FHSTheFlash The Flash Volume 46, Issue 6 April 2006 | Page 19

May 2006

Opinion/Editorial

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From fish flies to one body
By Laura Bohde ‘06
Flash Contributor
The life of a fish fly never
exceeds 24 hours. While the
hot sun hangs in the summer
atmosphere, an explosion of
tiny winged creatures burst
into the sky, eager to attach
themselves to the nearest
grimy brick building. Meanwhile, the sun methodically
advances to her daily settings
as hours steadily pass on the
clock. By the next morning,
this active bunch becomes
nothing more than tiny skeletons on old forgotten buildings, hollow and dead.
As humans living in the
21st century, our general life
expectancy ranges from 65
to 80 years. Though we are
typically guaranteed more
than 24 hours on this earth,
it is best to use our individual
talents and gifts to the best
of our ability. As I am approaching the end of my high
school career, I have learned

a great many things. I am
now more positive than ever
that each one of us is placed
where we are for a purpose.
While in that specific location, opportunities arise in
which we are tested and ultimately have the power to
influence others in a positive
way.
Though it is our responsibility to successfully manage
our time here on earth, camaraderie is essential as well;
we can make use of our time
through the help of others.
As Paul says in 1 Corinthians
12:12-13, “The body is a
unit, though it is made up of
many parts; and though all its
parts are many, they form
one body. So it is with Christ.
For we were all baptized by
one spirit into one bodywhether Jews or Greeks,
slave or free- and we were
all given the one spirit to
drink.” This elementary connection – human to human-

is the most important relationship in the world. We
thrive off of others; we crave
attention and emotion. These
basic facts emphasize the
importance of human support. We are not guaranteed
an easy, stress free life; however, it is during those difficult times in which true
friendship proves itself. I am
well aware of Fraser High
School’s diversity, and quite
honestly, I believe it is a
blessing. We need to see past
outward appearances, transcend the petty rivalry and
band together. After all, we
are one body.
Finally, I challenge you,
strong and vivacious Ramblers- don’t become like the
thousands of dead fish flies
lining old windows; instead,
be bold and utilize your time
here on earth to its maximum.

Under the first amendment of the Constitution, there are
two rights that shape everyday life here at Fraser High
School. The first is freedom of speech, which is the reason
I’m still here writing this, and the second is freedom of religion, which creates the diversity we see everyday at school.
Both of these draw really faint lines in an environment like
FHS, and we often don’t pay much attention to where they
lie. Recent posters and articles, however, have made me
want to darken these lines for my fellow students and give
my opinion on why they shouldn’t be crossed.
Every student has the right to say and write what he or she
wants: I avidly support this. I know from experience that
expressing feelings about an issue is important for most
people. Everyone here also has the right to believe in and
practice any religion he or she pleases: I support this as well.
What all of us students need to respect, though, is that this
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