High Life : A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : ‘What Is the Meaning of Life?’
The first loincloth-wearing and club-bearing philosophers probably wondered why they existed. In an attempt to give a teen-age perspective on an age-old question, Hot Topics asks, “What is the meaning of life?”
“To always live as if it was your last day and everyone was going to remember you by what you were doing at that moment.” Malinda Lutz, 16, senior, Kennedy
“There’s no point to life. If all of these bad things are happening, then life doesn’t mean much.” Jennifer Davis, 14, freshman, Los Alamitos
“To reach all of your goals and to live to the fullest.” Phuc Tran, 17, senior, Magnolia
“We are all put here for a specific purpose, and that is to better the world in our own way.” Diana Castellanos, 14, sophomore, Kennedy
“To be happy, have fun and be all that you can be.” Kathleen Mead, 15, freshman, Kennedy
“To have dreams and goals and make the best of them.” Cassandra Leon, 17, senior, Magnolia
“To be able to conquer all obstacles and to succeed.” Allen Akau, 17, senior, Anaheim
“To be happy in whatever you do.” Jarrod Kula, 17, senior, Canyon
“Living every moment to its fullest.” Cheryl Vick, 15, sophomore, Buena Park
“To live and work and enjoy being here.” Danny Miller, 14, freshman, Kennedy
“Happiness, friendship, love and peace on earth.” Karen Baker, 16, senior, Kennedy
“Fulfilling one’s destiny.” Rick Casarez, 17, senior, Fullerton
“Happiness in everything you do.” Dawn Wallauch, 17, senior, Brea-Olinda
“Finding something you enjoy that fulfills you.” Greg Wyatt, 16, junior, Kennedy
“To live, to have children, to be happy and then to die.” Matt Coleman, 16, senior, Cypress
“To enjoy yourself and to do whatever you can to make the world better.” Jennifer Smith, 13, freshman, Kennedy
“To do your best and reach your goals.” Nicole Hedtke, 16, junior, Kennedy
“To better the world around you.” Amanda Cramp, 17, senior, Los Alamitos
“The effect you have on other people as a human being.” Remy Ito, 15, sophomore, Kennedy
“Using your time wisely while it lasts and living it up.” Brooke Miyasaki, 15, sophomore, Kennedy
“Happiness, love, family, relationships, friends, helping each other out and getting good grades in school.” Amberly Sohm, 15, sophomore, Los Alamitos
“To do whatever your heart desires.” Joanne Mead, 16 junior, Kennedy
