Mason City High School - Masonian Yearbook (Mason City, IA)

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li X hs INKWASH - by David Elsbury THE CAUTIOUS MAILMAN As Henry, the mailman, makes his rounds on 25th St., he seems very content with his job. The shiny blue strips on his uniform glisten as he takes long, slow steps. Henry has a sleek smile on his face showing no strain from carrying the big, leather bag on his shoulder. His big bright eyes are a distinct grey, like over- sized marbles. He tilts his hat slight- ly back on his head as he goes into a yard to the first mailbox. Striding up to the mailbox, Henry spots some kids' rollerskates on the sidewalk. Taking no chance on slip- ping on them, he sets his bag down, puts the skates on the corner of the porch and then delivers the letters. After passing a couple of houses, he sights some sparkling, broken glass on the cement walk resembling wet crystals lying on sand. Picking up an old piece of cardboard, he tears it in half. Using them like a broom and a dustpan, he sweeps the glass up. While delivering the next letter, he knocks on the door and asked the old man, Will you please dispose of this properly? He replied, Yes, I would be happy to. Thank you, replied Henry, and he was on his way. Slight drops of sweat rolling down his face, Henry approaches the last house on his route. Reading the sign, BEWARE OF DOG , as he does every day, a look of question relieves the smile on his face. Open- ing the gate slowly, Henry tip-toes up to the mailbox. After placing the letter in the box, he strolls to the gate as if he has the whole world in his hands. As he reaches the gate, a huge German Shepherd rounds the house and goes straight for the seat of his pants. He grabs the gate and closes it quickly. Gasping with relief, he wipes his forehead and says, That's the 32nd pair of pants, even taking great cau- tion! - By LANCE FRISTO SANDING IT DOWN - Barely missing his fin- gers, Jeff Pappas works on his creation.

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ALUIVINA By KARLA MORITZ Slowly, silently she made her way across the deserted room. The dis- arranged desks were covered with odds and ends, here a few text- books, there paprs and boxes. Sit- ting behind one of these desks, she continued to gaze around the class- room. The sparks of memory shone in her green eyes as the memories of those days flooded her thoughts. The lone figure sat musing the fate of those friends who had once shared this classroom with her. None of them seemed to be as struck as hard as she with the loneli- ness of the room. They all could come into the room without missing the shouts and whispers that had been uttered there. Didn't they miss the kindergarten drawings and the seasonal decorations that had al- ways adorned the concrete walls be- fore? The girl stood and walked to the bookcases covering one wall. This motley collection of math, English, and religion was all that remained of nine years of homework. These were the books she had read so often, those that had gained for her the title of school bookworm. Now she crossed to the windows overlooking the broad front lawn. She ran a finger over the splintering wood, then rubbed the dust be- tween her fingers. She stared blank- ly at the room that had once nur- tured and protected the children who in turn had chipped its paint and scratched the tile floor. Slowly and silently she made her way across the deserted room. When she walked through the door- way, two tears were falling slowly and silently down her cheek. l-4 1,45- avfg pf ,, ,M o A , X , lm. I I 4 51 J ' f 1 N X. i, an V, lf H 'T 'gi , l Wi ll ls- -M32-1- T 'alll f Q? xi., I 8 ist YW Q I . T i gg ' X 'il 4!ll if ' lml. ,l if lil wx Ui' xllx H Q' X45-Qi in X if 1 Q 1 i ' ' -.im , ,A'. -. gf 'I A Xin Q., X xx ' ' .-.f Y-,,2'.' fill A N ' X - fl T xx fl x lx -Y ' X I ,fig ' FIBER TIP PEN SKETCH - by Steve Stenersen PERFECTIONIST - A masterpiece is done as Kelley Hesley adds the finishing touches.

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I your TUV .v 3 L , we WW? 1 tif' 1' 'li WHO DID IT? - With a threatening glare, Kelly Taylor warns whoever it is to stay away. LISTEN .,. - Discussing their philosophies on the consumption of chocolate cake are Mark Robinson and Doug Lumm. STRONG MAN - A slightly confident expres- sion encompasses Jim Mackin's face as Doug Lind helps position a whopping 150 pounds. IT'S A LONG WAY - Students trudge up from the cafeteria to class.