C6 - Sunday, December 11, 1983 - North Shore News Survey shows decline in number of teen had lots to contribute. Thompson said, ' Talk about peer pressure that smoking among teeenagers is declin- ing. The students ask some very important and = in- telligent questions when we don’t want to smoke, no one_ give our presentation. I’m impressed.”’ When it comes to tobacco advertisers, students are wise. They realize that ‘‘the people who advertise these products couraged encountered mixed opinions. LAST MONTH, the B.C. One student said: ‘‘I] don’t Lung Association gave a_ think that there is such a presentation on smoking thing as peer pressure. If you hazards, to four grade 9 P.E. classes at Hillside Secondary School in West Vancouver. As a follow-up, one of Lyn Hillside abstain. B.C. Lung Morris’ gym classes, was in- Assocation’s smoking cessa- terviewed and the students tion coordinator Shirley ay will force you to.’’ Most of the students at Campbell's __ Soup f rh OA Cream of Mushroom HELPER 2.7 9° % 10 fl. oz. tin for WOODWARD’S SUPREME (BUDGET? Tomato Juice Wii Co 48 fl. oz. tin 97° WOODWARD’'S CALIFORNIA Raisins 2 ib. pkg. 2.45 Dark Seedless Canada Fancy (BUDGET? HELPER LIMIT 3 LBS OIET COKE OR REGULAR Coca-Cola 2 \itre bortie PLUB DEPosrt 1.67 Clamato Cocktail 48 1 0. wn 1.95 “I’m en- seem to think that the public is incredibly stupid and ex- tremely gullible.’’ It’s true that the consumer is often taken for granted and prodded by high pressure marketing techniques that play on human weakness and Canada Grade A Woodward's Butter 2°2° PER CUSTOMER foibles. 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She said, ‘‘smok- ing is not ‘in’. Most of our students don’t smoke because they know how destructive it is. They’re getting the ‘message’. Our school is engaged in ‘counter-attack’ programs, arranged by our student council.’’ Old Style, Black Forest or Deli Farm Shortbread AL] Coates sdocre tt veercned fir WWers WOODODW ARTS (OWN L doren Se AY Mince Meat Tarts Serve hHdot and with Rum Sauce pay. 2.39 C7 - Sunday, December 11, 1983 - North Shore News smokers in North Shore highschools they were encouraged to be responsible about the smok- ing decision. It’s a wonderful thing that our youth are fighting back *‘rebellious’’. The one maining stigma, at this point, re- against activities that hinder seems to be the social aspect their growth and potenual. They are certainly more con- cerned with quality in life and education. 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