Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Surveys, when completed properly, often-times lift our spirits

The Chamber of Commerce in nearby Cedarville asked the campers here to fill out a survey of various topics which pertain to local youth. I’m not really sure what this information will be used for, but at least it took up about fifteen minutes of valuable class time during first period.

Some of the answers reflect the concern some campers have about recent gang activity in Cedarville. This has started to spill over into camp. The most visible of the local gangs is a group going by the sign SKSK, which translates to Scary Kids Scaring Kids!

I found a small cache of surveys under my desk that were apparently not picked up. Here are some of the more memorable answers.

1. List some of your hobbies.

Best Answer: Skating, destroying school property and wat (sic) not.

2. What are some of the problems facing youth in Cedarville?

Best Answer: The problems are trying not to get shot or shanked.

3. If you could have one thing built in Cedarville, what would it be?

Mode answer: A shopping mall! (Apparently these kids don’t read the newspaper or listen to the news.)

4. If you had access to lights, what would you light up at night in Cedarville?

Best Answer: The dark places!

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