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“No, but I am saying that wc should give this school a try before we decide and not let other people tell us about it.” “Well, you’ve been going to Bula for about two months now. What do you think?” “1 don’t know. I’m still just settling in. The kids have been pretty friendly though.” “Kids will be friendly any place. What 1 want to know is do you think it’s doing you any good?” “1 think I’m learning a lot and it’s not all in the classroom.” “What do you meam?” “Well, for one thing, there are a lot of different ethnic groups in the school, like Blacks. Puerto Ricans, Italians, and Scandanavians. Taking classes together helps us realize we have to live together here and outside of high school.” “Are you saying the school’s perfect?” “No, it’s far from perfect. But everybody sees the faults in the school and they’re discussed openly. People don’t try to hide them or pretend they don’t exist. Solutions and suggestions for any problem contributed by anyone are given due consideration.” “Sounds like the students run the place.” “No, not at all. For the most part, they realize the authority and respect the rules, but they also know that the authorities will listen and that the rules aren’t unchangeable.” “So, what’s wrong with the place? It sounds like heaven.” “Actually, there's a lot wrong. But most of the kids help to see that it doesn’t get worse. They realize some things can’t be changed. Those things they put up with.” “Sounds like the public had a totally wrong picture of Ashtabula High School.” “No, some of the things, they think are true. But to really get a clear picture, you have to TAKE A SECOND LOOK.” Take A Second look 10 Introduction —
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SOMETIMES DISPARAGING TOWARD our school, students from other schools find their transportation furnished by our busses. INSET: Proudly lining Bali Gymnasium, two of the N.E.C. pennants wait for the next event to fill the gym. Sports often were a way of bringing the school’s together.
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OUR BUILDING, CONSTRUCTED in 1912, rests in the early morning before the hustle bustle. The castle-like structure was a symbol of hard work and dedication for nearly all of the 1200 students who attended. INSET: Awards shining. Al George . wears his varsity letter with a sense of pride. Al has accumulated six letters in his four years here. „ -
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