James Madison High School - Prospectus Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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Why would Miss Hamilton be found rummaging through garbage cans? The arrival of five coke machines brought a profit to the A.S.B. as well as to any individual who foraged the lunch court and trash for empty aluminum cans. Styles and fashions experienced some subtle changes again this year. Dresses were longer and fuller, with pants remaining the same. Guys had a free range of expression through their clothing. Some dressed up, others came casual in Levi's and cords. With the exhibition of in- dividual choice, students seemed to ignore the restrictions of the past. Madison alumni who fitted into the category of husky, muscular and generally friendly were hired as instructional aides for the campus se- curity. Although some friction between students and alumni was unavoidable, the new security worked out very well. The situation of students bused from the Morse high school area experienced improvement over last year. Many other unnoticed changes took place. A new attendance policy and legal endeavors to equalize educational opportunity are some examples of changes which the majority seemed to ignore completely. Opening 15

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The substance of some aspects in life will never change. While the transition of time seems to touch everything, certain meanings and symbols remain constant. The serenity which exists within an ocean sunset is a true and unalterable refuge for the person seeking solitude. Pollution, mod- ernization, the abundance of people, and com- mercialism have definitely altered both the at- mosphere and landscape of much of our scenic beauty. For those searching for a spot which speaks of nature's peaceful message, these changes only stimulate the push for wildlife and scenic preservation. Sleeping in the calmness of mountain surroundings or gazing in wonder at the simple creations of nature has given many people a new understanding of life's beginnings. With this, an acceptance of the new pattern for living becomes a much smoother adjustment. Coping with the daily transitions of our existence is an individual encounter, and one which invites a growth of the creative angle of a personality. Aspiring to a complete contentment with oneself will bring the harmony and purpose for this ex- istence to a person. For transition to be meaning- ful to our society and our lives, we must learn to strive for these goals. The satisfaction of individual growth will occur as we begin to accept the out- come of their realization. Opening 17