May, 1988
THE FULL MOON
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Features
TEEN PREGNANCY , /
ByANGELACOOK
Teen pregnancy is a growing problem in our nation today. Every year the num
ber of teen-age mothers drastically increases. This problem exists everywhere
even in our own school. Two students who have both had a baby while in high school
were mterviewed. They were asked questions dealing with the feelings, thoughts,
and problems of becoming pregnant in high school.
Their filings about getting pregnant were both very similar. Fear, anger, and
regret filled their minds. One of the two students thought she wouldn’t get pregnant
the first time and the other one said she didn’t worry about getting pregnant at all,
but unfortunately, they both were surprised when they received the news of their
pregnancy. One of the most difficult things that had to be done in the beginning was
to break the news to their parents, and to the father of the baby. After the initial
shock of the news, both girls parents supported them through their decisions and
later through their pregnancy. In one of the cases the father of the baby was def
initely not delighted with the thought of being a father. He got furious when he heard
the news, but after a court settlement, he now helps out with expenses and takes
care of the little girl on weekends.
After the parents and father-to-be were told and accepted the decisions of the
two girls, the long hard road began. For months these two girls came to school when
morning sickness didn’t keep them at home, they did homework, carried books and
c imbed up and down stairs all day. They had to put up with constant stares from
classmates and teachers. After what had seemed years to these two girls, it was
finally time to have their long awaited baby. With the thought of delivering a baby
came hospital bills, doctor fees, and expenses for food, clothing, diapers, and other
necessities for the baby. These items added up to a large sum of money and being a
fml time student doesn’t pay much. Luckily, one of the girls received money from
the father of the baby. He paid for everything and still sends money to support his
daughter. The mother of the other girl paid for the hospital bills and the rest.
After the the baby was bom and the mother recovered for several weeks, she de
cided to return to school, start going out with friends and dating, but one major prob
lem existed: What to do with an infant during these times. One girl allowed her
niother to adopt her child and raise the baby as her own. The other girl sends her
child to daycare each day before school and on weekends she stays with her baby.
u student-moms agreed that it definitely is not a good idea to get pregnant
in high school, and both have stated that they will not be pregnant again until it is
planned for.
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Babies are cute and cuddly, but full of responsibility.
The Games Women Play
By SAMY LAMP
The modern women of today. Loved by
most men and, in the same token despised
for the frustration they create. Yes, I know
men can’t be critical because we’re guilty
of the same insensitive crime. Men pro
bably even instituted the deceitful games
lovers play. But how often do you hear of
Sarah doing this or Jane that? It’s always
Tom lied about this and Dick stood her up.
So, let’s turn the tables and take a look at
the games women play.
Love, fun, and games, and what do you
have? America’s own modern-day
Dracula. Most common is the drain put on
a man’s wallet. It starts out with a candy
bar, drink, or even a ride home. Next,
you’re taking her out to dinner. Big
numbers attract her eyes and she orders
enough for a cow. But, of course, she only
manages to get through her salad and is
too full to eat anymore. And to add to the
drainage, she’s calling you the next day
wanting to go to the movies. Your treat.
But you can’t totally blame the woman, the
common male seems to have a thing for
spending money on a special person who
ends up dating some jerk from another
school. Sound familiar?
enjoy having a girl
flirting and spending time with you
creating that special relationship? Sure'
you sucker. I bet she has a boyfriend at
another school, college, or in the armed
forces Yeah! Forgot about HIM, huh’
You should REMEMBER him. His name
is thrown in your face everytime you try to
show her how much you care for her. But
you still say you’re losing the game she’s
playing with you.
But then again you have those who want
to have their cake and eat it, too. These
rare women have that boyfriend at
another school or away in the armed
forces but also have an affair with another
guy. She tells one how much she loves him
but parties with another. She is hiding her
affair with that young man, which causes
frustration. And parents wonder
teenagers use drugs and alcohol.
why
Stress personified.
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Stressed Out?
By VALERIE HAYNES
As we near the end of another school
year and teachers keep piling on the
homework, even though we all have a bad
case of “spring fever”, we may sometimes
feel the pressures building up. When this
stress buildup becomes too hard to handle
how do you “let it all out”? Some ASHS
students had some helpful hints on how to
relieve the stress we let build up over time.
Some Albemarle students release their
stress through their lungs. For example,
when Jenny Hatley gets “stressed out” she
just “yells real loud”. Kerry Hefner
“screams like Sam Kinison”. Marie Miller
needs a more dramatic atmosphere in
which to do her screaming, so she gets in
her car, rolls down the windows, and
cranks up the radio. Jimmy Hays too,
turns to music, specifically Rush’s 2112
albuin. When he needs some quality ten
sion time he goes to his room, cranks up
2112, then goes out and kills someone. But
if a stereo is not available “I eat”. 0 K
Jimmy. ’
Several other ASH students like to eat.
That’s not that strange, but what they eat
is. For instance, Greg Eudy’s hormones
must go completely wild when under
stress because he “takes a drink and o.d.’s
on Pamprin”. Now, that’s interesting. Jim
Hartsell, on the other hand, says he likes to
“eat X-lax”. I bet Jim relieves himself of a
lot more than stress. Jenny Treadway also
turns to drugs for stress relief by “taking
two aspirins”. Jenny declined to tell us
who she called in the morning. Other
students tend to turn their minds to more
relaxing thoughts when under stress. For
instance, Jon Harwood says he likes to
“think of home, think of England”. Gee,
Jon, I wondered-where that accent came
from. Felicia HarreH likes to clear her
mind by “letting Calgon take me away”.
David Campbell turns his thoughts to other
things by “looking at pictures of nude
women”. Elizabeth Boyle likes to expand
her intellect by “watching Oprah Win
frey”. Lastly, the exercise buffs channel
their stress into physical activity. Kelly
Blagg likes to run, David Owens goes to
play golf, and Stephanie Beard exercises
her oral muscles by talking on the phone.
So when you get stressed out and need
some relief, try some of these methods, but
please consult your physician first. Many
of these tips may be hazardous to your
health.
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