Zanesville High School - Comus Yearbok (Zanesville, OH)

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Looking around campus, we see an increasing amount of student interest concerning world, na- tional, and local affairs. Indicative of this was our annual mock election which took place on No- vember second. Prior to the election, campaign buttons, bumper stickers, and shirts promoting candidates could be observed. Noontime conver- sation often turned into political debate. Four televised presidential candidate debates helped to influence our decisions as to which was the better man. Actual ballots were used in the mock elec- tion and these had to be properly marked with an “X in order to be valid. Students were not per- mitted to leave class to vote. They were required to find their own time to cast their ballots just as registered voters must do. Ironically, the results of our election were, for the most part, opposite those of the actual election. We chose most all of the incumbents, whereas, registered voters de- cided to start a whole new ball game with the Democrats at bat. As citizens of the United States, we saw the dawning of a new administra- tion; the Carter administration. We also saw an extremely close presidential race. This one came right down to the final electoral votes, unlike Ni- xon's landslide in 1972. Student involvement is overwhelming in other areas of interest as well. Each year, scholars tudor students who need assistance in specific areas through the “Each one, teach one” program. Equally important. Student Council annually sponsors the Adopt-a-Child” program. Under this program, the council provides a happier Christmas for unfortunate children through stu- dent donations. We can proudly claim that our student body does get involved in community action. We ob- served many students engaging in fund-raising drives for the United Way campaign. Many of us offered our helping hand toward surpassing our city’s goal. Surely the efforts the Devilettes put forth in aiding the Sertoma Club with the annual pancake day were highly appreciated by all attend- ing the event. Also, much is to be said for the many students who devote spare time to doing hospital volunteer work. Yes, much student involvement exists in world, national, and local affairs; both on and off campus. We can be extremely proud of this factor. Who have we to thank for the opportunities that exist? The answer to this question is evident; our elected officials, our parents, our teachers, and the students who take the time to get involved. LEFT: Stacie Weaver donates her time to register student voters. RIGHT: Students carefully read the issues on the ballot before marking their X's.

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Sta v-M A . 1 ABOVE LEFT: Tammy Newton aquaints a new student with the building. BELOW LEFT: Beth Wilcox and Meg Kautz get down to the Bare Necessities of the dance band as they practice for the Cincinnati show. CENTER: Ed Martin rehearses for the band's spring concert, re- membering that practice makes perfect. RIGHT: Damaged mailboxes are a frequent result of a boring Fri- day night. 7

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 ABOVE LEFT: Becky Moore carefully surveys the school grounds outside the wing for natural resources. ABOVE RIGHT: During a day at Mr. Coyle's farm, a conservation student displays his skills by operating a trac- tor. LEFT: Adopt-a-child volunteers are ready to distribute this year's gifts purchased with student contributions.