November 6, 1956 VOTER s APATHY Early in the campaign, President EAsenhower made a remark that said in effects "It does not matter for whom you vote, as long as you vote." Apparently this advice is going unheeded as ten states show a decline in regi stration of eligible Voters. The GOP has been warned about comPlacency but it appears now that the American people, sitting fat and prosperous, are the ones who are complacent, and worse yet, apathetic. A multitude of elections in history can be pointed out as examples of the powers contained in votes. Just two years ago, the present governor of New York, Aver'''. Harriman, won by only a fraction more than one vote per precinct; 11,125 votes in 10,437 precincts. This one election, and many others, could have influenced history in multifarious ways if the people eligible to vote would have so. "How does this pertain to man you ask, This condition of apathy exists here at Highacres also. We are not exempt and it is more reprehensible in us because we are supposed to be responsible, intelligent young citizens. An yet, from more than 100 members in the sopho— more class, approximately only 40% participated in the voting 4 Since the winning'candidate won with 24 votes, this could mean that if some enterprising young person had had the inclination to entice 25 votes his way, out of the sixty odd percent who did not vote, this person could have won. At this point, we are not doing to get out the flag and start waving it, and cite old, worn—out war stories as reasons for you to vote. If you are still adamant about voting, perhaps you had better study at the University of Moscow. R. 7.7arman HIGHkC RES COLLEGIAN Special bouquets are in order for Carol Yastroianni and her hard working social committee, who ably shouldered the tre mendous responsibility and labor connec ted with the presentation of a succesful affair of this type. The student body extends its thanks. Special thanks of all students are also extended to Mrs. Kostenbauder, Yr. Tigard and Mr. McKinstry, members of the High- , acres Faculty, for the donation of thei" time and efforts as chaperones and advi sors of the Halloween Hop. Faculty aid and interest is sincerely appreciated by the student body. Again we the students say,"Thank you for your interest in our welfare." Sunday afternoon found an enthusiastic array of Hlghacres bowlers gathered at the Playhouse Alleys, to initiate the Hihacres Bawling League of 1956 - 57. Yr. Ben Tuchl and his efficient sports committee kept the action moving mot:PUly along, and when the last ball had wheeled down the alley, the bawling league of the Highacres Campus was rolling merrily along. The enthusiastic turnout of mem bers serves to accentuate the growing idea that this cars students are the most active enrolled at Highacres in many a year. The bowling league provides an outlet of good, clean, wholesome fun for the student body. The able leadership provi ded by the sports committee will ensure a pleasent afternoon for all participatinL members. HOP ( cont d) ***** * * * * Pm EEL Edward Smith Page 2
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