Clinton High School - Clintonia Yearbook (Clinton, IL)

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Provide an en n- ment which b ;s 1 about appreci n p for and positiv ti'M tudes toward f ons and cultures d ent from one's ow Provide opportunities for students to express the full extent of their creativity. Encouragement of innovation and pro gram options. HALLS CLASSROOM COMMONS

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As school began this year it was apparent that things were going to be different. The new school was not quite finished as the lack of furniture, grass, pavement and athletic fields proved. It seemed to make everyone a little apprehensive. The modular scheduling was really no problem as far as remembering classes went. However, students and teachers found themselves scheduled for classes not taken, and not scheduled for classes taken. Many students did not realize that their unscheduled time was meant to be used for independent study, and that it was not really free time. As a result the first nine weeks grades were low. For many students they did not improve much all year. As the year progress it was apparent that something was missing in our new school. The new school did not make everything go right. Our athletic teams were not doing well, and there seemed to be a lack of school spirit and pride. More and more rules were being laid down without explanation, and as a result the students became more rebellious. The commons and hallways were in a constant mess, a little too much for the one janitor. The building was being tom up, and the school as a whole was being abused. It seemed a viscous circle, the more rules, the more rebellion, and then more rules. The seniors especially felt the brunt of the situation. As seniors they were to be leaders, but with the lack of senior privileges they felt like the rest of the underclassmen and acted that way many times. Finally, as students and teachers alike became upset with the way things were going meetings after school between teachers and students were set up. Many problems were talked about and many gripes were heard. Most often talked about were attitudes, privileges and the commons area. Only one thing was really changed because of these meetings, and that was afternoon homeroom was done away with. However, as suddenly as they started the meetings ended, and we never knew exactly why. GOALS OF EDUCATION Provide an environment which helps students. Parents and other community members demonstrate a positive attitude toward learning.

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The atmosphere after the meetings cleared for awhile, but it was clear that this year would be remembered by most as a year filled with problems. Spring brought the announcement of Mr. Brewster's firing. Teachers and students alike felt the impact of this event. Several groups voiced their support for Mr. Brewster, but it was too late. The second semester attitude around school seemed to be, If I can just make it through the year things will be different next year! For the seniors, though, this was the last year. So they worked to have a Class Night , only to lose it because they took an unauthorized skip day . It seems as though the students were willing to work against a project and never for a worthwhile idea. Many things were different this year. The classes were shortened generally, and more of the responsibility for learning left up to the student. The teachers were supposed to be free more often so they could help students when they needed it. However, many teachers found themselves busy with the little chores of teaching; dentention hall duty, library duty, commons duty and back scheduling. The yearbook is supposed to reflect the year past, and to bring to memory the good times. This year was in a way a new start for Clinton High School. The building and its furniture was new, and the program was also new. The modular scheduling is still rather new in the field of education, and so in a way this year was an experiment for everyone involved. The year is over now, and who knows who is to blame for all the problems that arose, whether the students, or administration, or teacher. Many things will change next year, and so they should. It is hoped that for most this book will bring back the funny and sometimes the sad experiences at C.C.H.S. Still for many it will be hard to find many good times to recall. Maybe as the years go by the experiences encountered this year will be looked back on writh pleasant memories. 4 AM homeroom is not to be dismissed until 8:15 even if the announcements are over. You are not dismissed in the afternoon until the word is given over the PA.