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Girls' Dorm Gives Experience

Students Learn About Life Away From Home

Living in the same building as other "dormies.” Staying after "Having lived there for three and other places on the week­
some 65 other girls might seem school for activities is never a years, I feel that the dorm ends.
difficult. However, this is the problem, either. offers a unique environment for Although the girls' dorm may
only choice for many Pine Crest One of the best advantages learning about yourself and the not be an exact replica of
students, and most seem to of dorm life is the valuable need for friendship and trust "home" and some students
accept it. experience every dormie ... also respect for privacy." complain about its faults, it
The girls' dorm does offer shares. With people from coun­ Of course, the dorm does does offer certain benefits,
many fringe benefits. Its prox­ tries such as Venezuela, Aus­ place certain restrictions on plus a unique experience in life
imity to classrooms is a definite tria, and Saudi Arabia, the dorm students that may seem unfair. that make it a special time for
convenience. Futhermore, offers an international flair to However, there is time for its inhabitants.
companionship is always avail­ the Pine Crest community. As relaxation, including frequent
able from both faculty and junior Helen Lee commented, trips to the movies, the mall,

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Dorm supervisor Ms. Karen Edwards,
Corey Micoleau, Giselle Downing, and
Alessandra Griffiths enjoy some free
time together.
Early on a Saturday morning, Judy
Winston makes the most of her day off
in front of the television.

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