NCSSM
Senior vs. Junior: Is there time for love at NCSSM?
by Steven Schkolne
NCSSM is a school which offers students many things,
and the opportunity for relationships here is definitely present.
Although students do not typically have the amount of free time
that they may have had at their old school, schedules can be
arranged around a girlfriend/boyfriend successfully here at
school if one has the time management skills to do it.
Sure, there is a lot of work at S&M and the stress levels
can get high, but everyone has room in their schedules to spend
at least one hour a day or more with that special someone. This
opportunity for both seniors and juniors. Although some
seniors may have fewer classes than juniors, most seniors have
more responsibilities outside of the classroom, so schedules of
the two groups are equally tight. Homework can be done
during study hours or, if necessary, after 10:30 check. Sure,
sometimes ^1 this time management can be tough, but if you
want a relationship badly enough, you can make it work. I have
been a student at S&M for over a year now and I can think of
very few occasions when I did not have an hour or more in the
day to devote to a relationship.
Another thing to take into consideration is the time
spent developing a relationship on the weekends. I know of
many couples at NCSSM that make up the time they miss
during the week on the weekends. Weekends are rarely con
sumed by academic obligations. Most people have about 12
hours on Saturday and Sunday that they can spend with their
girlfriend or boyfriend if they so desire. I think this is plenty of
time to spend with someone.
There is ample time during the week and on the
weekends to devote to relationships if you are willing to do
what it takes to make it work. If you are responsible enough,
your work will get done. Juniors and Seniors both can make the
time to make a relationship work. Just look aroimd you at the
number of couples on campus. So do your best to have as much
fun as you can at S&M, the friendships you make here may last
for many years, and when it comes to a relationship, go for it!
Saying Goodbye
by Jamel Anderson
Work, fun, play, stress, all nighters, levels, DA's, and
SLTs. THese are some things that come to my mind when I think
of Science and Math. However, there exists another force of
assosciation, friendships. Whether gained or lost, those formed
here are special and unique, long and secure, bitter and sweet.
The friendships range from those made with hallmates, roomates,
DA's, SLTs, teachers, classmates, staff, and administrators.
On the hall you must deal with the habits of any
where from 12 to 30 other people which may include roomates,
hallmates, DA's, and SLTs. One learns how to fuss, argue, talk,
and compromise. One learns how to tolerate the music of others
or block it out. Most importantly one learns about the people
you live with. Understanding them or their actions becomes
second nature. It becomes easy if not fun to predict their actions
or reactions in a given situation. Friendships form and are put
together from knowledge and patience in others.
In the classroom setting one deals with the teacher
by Lakevia Hall
As you Uni's know there are major differences be
tween your old school and NCSSM. One being the 10 hours of
homework and studying you now have to do just so you can
make C's, when at home you made all A's and didn't study at
all. Have you discovered, then, that all your school work has left
you with no time for a social life or a serious relationship?
The truth of the matter, is that because of the hectic
schedule here, it's hard to find time to manage a serious rela
tionship. After all, everyone's first priority here at the North
Carolina School of Science and Math is to excel in academics. By
the time you set aside time for studying, homework, clubs,
athletics, and social activities, their is a very limited amoimt of
time left on your schedule for a serious relatiorrship.
Although this is true for juniors, some seniors may
have a different opinion on this topic. They are used to the hectic
schedule and know how to manage their time better than most
of the juniors. Seniors also have fewer classes to study for. On
the other hand, seniors have a lot of stress on them to prepare for
college and to complete college applications.
Most people will admit that you have a lot more work
to do here than at a regular high school. However ask yourself,
can you maintain a relationship, or has school pressure put your
social life on hold? Now, juniors and seniors alike who honestly
answer this question have to admit that when you begin to get
involved in a serious relationship, it takes up a lot of your time.
You start to put off your work, reduce your studying time and
you can never concentrate on your work because you're always
thinking about him/her. Then you realize that your grades start
to drop and you end up getting yourself into a mess.
So, if your honest answer to the question "can you
manage both school work and love" is that you can manage
both, you need to fill us in on your secret. After all, you are a step
ahead of many students here.
and classmates, the stlye and personality of both. It can be nerve
wracking, tedious, boring, or fim, but with the support system
of this community things are ok.
With all of this how do we go about leaving every
thing we have worked so hard to make and keep. To leave a
place we have worked so hard to stay is difficult, but necessary.
The solution is easy. KEEP IN TOUCH. Make a challenge to
yourself to keep up with yourself and your friends. The thought
of getting back together just might make leaving a little bit
better. NEVER say good-bye to what you want to see again.
This is not necessarily a final thing. The appropriate phrase is
I'll see 'ya later. Peace 'cause 94 is out the door.
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