MLK day shows students just as self-centered as usual
Last Monday marked another anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. Many responsible citizens spend the day in service to their fellowman. However, much of the WHS student body seems to have ignored the call for altruism. Despite strong exhortations from teachers and societal leaders, most students spent their day off on Monday doing their usual self-centered activities. Shopping, video game playing, and thumb-twiddling were some of the most popular activities to occupy students' time. Remarked one student, "I don't even know what altruism is! How the heck am I supposed to practice it?" Another continued, "Soup kitchens can serve themselves. Level 15 of Snowcraft is more important." Even some teachers ignored the call. "Do you know how much effort it takes to scan in 100 final scantrons? I needed a day of rest!" said one teacher. Some students, however, still attempted to compsensate for their lack of service through education. As one TV-watcher put it, "I know I didn't go out and actually help anyone today. But I did watch the PBS special on MLK. I think that's the next best thing."