Bexley High School - Bexleo Yearbook (Bexley, OH)

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■ An integral part of high school consists of the progression from freshman to senior. The instruction common to each year presents a more obvious way of distinguishing between the different stages of high school. However, in addition to progressing through the illustrated clockwork of courses, one also displays different emotions as he goes through school. The greater demands and expectations found in high school, including English I and I.M.E., challenge the freshman, while extracurricular activities such as language clubs, publications staffs, and interscholastic sports give him the opportunity to develop into a more well-rounded person. Sophomores are appreciative of the fact that there is now someone else to play the role of the “lowly frosh.’’ No longer is the sophomore selling magazines, but cruising in his new Camaro down Cassingham Road (with or without a license). Exercise programs and the thesis statement also occupy the sophomore. “What can I do for my term paper? and “Where do I pay for the P.S.A.T.?” are questions pondered by juniors. History returns to their lives, and elective English courses are now available. With one year left of high school, juniors contemplate their future — whether it involves college, vocational school, or an immediate job. Frequent visits to the guidance office, lounging with fellow classmates, and filing applications constitute the senior year. Confusion and excitement present during the not-so-long-ago freshman year reappear as the senior starts to seriously plan his future. Meanwhile, the senior must survive through one more year of courses such as an all- female French IV, senior biology, or clock-watching physics class. Besides considering the two extremes of high school — freshman and senior — one must also observe the changes that occur between the two points of development. Though these in-between stages may be less pronounced, they are equally important in understanding the change that has occurred. The comparisons, contrasts, and progressions that took place in Bexley High School were all components of the 1977-78 school year. Opening Hamlet, Beowulf, and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland are studied in Great British Authors. Freshmen discover new ideas in I.M E. and throughout high school. Final year privileges include the senior lounge.

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Vice principal Terry Black enjoys his new job. BEXLEY HIGH SCHOOL DAILY SCHEDULE NAME HOME ADDRESS PARENT OR I AST F UTERI'! AN if IRS T i CHERI ,tss 385 West land Avenue fHONt BUSINt S j HQMf room 10 9 LOCKER AUTO NUMBER 1 5 3 6 r|N' ooj COURSE 1 ROOM M T w R E PERIOD COURSE II 1 j Com Trag 206 1 SH 2 1 Gr Wld Religion 205 2 SH 3 Physics 304 4 i Sr Biology 313 5 : Psychology 215 5 SH 6 I SH 204 1 6 DA II 7 I SH 204 1' W Literature SCHEDULE CHANGE I replaces computer. Besides outward changes, new facets have been added within the school. Bexley High School acquired new students from such areas as Florida, New York, Canada, and Switzerland. The addition of new people to the school environment made the student body even more diverse and interesting. Mr. Terry Black, vice-principal, came to Bexley from Marion Franklin High School. He encouraged students to “get involved in their school and make positive contributions to their school and community.’’ Mrs. Lynn Pellarin, French teacher, also joined the faculty. Student reaction to the new staff members was favorable. One student’s comments of Mr. Black were: “He’s really friendly, and I know he’s concerned about the welfare of students.” Mrs. Pellarin was said to “have a lot of interest in students' progress in French, and be willing to take extra time to help.” Although society has become increasingly mechanized, Bexley High School has resisted this progress with the return of handwritten student schedules. Though the new system is not flawless, advantages include more balanced classes and fewer complications in dropping courses. The “NO PARKING” signs on Fair Avenue were the result of another change. The new rule circulated quickly throughout the school, making Ardmore Road and Stanwood Road popular parking places for students. In order to prevent students from parking in the school lot, teachers were given special permits for the first time. Oponing 7

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Freshman magazine sales raise funds from 0 to over $3,000. Hrf ©S.W Second year brings about jerky stops, curb bumping, and 20 m.p.h. in a school zone.