Annie Wright School - Shield Yearbook (Tacoma, WA)

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At Annie Wright, we cherish tradition. Time-honored and well loved traditions are an important aspect of our growth. They bring us closer as a community by giving each one of us an experience to share and remember with others. Pleated plaid uniforms, May Day, and filing into chapel each week are some of the traditions that will remain always in our fond memories of Annie Wright. A strong sense of community prevails among the many and diverse members of our school. The Upper, Middle and Lower Schools are distinct parts, but together they make up the whole Annie Wright community. From Strength to Strength , the school motto, accurately describes our outlook for each new year. Every year we face new challenges. Annie Wright encourages us to grow and learn from every challenge, and to strive for excellence in every endeavor. At Annie Wright, some things never change. Each year, we celebrate tradition and each year we work to strengthen the bond that forms a close community out of three unique parts. Each year we gain knowledge of ourselves and others by sharing experiences and overcoming challenges. In the future we will continue to uphold and strengthen this aspect of Annie Wright.

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Changes for the better Traditions are a very important part of the Annie Wright School, but then again so are changes. Over the past few years the school has grown not only in enrollment, but the physical plant has grown as well. The additions of the Enid Jackson Kemper Center, the new Middle School wing, and the Upper School Lounge have all given a modern touch to an old building. All three have been used generously and with complete enjoyment by students and faculty. The most important changes in Annie Wright traditions, however, have not been physical, but aca- demic and spiritual. There is a new spirit to the school; a rejuve- nation of attitudes towards higher education and school activi- ties. Both students and faculty have a new global awareness, which adds to their academic and spiritual growth. The idea of incorporating new attitudes and ideas, such as cooperative learning, has created a more fulfilling relationship between stu- dent and teacher. Annie Wright as a whole has learned to cherish its many traditions, while at the same time appreciate new ideas. We have learned to embrace all of the people and experiences which make up a unique place called Annie Wright.