volume level acceptable for any given time of day. No one should feel such pressure for perfection. The simple answer here is to mind our manners, especially when the sun fades into darkness and many of our island friends and neighbors seek the solace of slumber. Save some energy for another day, turn down that music, cease the cornhole and curtail all boisterous behaviors that might preclude those near you from getting a full night’s rest. I thank you, sincerely, because beauty sleep is clearly falling by the wayside, and that is something that should motivate us all into compliance. It is not a mere suggestion to adhere to the policies set forth by our local powers that be. We have decibel limits for a reason. This island is a peaceful, tranquil place in which to reside, and while horseplay can be a joyful, necessary experience, there is a time and a place, and 2 a.m. on a residential avenue meets neither the time nor the place requirement for raucous behavior. Seventy decibels seems to be the max level of noise permitted at any given point in time on our island, and even this level is not tolerated after 10 p.m. While I would be hesitant to proclaim to be an expert on what 70 decibels sounds like exactly, I can most assuredly discern between an appropriate level of noise and those levels of noise that are, dare I say it, rude. No one expects you, dear neighbor, to possess a sound level meter to determine the proper I consider myself an enjoyer of merrymaking. Music, social gatherings, parties, if you will, are all things I not only tolerate but also activities in which I revel. Frankly, I’m also of the mindset that beauty sleep is a luxury — nay — a requirement, for a happy, healthy existence. I myself require less beauty sleep than the average creature because I am naturally aesthetically pleasing. However, at times it is nearly impossible for even a gentleman as handsome as me to acquire adequate, restful slumber on our fair isle. Which leads us to the crux of the matter—noise ordinance violations. In the spirit of graduation season, our editorial team wants to celebrate Isle of Palms families whose children recently graduated from any level of schooling. Congratulations to the following college graduates on all your recent accomplishments and we wish you success in your future endeavors. Island Raised Congrats, college grads! TO BE FRANK, BEWARE OF SLEEPING BEAUTY -FRANK PEOPLE & PETS 26 IslandVibesIOP.com College of Charleston The Citadel Editor’s Note: Island Raised is a monthly series celebrating Isle of Palms families doing big things on and off the island. To share your most recent life accomplishment, contact Editor@IslandVibesIOP.com. Keep vibing, the team at Island Vibes COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON Kathi Schuitema of Isle of Palms graduated summa cum laude from the College of Charleston with a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art. THE CITADEL Savannah Fisher of Isle of Palms graduated from The Citadel’s South Carolina Corps of Cadets Class of 2025 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. Enjoy the journey, never stop learning and spread positive vibes wherever you go! UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA Kennedy Carroll of Isle of Palms graduated from the University of Alabama with a Master of Science degree. Shaina Slotchiver of Isle of Palms graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Information Sciences. EMERSON COLLEGE Emma Heeke of Isle of Palms graduated from Emerson College with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts Production.
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