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Out with the old, bring in
new year with party skills
By Chens F. Hodges
cheris.bcxiges@fhecbaffoftepost.com
It’s time to kiss 2006 goodbye and welcome
in a new year.
Many people usher in the New Year at a
party If that happens to be your plan, make
sure that you don’t blend into the background
at the New Year’s Eve shindig
Why not be the master attractor at this
year’s party?
According to author Susan Barnes, being a
master attractor means having:
• Charisma
• Individual focus
• Active listening
• Air of mystery
• Backup plans
• Presence
In her new book titled “The Power of Net
Magic,” Barnes talks about the personal net
energy that everyone has.
At a paity the best way to meet new people
and possibly have a new love for the New Year
is to flh-t.
“When you look great, you feel great,” said
Survivor: Senior year of high sehool
By Brittanie Dixon
THE CHARLOTTE POST
Surviving the senior year of
high school is no easy task.
There are college applica
tions, SAT^ and ACTh to
study for as well as sciiolar-
ships to apply for. Then
there’s high school gradua
tion.
The stress can be hal'd to
handle, especially with a
giipping case of “senioiitis,”
or cruising through the final
yeai'- The ailment develops
with the completion of senior
exit projects, which begins
dm-ir^ the junior year. After
that, many seniors don’t feel
like doing anything.
Tb’Netiia Paige, 17, a senior
at Harding University High
School, said she knows what’s
needed to make it to gradua
tion day
“Dedication and motiva
tion,” she says. You have to be
motivated.”
And a time manager, some
thing Tb’Netiia said is
requii*ed for a successful
senior year. She works two
jobs to pay for senior dues
and college applications.
‘T had the (senior exit pio-
ject), college applications, and
the SAT all in one week,” she
said.
Tb’Netria’s advice to rising
seniors (class of 2008, take
notes) includes:
• Save money Expect pay
ing a lot of money for senior
dues, college applications and
tests.
• Start eai'ly with applica
tions and testing. “Not only
that,” Tb’Netiia says, ‘fout
take your SATb and ACT^ as
soon as possible. And when
senior year is starting to wear
on you, get together with
friends and just hang out.
Don’t give up on your social
life.”
College isn’t for everyone.
Although many seniors see
coEege as a must, theie are
those that choose not to go,
opting for the military or
workforce. Tashiva Green,
17, a senior at Harding, plans
to go to the Air Force after
high school.
“My father played the
bluest role in my decision
not to attend college,” she
said. “He was in the Air Force
for 20 years and I decided to
follow in his footsteps. My
parents respect my decision.”
By picking the Air Foi-ce
ovei- college, Tashiva said: ‘Tt
makes me think about how
it’s going to be being in a dif
ferent environment than the
college lifestjie. I know going
to the Ail' Force will be a
life-changing experience.”
Although Tashiva’s plans
ai'en’t the same as many
other seniors, she feels her
decision doesn’t make her
final year any less sti-essful.
Someone who knows what
it takes to sm'vive senior 5^ar
is Michelle Hoffiuan, a guid
ance counselor at Hardii^.
She gets weekly visits fium
students asking aU kinds of
questions. “Information
about financial aid” is the
most-asked question, • she
said. “And other general
questions about applying for
coEege like when to apply or
where. I also get questions for
parents concerning paying
for coEege.”
Hoffman said choosing a
coEege wiE require research.
“When choosing a coEege
students should consider the
size of the school, location,
whether it’s pubEc or private
and costs,” she said. “Not just
the cost of tuition, but costs of
books, housing, living expens
es and things of that nature.”
“Senior year is very impor
tant for many reEisons,” said
Steve CXimming, director of
admissions • at Pfeiffer
University “CoEege admis
sions (officials) are looking for
students that can do coEege
work and who don’t slack off
There shoiEd be a smooth
transition.”
Oinnming went on to say
“'When choosing a coEege
seniors should consider the
admissions requii'ements.
And whether the school has
theh- major and if it’s a good
match. If the stud^t is look
ing into Pfeiffer, they should
consider the programs, statis
tics and if our school has
what they are looking for aca-
demicaEy”
Cumming’s advice: “\Tsit
the campus. When you get to
coEege expect to work harder
and expect a different work
load. Also, make sure to man
age yom- time and be pi-e-
pai'ed.”
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Rita Tfempleton, a writer with googobits.com,
a lifestjies web site. “And when you feel great
you’re a better flirt.”
Tfempleton also says oozir^ confidence by
making eye contact and smiling. “Be
approachable. A smile is llie absolute best
way te look approachable and can attract
someone without you having to say word.”
If you’re hosting a party and want to create
a memorable time for your guests, that takes
some planning. According to ehow.com, you
need to warn your neighbors if you’re havir^
a party at your house. “Even if they choose
not to attend, theyll know what to expect and
thus wEl be less likely to knodc on your door
and complain.”
If you’re not the host, then according to real-
simple.com, avoid arriving early “For a cock
tail party, your host probably escpects you no
later than an hour after the start time. If
you’re not sure when to leave, look for these
signs: music turned down or up (to make talk
ing more difficult); fights turned up, the bar
closed; food no lor^r being replenished; the
host with her shoes off, rubbing her feet.”
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