Frankfurt American High School - Focus Yearbook (Frankfurt, Germany)

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Smale 245654 Concentration, the basic ingredient in the student's recipe for success, is often hiding upon the back shelves, as is shown by ftopj Bill McDoWel's preoccupation with the camera, despite the pile of books, and John Abrams' assumed delight in his history assignment. But the bent forms of the three boys at the other end of the table are proof that Frankfurt students do look behind the surface and carry off the prize. Further evidence of this ability is imparted by Bruce Jones fsecond, righty, pen in hand, the picture of an ideal student. Another necessity, versatility, is demon- strated by Bob McCoy Qthird, rightj, who can do three things at one time and learn something from each. He is removing the unnecessary eraser from his pencil the never makes mistakesj, reading the top half of his assigned lesson, andtreating himself to a bit of enjoyment at the same time. A third attribute of all students,persistance, is interpreted by Dave Bordis fbottom, rightl as the necessity of finishing a job no matter what the obstacles, The book certainly must be extremely fascinating to have converted the hall floor into an ideal study place. Finally, Cherie Goodwin fbottom, lefty, soberly perusing Webster, demonstrates that accuracy is a major factor in any well-prepared assignment. The individualistic approach of Frankfurt Students to their studies produced a remarkable variety of modifications to these basic ingredients.

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Zap 2466664 Pep Rallies, an indispensable part ofaschool's athletic success, are held indoors and out during football and basketball seasons. The squad ftopj arrives out of uniform but in tip-top condition. They tramp into the gym accompanied by the Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheerleaders and assemble to be scrutinized by the student body as they listen to Mike Rankin. Just outside the school the F,H.S. cheerleaders fsecond, lefty yell 'loud and long' inducing some school spirit with their typical bounciness. Tirelessly they cheer the Eagles on to win any match that they start. Deafening shouts of Come on, Eagles, let's go! are heard as the student body encircles the six cheerleaders fthird, lefty. These spirited girls give their 'all' trying to intensify the enthusiasm of the group. Informal Pep Rallies are held outside and in the main hall, before and after school, to save time. Acompletely engrossed audience fbottom, leftjwatches ademon- stration wrestling match where the arts of this sport are vigorously displayed by the young muscle men. The crowd is oblivious to everything as it concentrates on the match. Cheerleaders are a must in any Pep Rally and these F.H.S.ers are ready for the cue to start fbottom, rightl. They must be hoping that their vivacitywill be transmitted to an expectant throng.

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K' w 3 J' .E 1 'f5flf!l .faakmg ,4zcwmcl Frankfurt's thespian pride is Helgard Voigt, winner of the American Legion European Oratorical Contest ftopb. A flash of the camera captures the tense expression of avid tournament fans. Csecond lefty. Joy Christensen plays the blind Gloucester in Miss Gibbons' second period class' presentation of KING LEAR. Qthird lefty. Jerry Thompson - Dorm life without Mother ffourth lefty. Dorm students, Jeff Miller and Kip Moxness, typify the traditional book- cracking during exam week ffifth lefty, Ricardo Hernandez, salesman extra-ordinary, sells a copy of the Eagles Echo to Jo Ann Lee.