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At Least We're Honest

The definition of a typical student at Mead agenda is far from studying a test or writing
High is one that would horrify parents and dis- a term paper, academics still manage to de-
appoint teachers. The majority of MHS stu- fine students.
dents labeled themselves as procrastinators Like many other students, Kevin
spending 0-2 hours studying each week. Rasmussen said he studies if he does not
The majority also claimed that their favor- know the subject very well.
ite part of school is the social aspect. "Either I know it or I don't," Hannah Glenn
Fear Not! Students at MHS are not wast- said, "I still study, but I will get the same re-
ing talents and completely sluffing off aca- sults if I study for 15 minutes or 2 hours."
demics even though surveys say otherwise. Kevin, Hannah, and many other students
Why should academics be the first priority to agree that they can give their best efforts to
a 15 to 18 year old? At Mead High School, get the grades they are satisfied with and
students seem to be occupied with defining grades they deserve, without devoting their
themselves socially while ignoring academics. life to academics.
Although the #1 item on a typical student's

Define Yourself as a Student Favorite Part of School
• Procrastinator • Social Aspect
Slacker 0 Sports
D Study-aholic D Extra Curricu-
D Nat ural Genius

Kelley Murray
Chrissy Push
Eric Scheer
Colby Schutt
Eleventh Heather Tweedy
Mary Winkelman
Grade

Dustin Bergman
Breanne Biehl
Matt Burke
Alex Carritt
Justin Drews
Holly Given
Hannah Glenn
Elizabeth Konecky
Brandon Kontor
Tyler Leimer
Mike Martin
Ashley Miller
Jordan Miller
Sophia Mosel
Sherri ovak
Katie Parsons
Ke hia Selko
Erin Thilliander
Dave Wageman
Clay Zaugg

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