Balboa High School - Zonian Yearbook (Balboa, Canal Zone Panama)

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Barry Douglass, Jerry Brennan, John O'Conner, and John Deming look forward to another day of school. Underclassmen wait anxiously for the bell to ring and the day to begin. . -m ' ' Q 1 i r X l k ' ' V as-K k il ff , 4 3 Freddieann Gallardo enters her first period class

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Life as an Llnderclassman Life as an underclassman presents many chal- lenges and new experiences. As the days pass, underclassmen become more familiar with the tra- ditions of BHS. They learn that pains are taken not to step on the plaque, especially after it has been shined . . . that the five minutes between classes are never long enough to get from one class to another . . . that UP stairs are not to be descended. But the spirit of underclassmen is hard to beat. They are the first to purchase new items from the book store,,they show great enthusiasm at BHS sports activities, and they are among the first to volunteer to clean the plaque. Many of the most successful school activities are planned by underclassmen. This year the Juniors planned the Christmas Formal.which was held at the Tivoli Hotel, Daisy Mae caught Lil' Abner at the Sadie Hawkins Dance sponsored by the Sophomores, and the Freshmen organized the Fresh- man Dance. Despite the teasing from seniors, the underclassmen are a vital part of Balboa High School. Every morning underclassmen gather at the doors of BHS to start another day. This is a time to talk to friends and finish homework. As the day goes on the underclassmen study the quadratic formula, his- tories of foreign countries, Shakespeare's plays, and the anatomy of frogs along with their other subjects. Between classes they have another chance to see friends as they attempt to get to the next class with- out being late. When the lunch bell rings, under- classmen scatter in many directions. Most of them race to the Balboa Clubhouse in a mad search for food and a table. Others are satisfied wit'h a packed lunch which they eat at school, and still others go to their homes for lunch. After lunch the underclass- men return to school and begin classes all over again. For those who were slow during the clay, detention hall begins at 2:55. But for the rest, the school day is over and extra-curricular activities can begin. The underclassmen workhard, but at the same time . . . The day begins as underclassmen arrive by bus and gather to talk with friends. M ...ai-aw in , 'Q

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',-Q M-,, 4 Mlfles iff' -3 ., In 4 in-. . Q A N , jf x Celes Homan dissecis a frog in biology class. Study Hall . . an ur1derclassman's dream. 't fy N Underclassmen full the halls of BH