, one phrase I kept hearing
pver and over was "Salem is unique
Now that the Atlantic Ocean is
(separating me from Salem, I am
Realizing just how true that phrase is;
each and every person on campus
akes Salem a special place. I knew
that my junior year abroad at the
niversity of Reading in Reading,
England would be a huge learning
§xperience for me, but one thing I
did not know was how much I take
for granted at Salem.
I miss the friendly smiles and hellos from
every person 1 pass on campus, and I miss
the fact that the entire school is my friend.
1 miss the never ending SGA meetings and
the security of Public Safety. 1 miss Fall
Fest, Interclub, quiet hours. Happy Half
Hour, the swimming pool, and 3rd floor
Gramley.
There are about a million things I miss
about the Refectory; Wayne needs to come
over here and teach the British a few things.
Believe it or not, I really miss napkins; my
dining hall couldn't seem to work napkins
into their budget. I miss the salad bar
and the limitless supply of beverages;
water is the only beverage served in my
dining hall. You would think in Eng
land they would at least serve tea. Pota
toes are served at every meal in every
imaginable form. 1 know Wayne would
never do this with potatoes, broccoli
yes, but not potatoes.
Most of all I miss my friends, my Sa
lem sisters. 1 think of you all every day
and wonder what you're up to, of course
if you would write me I would know.
Please don't think I am over here wal
lowing in self-pity; I am having a super
time! I have been to discos and pubs
and all the excitement of London is just
a 20 minute train ride away. I have
joined the swim team, and I am taking
ballroom dancing lessons, which is a
guaranteed hour of laughing one night
a week. Getting lost and being told how
American I look and sound are also
common occurrences. Well, my British
history book is calling my name, so
cheerio!
Seniors to Pledge Their
Future Support to Salem
The Mineral Springs Reward
by Mary Lawson Stephens
The Salemite
by Mary Stuart Brugh
The Salemite
K . Seniors, if you have always wanted to know more about where your
(money goes then the Senior pledge dinner is for you.
The pledge dinner is scheduled for November 7 at 6:30 p.m. And, it is
jimportant that every one attend. Cocktails will be served in the Rondthaler-
iGramley house prior to dinner.
The evening will be full of fun and excitment, so please be there.
HOWARD FINSTER * EARLY PAINTESIGS
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"GOD STRIVES WITH MAN", # 386, 19" x 39", ENAMEL ON BOARD
Opening Reception; November 2 7 - 10pm
Show Runs November 2 - December 24
Salem's partnership with Mineral
Springs Middle School is a unique
opportunity for members of the Sa
lem community to involve them
selves with a vast array of experi
ences in dealing with kids, comput
ers, & teachers.
Mineral Springs is geared to any
and all forms of interaction, and they
welcome total creativity in dealing
with their students. Working with
Mineral Springs allows students
freedom to explore many facets of
the workings of a middle school.
About a year and a half ago I found
out about the partnership Salem had
taken on. It is a business partnership
in which both participants benefit. I
had no idea how much I would
benefit as a result of my involve
ment.
My participation has not only helped
me to learn more about myself and what
Td like to do after college, it has also
allowed me to make a great deal of neat
friends inside my Salem community.
I honestly look forward to my weekly
trips to Mineral Springs and am quite
thankful for such a special opportunity
for growth and enrichment.
There are a number of things to be
done-just use your imagination. Many
students have adopted a class or a stu
dent that may need a little extra sup
port.
Come see me or Sarah Albritton or
call Mineral Springs Middle School at
767-2332 if you have questions or are
interested.
GET INVOLVED!
Editors' Note: Watch for the
Mineral Springs Expressions
Page appearing soon in The Sa
lemite. We encourage you to
consider the Mineral Springs
experience as a possible commu
nity service project.
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