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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 2003
Page
6
A student expresses deep patriotism toward United States ideals. The piece extols freedoms, citizen roles, and constitutional protections while noting public schooling, diverse races, and the right to voice opinion. Credits California Girls State 60th Session editors.
A humorous local reflection on traffic, pigeons, and city quirks in Shafter. The writer muses on a special pigeon at five corners, traffic habits, pollution, and the oddball birds around town, noting Delano crows and the Western facing signal bird.
A note warns about Methylenedioxymethamphetamine known as Ecstasy and Gamma hydroxybutyrate or GHB with street names and dangers. It outlines stimulant and depressant effects, potential for heart and brain injury, and urges awareness and continued reporting to combat drug abuse among youth.
At Shafter High School the Junior Class hosted a Sadie Hawkins style dance after the Shafter Garces basketball game with a boys auction. The week featured Mock Trial Super Saturday at Bakersfield courthouse against West and North High Schools, coached by Matt Guinn, with strong school support and parental attendance noted.
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