Clinton High School - Clintonia Yearbook (Clinton, IL)

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The Fourteenth Annual Honors Dinner was held in the commons area at 6:30 P. M. on May 7, 1973. This year the guests consisted of forty-five honor students and their parents. The menu served was fruit nectar, braised steak, potatoes, green beans, tossed salad, and angel cake with strawberries. After an appetizing meal the guests moved to the auditorium for the program. First on the program was talented singing by Kim Harney and Larry Roberts. Then Dr. Edwards, our superintendent, gave a short speech entitled The Pursuit of Excellence . The final part of the program was the recognition of the students by Mr. Futrell.

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 Sorry I'm late. I was in detention. Where they make you sit to make up your lateness. But keeping order is getting to be the important thing. just saying what the other kids feel. Some of them have been pushed around till they do not care and are just marking time till they can drop out. Others would like to learn but are frustrated when their attempts are met by seemingly uncaring teachers and unreasonable demands, ''The school library is your library. No students allowed into library until further notice. Amidst all of her confusion Sylvia finds another teacher, Bea Schacter (Jeanne Dunakey) who understands what she is going through and has conquered it somewhat. With her help and the students' Miss Barrett realizes that leaving the school will not help. She stays on and sets about to teach and help as many students as she can without causing too much trouble. Miss Barrett learns that all knowledge is not found in books. The students enjoyed putting on the play because it was about something they understood and felt. They conveyed these feelings to the audiences and made the play a great success. 19

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For the first time in many years the senior class took a trip. Although it wasn't a big trip it was enjoyed by all who attended. With Mr. Lehman at the wheel the class headed for Lake of the Woods along with Miss Hake. Many of the kids brought their own refreshments and noon time found them trying to get their fire going. Most of the day, however, was spent exploring the park. A golf course afforded several seniors the chance to practice up. A majority of the students discovered that although the swimming area wasn't open yet the boats were. For about an hour the lake was covered with paddle boats and row boats that seemed to ram each other no matter how much the boathouse man blew his whistle. Back at the picnic area the school had provided several pieces of athletic equipment, and they were put to good use. There was a continual softball game going all day. There was also whiffle ball, volleyball, kickball and football games being played. Some of the kids also brought their frisbies. Mr. Lehman and Miss Hake were very athletic chaperons and participated in almost all the games. The day ended with a trip to the Dairy Queen.