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--- Page 1 --- January 1972 January #9 Today the Bishop called me in and asked me to write a letter to missionaries and servicemen. I composed it and wrote it. They signed it. I'm scared! They and his family went to California for the holidays and got home last Monday I missed him. January 10 Today Linda cut 6.5 inches off my hair - It sure is different! Got snowed out of School today - weather has been bad. winds to 80mph. January 16 Bobby I completed my first assignment for the bishopric. It was Sheila Hale, about not really. Brother Clark called me after Church and told me that they all thought it was so excellent and all and I'm afraid I let what he said go to my head. I was so worried first that made me feel so good! I was missing Billy too, and Bro Clark said they went up and saw him Saturday - No studying like the devil. I hope so. I miss him and it has only been 1 week! --- Page 2 --- Then I was in my cabin cabin the miserable, cabin. Daniel & Carrie visited again but a guy some cards so I wasn't he been seeing since a guy's stick line. The been has been asking since Mama. Judy she so young, cards go. There. Judy she so madle went done through. Maybe a lot & gun --- were had share over full blended. I enjoy trying the scriptures soon she now. I art lot happy going to sensed how. I am too happy without I and believe it. I will one Mon took Mike Carrie (lupis) boyfriend to the mission home upstairs they going to do some. Just think, is today they will be leaving. Sunday 25 I just Thursday - & saw her Friday called she last yesterday night he came again was coming home. Sunday night he came & he talked it. I felt [skipped?] my hair for him & he stayed until Saturday night was [like?] miss Bonneville & [out?] Sunday night I usheried. After we all went sent to Krausls - so it was your - today over to Craig's for pizza. She & I, said about 3 he came Gary came over but I got sick & he stayed he he had to leave - but I sick to stay at 9) sit until 2:10 will my he hole to leave, but he decided he'll 4:10, I said he'd better leave, so he stayed until 6. it have to miss lunch so he stayed until 6. was so nice, all weekend - we were so good & we had so much fun! Friday Mom gave me the luck America! & told me I get some [hair?] too so I went down & got metallic sheet! Dale for --- Page 3 --- January 25 Suzie come home today far Minister bank and he asked Dad if he could go up to Kiptling to go to M.I.A. Dad said he could but I sure hated to have him drive up there all alone, so I went with him. I went up to Olers little was at M.I.A and there were signs saying "200 $40" so I went over there - and no one was there. I waved all over - they went to the Maneuvering area, looked all over. Went on the spoke back and Steve was sticking there - he couldn't seem Kenda. So we went all over the boundaries, no one. He went to Georgia[?] and I walked up to Walters. I called Larry again, and a female girl answered the phone - almost hung up, but I asked for Kiptain or Larry - talked to Kent for to minute then Larry. The girl was his sister. He came up while we dinners around for a while, then sat in the lounge & talked, came home about 12:30 cried almost died of shock. We left about 11:25 & got home about 12 or 12:30 was sure. I really like him so much! --- Page 4 --- September 17, 1972 In Sunday School today I made a commitment that for 15 weeks I'll write down every day what inspirational thing or special thing happened to me. I was all mixed up & kinda grouchy this morning & then I went to church. When I walked out of church, I wanted to sing, dance & laugh. It was neat. It was a beautiful day, & I loved it! Just think, God made this beautiful day for me to enjoy - neat, huh! I was really nice to David today & I decided I'll try not to be ignorant to him! Makes me feel better! Sept 18 Tonight we had our 1st family night of this year. It was neat. The church is here to help families become celestial. It was cool. Someday I'll get there! Really, what a fantastic & wonderful goal it is to have. It's been 3 years since Gary & I got together. It's been 3 months since we last hassle. That money is so special to me - we were outside, the world was blowing. The stars were shining & especially bright. We looked at the sky & talked of how, someday, we would have our own world & be a God & Goddess - it was so neat! When he kissed me, & said he really cared about me, & loved me. It was so great! He's going to make some girl a neat husband. Me? Probably - about a 60-50 chance. Really can't tell now - --- Page 5 --- Sept. 19, 1972 In Miami tonight & was encouraged to make goals & start walking in them faith. I decided I want 1) college education 2) temple marriage 3) celestial glory What a blessing it is to be what I divorce [?] that you want & where you're going! And let me a dumb 17 year old Mormon who felt like so young ready to say what some day I'll be a goddess! And talk with my Father in Heaven! what a promise! If only I can live up to it! Wed September 20, 1972 Tonight after school, I was out in the fields collecting cactus. It was so neat because the wind was blowing and the smell of autumn was in the air. The sky was bright blue, and the Clouds were white & fluffy. And there were lots of song, and I was just happy! It was great. Jim and Colleen were up, & they have their 16 mo old baby boy - Derek - he's neat! So little & cute & fresh from God! Thur September 21, 1972 Today we got our new dog! 1972 Chevrolet Impala. It's really great. Mom & Dad were up till 2:30 am for a close, but I stayed home & did homework. It's really neat, the things I am learning! Now should I go to [film?] [& train?]! --- Page 6 --- Friday September 29, 1972 Tonight Marie & I went to Rustic & saw The Lettermen! They were so neat! But I got really kinda depressed & moody too. We were looking at apartments & we were on top of the hill & the sun was setting & the whole valley light sat out feet. It was beautiful! I got a super-neat letter from Gary today - All fun! Sat September 30, 1972 Tonight - I'm all mixed up & depressed. College - Guys - BYU - keeping house, working, subjects, etc. - Love Many BOYS! Maybe all too weird! Rest - went to our Homecoming do - I want to go!! Cal Hill should & ask me but [Sparks?] called (& when) because I dont want to go with him! But now I feel a little regretful, because I really want to go to just take me! Oh tonight at the old Manor East[?] I saw Ben & he started talking to me & I talked for a minute & left. I dont want to dance with him - I kept saying "no" & he looked so sad." I felt bad. He asked me to dance, I did - he never smiled! He usually just grins & dangles all over! - after the dance he said "It's let you go now" and I just went [clear?] "Ok" and I walked off. He still looked sad. sad & he was mooing [?] to this I have from gay due to - eh dear, what am I going to do? - I just read the above & I make me sick! How conceited & cruel - What do I want. What - why. Why? Why. Why???!! - The Jews are returning to Jerusalem - that shows the End is near. Will war solve their stupid, income[?] generated problems! --- Page 7 --- Sun Sept 21, 1972 3 months ago, they started the messing home here is done! No 2 for 5 days. It's really depressing. The work is about as boring as cutting not! Ditto! I [traded?] a tape & sent it to Hong- It's quiet, I hope it slowing all night & high. Then I am playing about band things, & I'm so [pleased?]! I have a great [variety?] of friends & [catch?] a helicopter & paramedical! It's [the?] galley, near Mertz. My girlfriend [evening?] December, me & [much?] about it in [playing?] ! But I [can?] gaining a cure weight Mon Sept 25, 1972 I've feel called tonight. Asked [us to?] [finish?] it [with?] Don [then?] City I went & opt. but not excessively well! Now [Janet?] played dance at work. 9:26 to [time?] [Decisions?]! Jim prayed [down?] in everything. [Drum?] & I were studying [they?] [great?] third close & it's [notes?] do real solace! The music & [stories?] were [beautiful?] I became [they?] come home last night - it was nice Tues Sept 26, 1972 Jim staying with [Diane?] tonight - We left [my?] house about last night. The [stories?] were [bright?]. The wind was [blowing?]. It was just quiet. [Diane?] said that she thought the people from Chicago would go crazy if they heard this! It was beautiful. Jim [that?] [swamped?] with homework & stuff. It's [kinda?] hard at times. --- Page 8 --- Wed. Sept. 27, 1972 Stacy saw Renda today. I saw a dead bird lying & wondered just 4 do (its 11 pm.) Mom was scolding her Stuart Wilson & we talked about the lesson "Do we love? Relevant?" She was mad, because she guessed it relevant to my hair. I'm so happy that it is. Stacy & I & Renda depressed and lightened & everybody's worried about homework & Gladys Etc. But I'm really so blessed! Two learned so much in the last while week, you wouldn't believe it! I guess it really is an honor or privilege - Thurs. Sept 28 tonight we met & planned. Since we won't meet bus 4th years. it was hard. then 4 plan on the 5 members in January - & was neat to make me realize that perhaps they were so afraid to have the chance because they wouldn't deny their existence & that would be taken [away?]. It et was a [guard?], they wouldn't let anyone know. Amen! Friday Sept 29 Homecoming game. we met Blackfoot 14-7. It was keen. The stars were so bright. & we saw the moon rising over the mountain. It was beautiful, silent, peaceful too. Sat. Sept 30, 1972 Decorated from 9:30am - 7:30 p.m. before really depressed all day. Went to dance - 10 was, pretty & fun. I guess but hardly want real looking. We was sweet. After I got home (1:00) I went back & cleaned up until 2:00. Everyone was really a grouch by then - she had wrecked --- Page 9 --- all night in the kitchen. I came home & again the star & sky were beautiful. It was calm, peaceful, quiet- fantastic!! I stood outside for 5 hours- in so weird Sunday October 1, 1972- I slept until 10 & was missed, I'd bet I made it to testimony meeting. The meeting was pretty good. I'd heard that dear & Garrett [from?] around 2:5- 7 pm. Then I called in bed, although Twila I read all Katys letters then I called to Mom Lou sung with 632-7311 & I watched 1/2 hour of it. Last night Val called Casey & Albert told them he was visiting them because I was waiting for a missionary. Swett. I almost decided for sure to go to the [?]. Monday October 2, 1972 I have a sidden with which to learn things. What a blessing! Tuesday October 3, 1972- I decided to go on a diet with Diane. We are both absolutely TOO FAT! I weigh 148- More than I ever have in my life. That's more than Reference. What a pleasure it is to live in a free, capitalistic society. We have been talking about economic systems in government. How lucky I am! --- Page 10 --- Wednesday October 4, 1972 Today we picked Ricky & on the way home we got a flat (3rd blowout car) Literally would not & help us but finally Dr. Ellis & Riverview stopped & helped us - Thank goodness for Samaritan teachers! Thursday Oct 5 I'm so glad to have opposite thumbs! Dr. Buckley hoping that Dr. Hannon & my body is aligned so great! (It would be nude if it wasn't skinny.) That thought occurred because I was typing to Qier my meal menus. Friday Oct 6 TGIF! I hope the whole gang will like our past menu over & then the 1st term! I brought some cookies & a frozen casserole tonight, but got my hippie the old uniform. I asked for help on my theme & I feel like I got it - that's new! Saturday Oct 7 Never enough time! I got my senior pictures today. I really like them especially the big old photos! I only I really looked like that! I went out & peeled [?] with mom & dad. The sun was going down & the sky was pink and blue - just beautiful. The clouds, sky, trees are all so gorgeous! The trees all over are turning gold & red & wow. The world is on fire & close autumn! It's so pretty! --- Page 11 --- Sunday Oct 8 Your rooms birthday. She is 30 & feeling quite young it seems. [unclear?] said the gather - it was great, quite old fashion way - The children are all here 9 [unclear?] in what a playing! We have the time & can [unclear?] by God. His Son Jesus Christ was some to this earth & [unclear?] & a living symbol & they are still appearing at times. We both believe on this earth & received a flood she a President of God, and hoped, if the sky & beautiful lives. So we blessed. Mon Oct 9 It rained today off & on, but fairly nice & came over, & who showed the some things that had the setting seen glad glowing & them. It was beautiful! Tuesday Oct 10 Tonight in Milo we had a lesson or discussion meeting. It was really good & had some excellent sharing & have decided to go to the "Y" but [unclear?] still enjoy of Billy in case. I got a letter from Magdalen today - he's doing all right, I guess. Leaving a [unclear?] head you with Spanish - The aunt wishes he wouldn't give & Australia. I hope he gets more enthusiastic & he will! Wed Oct 11 Went to school at 8 got home at 10:30 tonight. Staying after for debate - went to Campaing [unclear?] for John Salming - [unclear?] American Party. Yes needed to the meeting! He seemed so good! Tonight, I found out that [unclear?] really needed that office worse - he he's got it. That kind of [unclear?] a little late, but oh answer. --- Page 12 --- Thursday October 12, 1972 Jiary to Lucerne Basketball birthday I think show 36. Dianne & I went in to library after student Council meeting. Vol Johnson & I decided to put key Club & Karen Den Dely together for a victory dance - tell Pam if I. Vol suggested that we have a Supper Club - Key Club sweet or den [?]. I think it would be neat. I was writing my theme & its an Charlotte Wow do we have big responsibilities. I wonder [?] Marg & I have been forgiven surely we heart that sort if that bad? I'm really am not sure, but I think it probably wasn't Friday October 13, 1972 I has got our Homecoming pictures today. Vol looks good, but I don't eh well. Went out & reached Dianne. And I worked 7:30 to 7:30 hrs. Gopher I think reaching inside as one of the best jobs because I always notice how beautiful everything is. The sky was simply blue we looked like firefly and while with the sunset was pink & peaceful - beautiful Saturday October 14, 1972 Vol left early this morning & got here around 11. Dad Carl & I brought the station wagon to Tampie. Waited for Mom looked around, did some studying. Looked at the Alumni at 4:00 I decided to go look in the library for some debate stuff as I walked in, there was Mark McKay from this summer, so he helped me & I took him home. & got my address & wants to write. & is different, anyway, were to Grandma's happy 53rd birthday. It was so neat to have all our family there & everything. Uncle really really like Joe - she said she's going to marry him. I stayed until 2:30. Oh, I went over to see Misty & he wasn't there --- Page 13 --- so I talked to his brother & we went for a ride Sunday October 15 Today was one of the most exhilarating of my life --- Went to my old ward, saw Jerry, Lynn, Cherie - everybody almost. It was real keen. Sat around at Velma's & talked to her. She told me (this is super secret) that they looked at rings & he bought one! She's a big big secret tho. I guess she really loves him & vice versa. Anyway Diane was in town so I asked her to ride home with me. Well Leif called this morning & told he wanted me to go early but I didn't want to. Went out to Hoopes where Diane was - locked the keys in the truck! It was so awful, we tried EVERYTHING! Hot wire, coat hangers, lock smiths, etc. Everything but new cars are made unbreakable locks. The mechanic that came to help Leif, Ryan, on his way over. I prayed - just a little, silent prayer. Ryan couldn't do any thing. His friend Jerr [sic] came over. Nothing. Sandy & I left. This, about 7:30, they called & had somehow undone the lock on the back door & gotten the keys. I was hoping & knew that my prayers "had been answered". Went to Shannon's for the night. Monday Leif Shank was at about 5:00 Mom got a speeding ticket. What car! I'm so glad it's all over. --- Page 14 --- October 17 Tuesday. I got a bit done at the library tonight - I wrote to Sally, sent her a set of the five "questionnaires." October 18 4 months ago tonight was the last time Mary & everyone kissed me! There. Tonight was our Seminary district leadership meeting. It was so neat, & I got so honored to be a part of it! This is more of an honor than a school office actually, because I was chosen thru inspiration. That's so cool! Thursday Oct 19 Today was my 1st debate - against Diane & Mary Stu. We won! I couldn't believe it - but because we're good, but because they did something wrong - It was neat anyway - I'm sure the Lord helped me. Friday Oct 30 Tonight we beat Burley 21-0. It was neat. I didn't go - I studied for the ACT. It rained & rained tonight - but it was pretty - light drops. Saturday Oct 31 ACT test this morning - there's so much I don't know! Worked at library 'til 6:00. Come home - Got a tape from Mary! and it was cool. Listened to it - not really grown & now a testimony. Everything me want to hear from say it. Was going to go to dance, but I went to sleep - I was drained! --- Page 15 --- Sunday Oct 30 Oh dear its past 3:00 a.m. I've been working on my government. I got it '3 done!! Really, all done. I guess I'm tired-Took tape over to Clark's & they listened to it. Mr&Dad & Frank & [Sue?] went to SCC to take grandma home - left the kids here - I nearly went out of my mind, though they really are darling little angels, went to daily Oppermans' farewell. Roxanne had a friend. I, dad heard "Trust" all day - started too late on my homework. Monday Oct 23 Oh SNOWED tonight! It was simply beautiful! I like snow! We had a R.P.O make-up party & it was cool, worked on debate. Today I debated ex-tempore, with two good drunk nice freshman. I did pretty good, even though I made it all up. 6 folds [Word?] & we got 1 vote! It was [fun-fun?] [Its?] almost midnight - Jim winkel. Tonight was simply beautiful. Tuesday Oct 24 Its about 11:30. I'm pretty tired. Today 3rd hour we had Oliver Hansen talk & everybody asked him questions 2. I asked 3! It was real neat - I really what people were asking & what he was talking about! I have a senior & can think, understand, learn. He at least lay that one of the greatest blessings you can have! I can't. Very content. Mission home 4 me ago today feeling its been real dear day. --- Page 16 --- Wednesday Oct 25. Political Club I'm all buggered up no. The meeting was fun but long. It ended at 9:30, and some of us decided to go over to Murphy's to study government. There were Mary & Evan (Catholic) Trey (atheist-Episcopalian) Susan, Jeff & I. After talking a little about govt, we got into a discussion about religion & it was so neat - we didn't argue, just discussed & defended ideas. I got to something special, nervous I don't know - my body was just shaking as if I were cold or something - I had to explain my beliefs & why I believed them - it was so hard but I did try - I really don't know anything. We got to learn each other! But it was very moving and thought provoking - it was neat Thursday Oct 26 Stayed after school to get my homework done - Roger Wilson Lane's out by me & so we just talked until the bus came - we talked about boys - girls etc. It was neat. I did homework till about 2 - I'm nervous about tomorrow Friday - Oct 27 Went up to 5 tournament for my PSI debate tourney - we did defensive speech & spread. I think to Lou [pretty?] good. Not some greedy sharp guys - especially this I from Skykris (?) - he's [?] so good lookin & nice & [?] smart wow! At 4:30 I, I'm bussed talked about religion again on way home. Neat - --- Page 17 --- Saturday, Oct. 28 Debate - lost 1st 2 debates with this dumb dept. from Skyline. We did really bad! It was a mess! Then we got re-geared. Would you believe I got with the Skyline guy I met yesterday. His name's Roger Hart. I'll started working on our case & our team left and went to lunch with him and Rick (Skyney corrects himself) Rick told me all about how they got together - it was fun. Roger & I were together all afternoon - we debated pretty good (he's pretty good) we won! It was neat. I was already 3rd speaker. Boy do I have a lot to do anyhow. I had a date with Val Hill & the som op. social. He was supposed to come at 6:30 but he wasn't there at 6:40 so I walked over. I was running around - it was crazy. He left to go to Pro other meeting. Watched movies & when it was over, I got up & there was Roger. So I went up to him & talked to him for a minute - & there was David. I said hi - then left. Val still wasn't there so I was standing there & Roger came up, talked to me, & asked me to dance. I danced with him a while (David came up & danced right next to me.) I told him I had a date & I'd better go (He said I don't care -) duh, really I do! But! I've we finished the dance (he told me he didn't like slow dances so we didn't dance slow -) I walked off the floor, Val grabbed me, & I walked onto the floor - David about died, I imagine! It was pretty fun but I almost had to fight Val off during the slow dances! Many other, I clean up - got home 1:30 - I'm really dead. --- Page 18 --- President Benson was introduced to a crowd who wildly recently baptized he said, "It's the true gospel - you'll know right it. If you work, you work be blessed." "Let get a little stronger" with Bro Benson & Sis Dirkson Sunday, October 29, 1972 This morning I went over to Diana's Stake Conference. There were so many people! Elder Ezra Taft Benson (apostle) spoke & he was great, but I just loved his wife. She must be a fascinating woman! She was so cute. The whole meeting was very inspirational & excellent. Roxanne came over & said Roger Park asked Jimmy (her cousin) out. Oh well! Well see what (if anything) happens have to write to Gary. Monday October 30, 1972 ~~VICKI~~ GOT ENGAGED! to Ron Williams, of Eufaula Alabama She met him while I was down there, too cool. When: May 73 Where: L.A. Temple She just called tonight - My [heck?] gettin hitched! Wonder - Dad said - You're next - Horrors! I hope I'm 20 or so when I get married - in the temple - Tuesday Oct 31, 1972 - Halloween! M.I.A. Left early - went over to Diane's. [G?] Les decided to go to the show - drive in - we saw 3 scary movies - it was cool scared! The sky & stuff is so neat - Stars streaming sparkly frost in the grass - looked like diamonds! Beautiful! College day - went & looked for [?] - Dropped Joyce Layfer & Hope back off - [rest appears cut off] --- Page 19 --- Wednesday Nov 1, 1972 Today from 2-4 I got to go to a screening session for March of Dimes. We saw a lot of pictures of little deformed babies - 1 out of 14 people in 4.5 have birth defects each. That kind of scenes got me to have chills. But the neatest thing is that I have a body - a perfect body & it was given to me by my Heavenly Father - I need to get it in shape though Thursday Nov 2, 1972 Today our sem class went to the Niagara welfare storehouse. Pres. Wilkins showed us around - it was so neat! The church provides 1st quality food & clothing for those members in need - And all the family has to do is pay tithing and obey commandments! What a program! What a church! What a gospel! Friday Nov 3 Today Bro George Romney came to B.Y.A. & I talked. It was neat - the other 2 high schools weren't chosen - ours was thought to be super and more responsive - I'm so glad I live in this country & have the opportunities that I do! Sat Nov 4 Debate kick-off - Madison. Elaine & I won all three debates! But the opponents weren't that hot. We have so much to do! I have so much to do! I went into impromptu - 5 times but an ex + 2 goods - which isn't too good. I'm --- Page 20 --- was sorta fun tho. Mom Dad & Judy went to Sugar - I stayed, then walked over to the Elk dance. Walked in, talked to Diane. Looked around & walked out. I kinda wanted to see David- I guess I kinda miss him - but I'm afraid its the attention I miss. It was raining & so neat! But I just walked slowly. It was beautiful - Some thoughts - Rain falls - Softly kissing my Eyes Cheeks - nose. The world is Dark and silent My footsteps the only Sound. I am alone, but Not really- For So there. Sunday Nov 5 Today was a super neat day - I love fast Sundays! Had the opportunity to bear my testimony - that I know the gospel is true - that God lives, and that I am very blessed. It was an excellent meeting. After lunch I wrote to Gary, then fell asleep. At 7 I started reading in my Bible - I was going to read for an hour - & Diane called & asked me if I wanted to go to a fireside. Hot dog! I went - Sat by Diane & Jeff (Chrisbon) & saw Kaler. Dean dared me to ask him to sit by me. I motioned to him - he came over & the meeting started, so he sat there. It was an excellent meeting - this girl Ther Sundee (America --- Page 21 --- talked. She's almost 19 - just 1 year older than me. Very spiritual, enthusiastic, happy, beautiful, and smart. Wow. She is really something else! It was really neat to hear her Dear testimony & the truthfulness of the church & the power of the priesthood & that prayers are answered. As I sat there, I just had chills! She's right - She knows - I know! I can be like her! I've got to improve myself. I asked Hulon to Sadie Hawkins - he has a date! Waaagh! What am I going to do? Who will I take! Oh well - Monday Nov. 6, 1972- I'm so happy! Today in my Comp class the guy gave us a speed reading lesson. Said 8% of America to sell us on a speed reading course. He wanted 5 take it so bad. So I came home & talked to Mom & we decided that she'd give it to me for Christmas - She's paying 55 & I'm paying 40. I can't wait! It starts Wednesday. Also, I decided I'm going to get my hair cut short in a gypsy shag - flat. Can't wait! Tuesday Nov 7 - National Everybody's- Golfcom won (again) - I had [candies?] full 3 teeth today. Then went to Dr. Brown (derira) & he gave me a prescription & some achne lotion sore, gums. Came home, then battery died, so I stayed home & sewed on my [PEP?] uni. Got so sick of it & and my machine! I've been doing [noon?] light stuff & thus been sewing for three --- Page 22 --- Wednesday Nov. 8, 1972 Stables came out today. I got all A's - not even any A-. Real, huh. The grades always make me happy, I always wonder "why" I'm not that smart - do I deserve all A's? I always get confused. DIANE WHEELER got all A's too! Pretty good, huh. I'm really super proud of her. Tonight I got my committee event - It was cool. My 1st speed reading class tonight. I think it will really be neat. I read 1 book tonight - cheap paperback but my EPD uniform done - Yea! It's almost 12:30 - Thursday EPD uniforms for 1st time - They're all right, I guess got out at 12:30 for Parent-Teacher [conf?]. All day tomorrow too! Yea! Cleaned up kitchen really good & got it working fine. Both Stereo & Lenco & hair or cracked - they thought it sounded good. Dull. I put some British Sterling Cologne on - that's what Gary used to wear & it's driving me crazy! I really like that guy. Friday Nov 10, 1972 Today we got out of school for Parent-Teacher conf. I went downtown & brought Gary a pen/pencil set for 7.00! It was so fun too, because I got to run around & just look at everything. I took my sewing machine in & learned [somewhat?] how to use it. Mom & I went to lunch - I got a parking ticket. Went over to Clark's & showed Sandy & they liked it. Worked on my quilt. Handy came. It's 12:30! I'm bushed. Today was good - relaxing --- Page 23 --- Saturday Nov 11, 1972 Today I really didn't do anything. I just sat around & talked to Sandy Grace & Mom. Went to Rock Show practice. Rod Stone Debate. Went to the Stake Dance. Danced with L Sherlock - Thank goodness for a Brett somebody Brett & L. & all [glory?] Jerry Lee Rich again. Rideric. I won't do VBS, came home to get money, went back, sat down, too crowded, left Saphire left Wealbank occupied & then & everything & she didn't have her wallet & I so she left. So I was there. The girls are all so beautiful, bright & I'm so Meet but Nice - Love it. This put left a group with un unheeled in the church - yeat. Sunday Nov. 12, 1972 Today was sorta neat. At was stake song. We will tell, & I walked in & there was David. I said hi & he about shocked him to death. He didn't say much. The song was really good. After, I saw David again, so I went over to him & said "I want you to know I'm sorry." This evening he called. & I talked to him & I asked him to Sadie Hawkins, which is Sat. night. He said he still likes me, & I bet I've know for sure now of I feel. Monday, Nov 13, 1972 Sen Council mtg all-sick out day. I gave F.H.E lesson tonight on "Having a brain need." & it was neat. We had real good rapport. My family is so cool! I Love 'em! --- Page 24 --- Tuesday Nov 14 Road drives tonight. I was upstage, make up, & other call bits. It was fun. Saw David for minute, I'm excited about going to Sadie Hawkins with him. It's going to be fun! I started my dress - it's going to be pretty, I hope. I got to bridge a little after school & it was fun. The split & I'm lied. Wednesday Nov 15 What a busy day! 9:30 Sem meeting 8:30 3/5 school 3:15-4:00 Political Club 4:00-6:00 Reading Class 11 houses at school. Wow! I still have a lot of homework & I'm so tired now! It's neat to be involved. Mrs. Campbell was on me in the Reading Class & said "I don't want to see big boys - she's too smart." I read all as fast as they fly. Bennett, Miss Barnes & almost everybody said, "I can't believe it!" I don't understand from - she's nice enough but she doesn't talk to me or write after class or anything - it seems like she doesn't care. Get like is Pinto what is the matter. I saved her a place in Reading, she sat down. She grilled up her skirt I moved clear across the room. Guh! I don't know whether to do. It's a good feeling to be involved & to be important & to be important! Thursday Nov 16 Roberts - Highland. I think Blueie & I liked both. We did pretty bad. Tomorrow, we have 1 more around. Tonight I had the opportunity to explain the Gospel to this girl & I went ahead & did my testimony. I had fears on, growing, but then after that, I was so happy because I have the truth, & nothing can take that [away?] [Page appears to be cut off at bottom] --- Page 25 --- from me. Debate isn't that important, but I've got to work on it. A goal I set - IT AM BECOMING A BEAUTIFUL PERSON. Everyday, I'm going to work on it - Kathy Zanger was our dem. teacher & she talked about temple marriage - wow I'm so excited about it. I want what (yes) I can, but it is sure going to be neat when I do! Friday - Debate. We lost 5 out of 6 debate. Not too good. Oh well - It's been an interesting day. I'm so happy the - because I am alive, I am me and I have the truth. I got a tape from Jerry & it is really neat. Yes sir, cool & his really learning a lot and his teaching is really increasing. I really like listening to him & learning from teaching. It's neat. Sat Nov 18, 1972 Well it's been exactly 5 months since I last got kissed. 5 mo'! Smile thanks! Tonight I worked David. It was fun - I don't understand him & it really must have been hard he debate had. Me class on slow dances. held my hand or put his arm around me - it was weird! Coffee over to Janet Hartlett for Pizza's salad & ole got stuffed & I'm sleepy - He did my new dress & my Sr. Picture. --- Page 26 --- Sunday Nov 19 I'm dead! Today was pretty neat. I made it easy to have Youth Council & etc. Jenevieve & I saw David, he brought me home. Monday Nov 20 Today for government, we got out of 5th & 6th to go on a survey! We went to a real shabby part of the district - the houses were almost shacks! That really makes me thankful for the beautiful home & family life I have. I'm so thankful for the gospel - for how it brings our family together. Tuesday Nov 21 I just read my own personal scriptures, revelation-ary Patriarchal blessing. I love it & every time I read it, I feel more blessed than ever. Everything in it is super special to me, but tonight the phrase that really thrilled me was "I promise you happiness throughout your life." How's that for a Promise? Believe & I had a really good talk tonight about the gospel & everything & she is really becoming a real girl. Wednesday Nov 22 This morning was our 1st morningside. It was so neat & there were so many kids, I was happy. Half I washed the nursery, then he said he'd take me home if I'd put up the bulletin board. He helped & it was fun. He's kinda silly! Anyhow, Luke, Roy came up & I saw her ring & its neat & etc. So exciting & she asked me to be a bridesmaid. It's so fun! The morningside was really inspirational, and made me so thankful --- Page 27 --- her met bobby, did talk to my family. Brother Masaki talked, & his friend. & did a little draw the war & everything. It really was inspirational Thanksgiving Day Nov 28, 1972 Thursday Today was really neat - everyone gathered around for dinner & after dinner we each told what we were thankful for. I said I'm thankful for my family because it was so many neat things I whitely am thankful for my parents & our health & our whole family. It was really neat. I just love my family - so much! Friday Nov 24 Cleaned house - Worked on quilt. Watched t.v. The family was together & it was Great! Cleaned closet I'm grateful I'm alive and happy Saturday Nov 25 Val Kayser called & asked me to go horseback riding with him (we had talked about it before). So I got ready & we went. Got [Sunday?] over to horse, & Linda said, she was a Mare, horse & real gentle. (We rode up to the junk yard & then got off & in that little road, start [already?]. I [threw?] x stop[?] her at the end of the road, but she turned the corner YEREVAN (Armenpress) — Today marks the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. A century ago an unprecedented tragedy occurred, changing the history and the fate of the Armenian people forever. In 1915, the Ottoman authorities began a systematic policy which led to the elimination of the Armenian population living in their homeland. A century after the calamity, Armenpress summarizes the number of countries that have officially recognized the Armenian Genocide. Although more than a century has passed, the international recognition of the Armenian Genocide remains incomplete. The Republic of Turkey continues to deny the fact of the Genocide, even though over 30 countries and dozens of regional administrations and international organizations have officially condemned the crime and recognized it as genocide. Argentina was the first state to recognize the Armenian Genocide in 1965, before the term genocide was included in international law and accepted by the UN. In 1975, the U.S. House Subcommittee on International Organizations adopted Resolution 148, which designated the Turkish massacres of Armenians as genocide. However, in 1985, the U.S. House of Representatives rejected a resolution to recognize the Armenian Genocide. In 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives adopted the Armenian Genocide resolution. Later, the Senate followed suit. In 2021, the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden officially recognized the Armenian Genocide. The following countries have recognized the Armenian Genocide: Uruguay (1965) was among the first countries to recognize the Armenian Genocide. Argentina (1993): The Argentine senate unanimously recognized the Armenian Genocide and established April 24 as the "Day for Tolerance and Respect among Peoples." France (2001): The French National Assembly adopted a bill recognizing the Armenian Genocide. Belgium (1998): The Belgian Senate adopted a resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide. Canada (1996 - 2004): Different parliamentary committees and the House of Commons recognized the Armenian Genocide. Greece (1996): The Parliament of Greece officially recognized the Armenian Genocide. Italy (2000): The Parliament of Italy recognized the Armenian Genocide. Germany (2016): The German Bundestag recognized the Armenian Genocide. Netherlands (2004): The Parliament of Netherlands recognized the Armenian Genocide. Poland (2005): The Parliament of Poland condemned the Armenian massacres and recognized them as genocide. Slovakia (2004): The parliament recognized the Armenian Genocide. Switzerland (2003): The parliament adopted a resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide. Czech Republic (2017): The Chamber of Deputies recognized the Armenian Genocide. Austria (2015): The Parliament of Austria recognized the Armenian Genocide. Chile (2007): The parliament recognized the Armenian Genocide. Lithuania (2005): The parliament recognized the Armenian Genocide. Russia (1995): The State Duma recognized the Armenian Genocide. Lebanon (2000): The parliament recognized the Armenian Genocide. Cyprus (1982): The parliament recognized the Armenian Genocide. Venezuela (2005): The National Assembly recognized the Armenian Genocide. Brazil (2021): The Parliament recognized the Armenian Genocide. Several U.S. states have also recognized the Armenian Genocide, including California, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Maine, Oregon, Virginia, Texas, Hawaii, Alaska, Louisiana, Montana, Colorado, Nevada, Minnesota, Vermont, Nebraska, South Carolina, Tennessee, Washington, Wyoming, Arizona, West Virginia, Kentucky, Delaware, Alabama, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Utah, South Dakota, Arkansas, and Mississippi, as well as Washington D.C. Many regional administrations throughout the world have also recognized the Armenian Genocide. The European Parliament recognized the Armenian Genocide in 1987. The World Council of Churches recognized the Armenian Genocide in 1983. The Permanent Peoples' Tribunal recognized the Armenian Genocide in 1984. The International Center for Transitional Justice recognized the Armenian Genocide in 2003. The Mercosur Parliament (the parliamentary body of the Southern Common Market) recognized the Armenian Genocide in 2007. The International Association of Genocide Scholars recognized the Armenian Genocide. The Latin American Parliament recognized the Armenian Genocide in 2015. The recognition and condemnation of the Armenian Genocide by the international community is not only a matter of historical justice for the Armenian people, but also serves as a vital step to prevent future genocides. --- Page 28 --- and kept going. It was so scary! The colt started slipping & I couldn't hang on. Of, I wept! Blacked out & heard Mom saying "Joyce, Joyce are you ok?" Are you alright? "Joyce!" It was weird. Anyway, I couldn't open my eyes & I thought "how neat, just like in the movies." But then I got up & I was so dizzy I had to hang on to Val. The horse had kept slipping down the road another ½ mile or so. I might have been dragged or trampled. So many things could have happened, I was real lucky. Called Linda & had my old hat on. I looked inside it & there was blood in it. Then I really got sick. Linda rode the horse home with Val. Val came to Linda's & took me home. I told asked me to go to Dr shop "Wicholas Hoffman" if it was needed. I went with them & it was fun & a little tense (as I so often was) but it was neat. Sunday Nov 21 Today, as I was sitting in church, I suddenly realized "how lucky I am to be alive!" Really! So many things could have happened yesterday. When I ache all over I called Mom & she had talked to [Kay?] about it. Her [back?] & Val had told her we were going riding. It's like a war & both sides are acting like it doesn't matter. She doesn't say anything to me & makes me mad. I was just thinking "Roxanne" told her we were going to the --- Page 29 --- said. But she didn't say anything about it. I wonder if he asked her first. Threw it over. Anyway, Diane kinda makes me up - something got it happen. Yup-here, I'm thankful that nothing worse happened to me, & I'm glad I'm Naive. Uncle & Aunt Say, Evelyn & Kelly today Monday Nov 21, 1972 This morning in Council meeting, we saw a film presentation on "temple marriage" (16 min) It was about boy meets girl, fall in love (slowly) Old car he goes on mission - get married in temple (& do) as opposed to a friend who "fall in love fast" get married "by October" instead of wait. I'm so happy I have the opportunity to get married in the temple! It's a great opportunity, but a great responsibility also! I can't wait - really! (But I can---) Got I asked to be in charge of refreshments for Senior Ball! (Alex & I) Maris in charge of decorations [?] year. Ylo! - I. Maybe I'm still not tonight, so won - I kinda think he likes me, but then I again - I don't Know! Oh well sure & go & senior Ball with him. Tonight in M.I.A we discussed the question: Do the gospel relevant? Yes. It affects me every day & every way, every act. It is very relevant to my life & felt so thoughtful I feel it — Wed Nov 29 I was happy today - happen to be alive! I got got into a good combination by [class?] or I - Now I'm feeling mixed up again. I why not go to Both! I'm so dead — --- Page 30 --- Thurs. Nov 30 After school was Sr. Ball meeting. I got depressed, why I think Joe really likes Diane. So I decided to walk home at 10 after 5. I felt sorry that I went outside & the world was so beautiful & boy we lucky to be alive! I walked about 1.9 miles in 15 or 20 minutes - then dad came. It was really neat - but cold & dark. Friday Dec 1 This morning Diane & I had a really good talk & resolved a few things. She hasn't been speaking to me because when she does, I make her feel inferior. She just feels inferior & here I am looking superior to her. So we got it all settled & decided no matter what happens well Val, well still be friends. OK! Great. Everything is beautiful. At lunch, we gave Diane the agenda for next week & at the bottom it said "Will you go to Senior Ball with me?" I saw it & we both started running She ran outside, I ran to the sem bathroom, screamed & hit the wall. Composed myself, walked out, found Diane. Went into bathroom Screamed & yelled & she's so happy its neat. So, but I don't understand! Oh well. I think he just doesn't want to get [tied?] down. Another good thing - I glanced (illegally) at my ACT score & I got 29!! Steve got 28! Really Wolffley got 28. Knotty Walters got 29! But Blake, 29! Jean Fogarty & Greg Snyder got 29 too. WOW! Makes me happy --- Page 31 --- Saturday December 2, 1972 Scott at Shelley. Sent both unwrapped packages. Went to BHS - Skyline game (we won - [boy?] 15 or 20 points!) Came home, Silene & I decided to go to Stk. dance. Danced with Cal & Darrell Debrat(?). Jim Crane was & got Sadie [?] & after dance Oh got partner for formal - it's Dec 16 I think! I want to go to "SB" so bad! Sunday December 3, 1972 Why am I so blessed as to have a Maaer? Tonight I read "Flowers for Algernon" a story of an idiot who, thru an operation, triples his I.Q. & becomes a genius. But then he regresses to what he was. It was so sad, I just started crying. And I prayed. I couldn't help it. It was so sad. How lucky I am to have intelligence, a healthy mind and body, a normal family life, and wonderful parents & friends. I wish to stay - I'm so happy to be alive. Gary got transferred again, & he's a senior Corpsman now! Real fun! It snowed & snowed today - there about 2 or 3 feet on the ground! It's beautiful! Well, I showered, washed hair etc & was all ready for bed & I wanted to go outside so I threw on some clothes & ran out! It was beautiful - quiet, not really dark, kinda grey-blue sky. Snowing softly but steadily. Snow up to middle of thies on car. I ran over to Jovannes, but she was in bed - I ran around. It was (& is) so beautiful! This is supposed to be a real bad blizzard - the wind is blowing & everything. Wow! It's beautiful! --- Page 32 --- Monday Dec 4, 1972 Chapel Meeting at 7:30 am. Wow it was beautiful. Sherri So excited about Sr Ball I went started at - for R.O.T.C We went to Old folks home & watched around & talked & sang. They were about 65 of us - I was a little behind. It was really thought- provoking too. Some of the girls couldn't take it - I almost cried myself it was real sad & made me realize how lucky I am to have such a wonderful family when I was thinking, it wasn't that hard to give 2 hrs. of my legs - just see unsying brought them so much happiness. (People fascinate me) Oh so selfish! Oh, so big involved in myself. But I love life! Tuesday December 5, 1972 This morning I woke up and it was 27° below 0!! Brrr - that's cold. We hoped school would close, but it didn't. Bruce couldn't start. Dad took me to school. At lunch, I went to the dorm for Biscay & I have to get another 2 prescriptions & oh no! Felt cost $20! Mom can't afford it. Decorated 5pm after school. M.D.A. It was 74° at noon - & the sun was shining brightly! It was beautiful, crisp, yet you couldn't breathe without your nostrils freezing together. --- Page 33 --- Wednesday Dec 6 Played S.F. Beat 39-45. It was cool-fun saw David but didn't talk to him - Diane & I had so much fun at the game - things are great between us, I think. I'm jealous tho - Who wouldn't be? Thursday, December 7, 1962 Tonight after Mom got home from work, we went down to the mall & I bought my velvet of Ronco. $25.00!! It's so beautiful, though. Now I just need a lot of things. So yet seeing & to get a date! I was talking to Cindy Kindle & She said she loved 'might set me up with her cousin. I want to go so badly! Mr. Burnett told me I get to read before some judges for the VFW Boys I wrote "The the Voice of Democracy" contest. Whoppee. It sucked some place today. Beautiful! Friday Dec 8 1962 Bt'D. got hubs 54-53 in a close fought game It was fun. Darn! I want to go & "39" like talked about it all Sun. Dumb Boys! Today at school, Net me that I was a recluse. That's Icky is 4000 miles away, & things will never be the same. I got a letter from him - he's a 3S. Company. Lost his friend John Oboy at his stalking on The [unclear?] front. He's happy tho. Still wrote him a letter too - he's great. I just love him. --- Page 34 --- Saturday December 9, 1972 Went Christmas shopping with Diane [dig?] at 10:30 & got home a 7:30, I was so bushed! Got almost all my shopping done, tho. We had so much fun & really love her. Junior ball is 2 weeks from tonight So got so much to do on refreshments! I want to go so bad!! Sunday December 10, 1972 Today was a great Sunday, as usual! After Sat. nite, we had a youth council mtg & we saw a film about Youth Council meetings, work, and it was really neat. I love being involved in our church! Monday Dec 11, 1972 Seminary Council at 7:00 Val picked me up - went & got Diane. She said "there's no school" - but we had our Sem. meeting anyway & got home at 11:30 went to library till 5:30 & got out Christmas tree! Went up to Christmas tree lane at Rich with Sandra & family & Sandy & Diane. It was fun - Diane lent me her hat - a soft Christmas-y [Letterman?] & its cool - like this song that goes: "I'll spend Christmas all alone this year, All alone and blue I'll be glad to walk the many miles just to be alone with you Folks spend Christmas in their homes each year - all around the Christmas tree - Fire places, many happy faces All except for you and me It's Christmas time - my thoughts returned to days gone by with you - --- Page 35 --- Now I'm alone. You're far away, Can't help feeling kinda anxious blue. Only thing that keeps me warm is knowing that you feel the same. For we know, in June it won't be snowing. On the day you take my name - (met my plane -) Sat or What? I read Doug Wheeler's mission call today, & I just started crying, about Jerry, I guess - It was weird Tuesday 12 Brad told me the other officers of KPD think I'm a dictator & we never do anything. I feel real bad were having a meeting tomorrow. Jim's going to find out what skuttling you try Did - It was Jean. Started a "plot" with Brad/Jessica! Bet it was kinda fun - Made my door decoration - it's after 12 & I'm dead - Wed. Dec 13 Beat Snake River 71-48. I got depressed. Vols Dreams hid each other so much!! Thurs Dec 14 On Mary's B.M. show. It was fun. Recited Party at Pracle - then studied at Dianna's till 1:30. It's 3:00 now Val Hill asked me to go to Ball & I consented! I'm such a dork! Oh well - I'm going & go HAVE FUN! --- Page 36 --- Friday) Dec 15 Got our top of formal- it's going to be beautiful!! We got to really sup early. Diane called out 11:30 & she'd been with Val since school- He told her he thought she was perfect! Glew-O wonder what my problem is! I think it's cool that he likes her so much (he really does!! wow!) She really likes him too it's cool. Maybe 1) I'm too aggressive. 2) He doesn't want to compete with me. (ha ha) David Seckman told me he saw my IQ as 153-I can't believe it. Sat. Dec 16 Got my formal almost done- it's BEAUTIFUL! All I have to do is sew on rhinestones zipper hem & cuffs (snap) it's so cool I'm excited. Want to sit & dance (or should I say concert :) The band was good. Stupid boys! Can't let them get me down. Jill anyway went to find David. Oh well- Sun Dec 17 Today was nice- Pouy (Mothers, Farewell), [Painted?] window. Helped bring room [Decorated?]. Trey Florint studied for Sr Level, so I have to get up early. It's 11:00 now- --- Page 37 --- Monday December 18, 1972 Stayed after to sign Sen Council Break- fast & got to talking, & he said he feels inferior to me! Still now I felt towards all'em & B. Diane too. He said "You got it even respect" - well, He really likes me, I'm relieved - everybody's been telling me how smart I am, and I'm afraid it's going to my head. I don't know. It's scary! Went over to Mary's to study for Egyptian test - there's so much I don't [know?] - Psalm 108: 13 Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies. Tuesday Dec 19, What a day. Went to Jim- he gave me 3 new prescriptions & enough pills to last 2 wks! That was cool - I think my pace is getting better. After school was "big first" SCHOLASTIC TOURNAMENT! We won 95½-15 (Roby). I answered 5- 1 right, 1 wrong. We never had so much fun! It was a blast! It's so fun to have a brain, but there are many things I don't know! Then tonight was our first group & it turned out great! Dear Diary. --- Page 38 --- Wed. Dec 30 Diane came over- We worked on our formals (They're beautiful!) until about 3:00 am., were finished. Bet they are neat! Skyline beat us 83-54 or (something) Thurs. Dec 31 I've been DEAD today. 1 more day of school rediculious! I'm tired. 3 hrs sleep last night Friday Dec 32 - [32?] Last day! Hallelujah! I Rex & Mark [centerpiece?]. I got 7 6th. Decorated after school, went to game I.C. - work 59-48 It was cool decorated till 12:15. I'm dead. Talked to Kirk Clark - he is really cool! Has neat [43?] Changed. He really admires Steve & Lori. Try Rasmussen came over after the game & talked to me & helped me & I think he likes me! In fact I think he's asked me to go to pep! If I didn't have a date I still would love to go out with him! Saturday Dec 23 Senior Ball Worked on Senior Ball from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 1 hr. break. I was ready at 9:00 & Val called - he had a flat! so about 30 after 10 he came & I was really to scream! I really had fun tho - & looked pretty good, I thought. Val even complimented me! I wasn't neat a lot --- Page 39 --- 4 kids were changing dances - I danced with Roy Pearson, Gary (Roy's date) and Val Farmer once - & we really danced all over the place. It was cool & Diane especially had fun. The refreshments were really good and beautiful - the whole thing was beautiful. I was up 'til 2:23 today today. I got 3 weeks & a whole pink & red - They're beautiful! I'm dead & Val is nice, good looking & I did have fun. Sunday December 24 Christmas Eve, It's about 1:30. I went till 12 - ate, dishes, made Dan & Roy help a cake (all four their their animals tomorrow) March on family evening (I got a beautiful off white skirt from Judy & a beautiful wool necklace from Mom & Dad - beautiful.) Made almost all Rozanne's mouse. Monday December 25, 1972 Christmas Slept up at 6:00. It was beautiful. Colleen, Jim & their kids are here, Vicki and Ron too. It was so neat watching the little kids. I had such a nice Christmas - I got so much! I really shouldn't have gotten anything - since I got to that selfish class for my present got the greatest Christmas present I got was the realization that I have a wonderful family, & the spirit of loving in our family, and the spirit of God is here. --- Page 40 --- I got from Judy a gift while she'd stayed, bookends that a beautiful green Scottie & material for new or something. Jane - the short, fluffy rugmaker (love it) Roxanne, solid perfume, back gel & milkbath, Kathy took through for 100 days - they (most wonderful) a stuffed Koala bear, made with real kangaroo fur. It's so darling - I love it. I'm naming them Huey. Santa, adults my Reading class Alternately Girl & Challenge free (I'm sure this will be one of my sweetest favorite books in the world! I love it but sadly.) Stationery, nine weeks - undies, a golden good necklace (all in girls really) have they then beautiful & it really beautiful hostess gown. (I love it) I had a wildly wonderful Christmas & I love my family so much I can't believe it. Tuesday Dec 26, 1972 Today is 6 yrs old today! Anyhow - I went over 68 Sinclai bright & she cut my hair in a shag! My hair! I think I like it - I'll have to wait another week or so to be sure though. Stopped in my aunt went downtown felt some stationery from Mel like they used to write to me on! --- Page 41 --- Fri- Val asked me to go to all disco. Said no. Stayed w/ Rebecca worked at library all day on research paper Sat- received grades- what a shame (sound), Do what of this! Danced w/ Val?? - he stole my heart. Danced w/ David Sun- December 31, 1972 Tonight was really special. I went to a dance/dance at 10:00 p.m. and [first?] I had a really good speaker. Then they turned the line over to the audience for testimonies. I thought "Lord - this will be short." But Dan, I really had a feeling. Tell me I ought to go up, but I just my testimony to the truthfulness of the gospel, & tell [?] their [sub-family?] Now thankful I was for all this message. It was really a humble and wonderful way to end 1972. 1973 Quietly following "the meeting" was a dance. & the Graduate Council playful I danced w/ David a few times. He was really nice - it was ok. The very first thing I said in 1973 was "Happy New Year, Harry!" It was neat. January 1st 1973 (Monday) Worked on my research paper went over to David's & talked to him. I really do love him - So grateful for my friends and loved ones. I thought about Mary quite a deal. I sure do like him. Tuesday - Back to school! [ugh!] Come home sick. Maybe M.S.U. started on pilot. --- Page 42 --- Well School - Stayed up until 4 working on research paper Thursday - Slept till 8 - I stayed home from school, worked on my research paper - finished it at 10:00, worked on my guilt until 3:00 am Friday!! Friday - Got up at 4:30 - Morningside w/ Gini Helmer was really good. Dragged thru the day. Slept from 5:00 - 8:00, Dan came over. Watched tv debate until 11:00, went to bed! Saturday, January 6th Brianco Tv tournament at Blackford. Val and I debated 5 rounds, when I lost 1. It was really neat - if we would've won, we would've got 1st in the championship division. It was a lot better than debating with Bobbie - I liked it, kinda, but there are so many better things I could be doing! I don't know if it's worth it - Ghi it must be. Val is [?] nice, & Diane is deadly & "The only way we can change our circumstances is To Change Ourselves" Sterling W. Sill --- Page 43 --- Sunday Jan 7 Ashley on February Meeting, Sandy Clark (Jarratt Mt. Laurel) was confirmed. She got up by Bear Mt. Restaurant & she said - she really loves Nancy & with thankful he was on a mission & I started crying right in church. Then she really needed a hug a lot lately. But I'm still so glad he is where he is & I am where I am. I'm so thankful to be alive! (Even if I am half dead!) Mon Jan 8 I'm so thankful that I can see him & go to Bonneville We went to Rigby for Pre-Black-snake speaking tournament - I went in Impromptu - so did Cal. We both got in finals. We cut by about 40-50 contact with! I got a 2,3,1 & 4th. (I'm 4 was in final). It was kinda fun tho. Anyway, the kids I saw at Rigby were strange - Tonight we had a KPJ meeting & it was very good, & our March of Dimes Campaign that is going to be good! #6! Tuesday Jan 9 (Scholarship) Got my financial statement ready & sent in - I might not make it! because I was supposed to have it in 3 weeks ago or due. But I might still have a chance - Tonight I decided I want to get a necklace I can sleep crying lately - really! Honestly - neat huh - Tonight it walked to H.O & it was about 6°! The snow just sparkled! It was really-ful! I loved it! I'm getting a cold ___ --- Page 44 --- Flashback! In the Summer of '72. This summer has been one of the greatest experiences of my life thus far. It's weird I think of me because I didn't keep a journal. So I shall try to record some of the experiences I had. We got out of school the 14th of May, & I went to Dover on the 29th. I lived at the "Seville Apartments" 100 N. 153 E. Apt #24. My roommates were Vicki (my sister) Kathy Quilter; from American Fork. She was attending Nursing School at Dover Tech. I just loved her. Long brown hair, beautiful brown eyes. 31. Cherie Anderson: plump, Long, beautiful, red, chestnut; no real breaks - lovely, thick hair always (usually) happy, bouncing around everywhere. Enthusiastic, lots of fun. Soren's [?] too. Summer School at "Y" (30) Jackie Sneller, Greek, black hair, former WAC, Summer School. Critical, a little odd - kind of set in her ways. She's 31. But she was fun sometimes too. Spiritual! Georgia Ripplinger - 5'4", 85 lbs. Skinny! Messy. She was our roommate & she was filthy - I mean she'd eat stuff on the bed 500 [high?]. You couldn't tell if she was in there or not. She seldom did washing, she bought her clothes at D.I. She got engaged while I was there, & she bought her wedding dress at D.I. I got the impression her room wasn't too "spic" up for money though. She had a real nice, tan colored hair, & --- Page 45 --- She was a barrel of laughs. She could get up laughing & she'd laugh 'til it hurt! She's 63 & got married in August. We had some real times. Other people who became very special to me very as follows: I met my family (& was in the 8th or 9th grade I when) Leroy Brackin was our father. A big giant S.S. he was tall, skinny, reminded me of Claude Renda. Very spiritual, very opinionated. Always found the good in people. He ate with us! was always at our house. He had a crush on Vicki, she didn't have one on him. Rather liked him tho- Rich Nelson, 25, whom I had a crush on. He shared with me, took me swimming at his apartment, flirted & stuff. I guess I knew what he was on spiritually tho. I thought he liked me, he liked everybody. He about died when he found out how old I was. As a matter of fact, most people thought I was older than Vicki. I was funny. John Bryson, former son of M'ovick" was my mother. We always did neat things. He was our sunday school Teacher, 20, who was very. He was a fantastic teacher - I learned a lot from him. I was a reaching Teacher for belief, society - & put in the Committee to plan the ward closing social. I was really included, Everyone accepted me as well. Another brother, Sam (Simon Purnaglo) - I had a crush on him, & he liked me, too. Used to come over. His dad's --- Page 46 --- a member of the mafia, he's worked for them, Matt mentions, & was really a bad boy. He even had a baby, but the mother & baby both died. Joined the church because of Lynn, loved my Lynn. Was a Marine for a summer. Will go for walks, just come over, we'd sit on the fence outside. I really liked him, one night he didn't come to me S.Q., and he had a date - Pete kept flag, he came over & said he was engaged to So flag. announcement we all dropped - He told Nicki & Nicki came & got me at work & told me. Lynn came over & told me about it & told me he loved me & didn't want me to be hurt. It was a blow to my ego. Our apartment was really nice and had a swimming pool. --- Page 47 --- Wed Jan 10, 1973 Diane went to SJU today. MOM at lunch worked on talk, debate & P.O. Talked Diane dishes I'm dead! I'm listening to classical music "Moonlight Sonata" - reminds me of Mary. Prof do I like him - Thurs. I just got through checking my talk on women's marriage...! I do need help, do I want to get married in the temple! I really cannot point. But I must - for at least 3 years more, and that really isn't very long. I love Larry - ring around my neck (on a chain) today, & I don't wish to tell anybody. It was near. I got my Sr. Bill problems today - they're good. I love him. But looks really good too! I'm hoping & he's alive. A member of the only true church, and ME!!! Friday Blackenoke Debate. We went but got really sick, so she went home. Blake Cahill debated with me - & we did ok, I guess. But he is weird. I didn't do too well at impromptu - only got in finals the. Oh they did it weird this time - 1st round, abstract nothing 2nd round, quotation "Superstition is the religion of feeble-minded people." 3rd & news event - & I don't know anything about news! I was scared - got my slip, the 1st line didn't even ring a bell. And the last was "Northern Ireland - What is its future?" That's what panel I was on & I'm [world?]! I about died - don't tell me Lou doesn't hear & answer prayers - that's a long example, but worthwhile I feel. Also - tonight --- Page 48 --- Mike was talking, and he said he didn't think marriage necessary & he was bringing up all his uncertain ideas & I couldn't stand it! He said he & [?] was false - that he could write it & all about it [?] - his second hope I'm afraid. You can't solve the truthfulness of the gospel with facts & figures - [arguments?] & debates. It has to be there, the spirit. & I think [he's?] simply closed his mind to the possibility. Oh dear - Mom [Phil?] & Judy went to S.A.C. - I wanted to go! So I'm home alone - & deal with [crossed out text] going King on a chain both day - Sat [vertical?] -ed Mike & I went flower - [blog?] & the dogs was a [hug?], so it next to the flag Oh well - I'm surprised we did so well & got 1st speaker 3 times 2nd once (To Mike - & we had = points) & 4th speaker once [?] that judge twelve, Natid gave! He said "my [manuscript?] bothered him... Oh well!" All in all, I did pretty good. Not too good on impromptu - Oh Well - Mary & Cindy made finals - we watched on T.V. - They look & do good 2nd - It was too bad, they they really did win - Oh well - Cal is still hurt Sick & I'm home alone again - Sun - January 14, 1973 Today is Dickie's 21st birthday - & I didn't get to see Roy. Off goes my 3rd [?] Sacrament Meeting & it turned out pretty good - I really did some dumb things in my talk (Like say I can't wait to get married!) Dick - But Carols loved it, & they told me they --- Page 49 --- loved me! They told me I looked skinny & everything. & it's so neat- Everybody came over there & ate - it was fun! Clark said they wished they would've taped it! Nice huh. Diane said "Simple by the River" & she did such a beautiful job! It was really neat. Mrs. Clark said it was the best seminary program she'd ever seen. I was happy - & I'm tired- Monday Jan 15 I came home from school & read and then typed a letter for a scholarship. Political club meeting - we played football after it was fun. Worked on [unclear?] plants. I'm so dumb! Sis'll set! I'm [unclear?]. In Life Management we saw a film by BYU called "Child Waiting for" and it was neat! It really made me think & be grateful that I am going to wait for a while before I marry- Tuesday Jan 16, 1973 Well, I debated after school. Wow. I'm afraid I really hurt him because I told him everything I thought! He was conceited - oh dear. He was [unclear?] & said & told to Diane for an hour. Got ready for bed at was 11:00 just up. Mom's hair - now it's almost 12:00. I'm [unclear?] in the bible now! --- Page 50 --- Wednesday Jan 17, 1973. Maryit called & asked me to the shred Friday nite. We're doubling with Ray, Ray & Merle retarded. Lou tryed again. Miragley, it should be a challenge (& something). I got 39 letters today (!) One from BYU, inviting me to go anywhere confidence Feb 5. I want to go! Another from Utah State, asking me to come stay for a Feb 9-10 class & take a test & compete. (like $5,000 scholarship) Who said we poor - I'll who's who a member the of Competitive years, now. The game I told Val I couldn't debate at Richfield (Feb 3) or FDSC (Boise, Feb 9-10) & he got mad & said those things were important. It really hurt my feelings because I think they are important - oh, I don't understand why I act like I do. & Val I who really lead, I'm so ignorant! I'm tired (as usual) Thursday. In govt - Mary got into a religeous discusion [sic] with Rene & Don, then Mr. Batchelen & me. At looked into 3rd hour. Val #, came in & asked why & got my hair cut, guy I looked alright before. Thanks - ningman - Mary boasted walked out hurly scury [hurry scurry?]. She got in a discussion with someone all this stuff because of the Church - She used religion thinks for fisheritres - It was kinda neat. Riane said "But ats all to in everything, not just Sunday" It was thuthfull -