Clinton High School - Clintonia Yearbook (Clinton, IL)

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The northeast nerW room of the English- 1 Social Science t is m off limits to stu n ts 1 as a study area You are ot to leave the com mons until you are leased. Last Friday many students jumped he gun. Stay seated until you hear schoo; s dismissed Student Cabinet Elections. If you care about your school and want a voice in student affairs you can do something about it now.

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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.

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The new high school was formally dedicated November 5, 1972. The high school band and chorus provided the music for the occasion. The main speaker of the day was Dr. Ben Hubbard, Chairman of the Educational Administration at Illinois State University. Also, during the program the school board and the architects were introduced. Following the presentation of the building by the architects to Mr. Futrell, guests were allowed to tour the building and enjoyed refreshments in the commons area. The football field was also dedicated during halftime of the Homecoming Game, October 6, 1972. The football field and a surrounding track were dedicated to Mr. Charles Sprague. Mr. Sprague was honored for his many years of service to the school as head of the Ushers Club. He is also the owner of the grounds of the old football field. Even though in ill health, Mr. Sprague was able to attend the halftime activities. 6