HIGH LIFE : A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Malls and Beaches Are on ‘A’ List of Places to Be

The Nelson boys--David and Ricky . . . and even Ozzie--spent their spare time at the malt shop.

The “Happy Days” gang congregated at Arnold’s.

And Gidget, Moondoggie and the Big Kahuna could be found under the sun in the sand and the surf.

Hot Topics wonders: “Where is your favorite hangout and why?”

“I really love to shop and go to the movies--good movies.” Heidi Allred, 15, sophomore, Brea-Olinda

“The beach, because I like to surf and just watch the ocean.” Jeff Addicks, 14, freshman, Brea-Olinda

“Fish Hill, where the swim team and polo people hang out, because it’s the place to be and it’s tradition.” Eric Turner, 16, junior, Buena Park

“I like to go to the park with my friends, because it’s quiet and we can talk, concentrate or have a picnic.” Marianne Bourgeois, 16, senior, Connelly

“Balboa, because there are lots of people and it’s really busy. I don’t like quiet places.” Andrea Budyn, 17, senior, Connelly

“Jack-in-the-Box, because that’s where everybody goes.” Jennifer Johnson, 14, freshman, Cypress

“My house, because I can just kick back.” Tanya Powell, 17, senior, Cypress

“Laguna Beach--the creative culture.” Teeny Orlandella, 16, junior, Dana Hills

“I like to go to the mall, because it’s fun and air-conditioned.” Kelly St. John, 15, sophomore, Fullerton

“The library, because there is a constant intellectual surrounding.” Monica Marciccini, 17, senior, Irvine

“The beach, because I like to rock-jump.” Carl Jackson, 17, senior, Irvine

“Since I like to dance, I like to hang out at Cloud 9 at Knott’s Berry Farm.” Alina Demeter, 16, senior, Los Alamitos

“A party, because everybody’s always there and in a good mood.” Cori Marta, 17, senior, Orange

“I like to hang out at the new movie theater in the Rossmore Center in Seal Beach because of the funny, entertaining movies they show.” Trisha Ginsburg, 14, freshman, Los Alamitos

“An elementary school at nighttime, with my girlfriend, because it’s peaceful and quiet.” John Chase, 17, junior, Mission Viejo

“I really don’t ever just ‘hang out.’ I think for the most part, it’s something that teen-agers used to do in the good ol’ days.” Bob Anderson, 17, senior, Pacifica

“Knott’s (Berry Farm), because it’s a fun place to meet guys.” Gina Capotrio, 16, junior, Rosary

“Everywhere--I like that because I seem to enjoy myself there. It’s my way of life.” Bill Peters, 17, senior, Southern California Christian

“Church, because I like to be with my friends and there’s fellowship.” John Chu, 16, junior, Sunny Hills

“Anywhere my friends want to go. I’ve got the car, so I’m their taxicab.” Sam Garcia, 16, junior, Western

“Woodbridge Center, because it’s the only place to go.” Kelly Fisher, 14, freshman, Woodbridge

Next Week’s Hot Topic:

If you could attend any other high school in Orange County, which would it be and why?

Hot Topic responses gathered by Jooyoung Lee (Brea-Olinda), Dena Oswald (Buena Park), Jennifer Chen (Connelly), Blythe Latimer (Cypress), Dana Wilshin (Dana Hills), Colleen Cruz (Fullerton), Adria Silva (Irvine), Jennifer Vineyard (Los Alamitos), Jenny Henderson (Marina), Janet Stouder (Mission Viejo), Jennifer Turner (Orange), Crystal Fu (Pacifica), Asra Hashmy (Rosary), Melanie Fowler and Stacey Kimsey (Southern California Christian), Marney Cheek (Sunny Hills), Heather Orey (Western) and Tomarra Wilds (Woodbridge).