Abilene High School - Flashlight Yearbook (Abilene, TX)

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Thanksgiving brings a relief after exams In a time when people contemplated turkey and dressing and traditionally counted their blessings, students looked toward Thanksgiving with mixed feelings. For some students, one ominous obstacle remained to be hurdled before they could enjoy four days of freedom ... trimester exams. Exemption was a doubtful possibil- ity for these numerous Abilene High stu- dents due to an unfortunate combination of absences, tardies and citizenship grades. Despite the threat of ulcers from trimester exams, students felt compelled to share their material means with the less fortunate to enrich their Thanksgiving holiday. The student council sponsored Thanksgiving baskets and an assembly to commemorate the event. The students’ con- tributions of food to the needy showed that they still remembered the true significance of Thanksgiving. 1. Ina moment of reflection, Linda Rush contemplates the consequences of trimester exams. 2. Before beginning her Thanksgiving meal, Cheryl Schmittou offers a word of thanks. 3. A constant reminder that teachers are sympathetic stands smiling on the desk of teacher Rebel Jackson. 4. Delivering baskets prepared by AHS students, Brenda Jean and Denise Mayhall put into practice the meaning of Thanksgiving. §. The Church of the Heavenly Rest arouses memories of the great heritage of Thanksgiving. : ' 6. Desperation, a characteristic of most students during trimester exams, is displayed by Byron Roberts. Student life—2

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Traditional colors adorn AHS halls as Christmas season approaches As students and faculty members pre- pared for the much anticipated Christmas holidays, they considered many different aspects of what Christmas meant. Santa Claus, nativity scenes and Christmas trees were symbols of Christmas to some while others reminisced about family gatherings around the fireplace and the opening of gifts on Christmas morning. Abilene High students surrounded them- selves with the Christmas sp irit by participat- ing in various programs. Children both young and old were delighted with a Christ- mas program of music by the symphonic and concert bands and a visit from Santa. Teachers were equally pleased with a faculty tea sponsored by the homemaking depart- ment. The student council spread the Christ- mas spirit by setting up a Christmas tree in the foyer of the academic building. Christ- mas was very much alive at Abilene High and promised to remain a vibrant and enjoyable tradition for many years to come. 28—Student life [=