Ashtabula High School - Dart Yearbook (Ashtabula, OH)

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Introduction :the investigation Inexplicable events are answered T J he implied purpose of the highest station of public education would be the zenith of learning. Mastering the advanced techniques of science, mathematics, English, social sciences, and foreign languages, seemed to require great time and energy; but to the amazement of the researchers, students and instructors alike found time to fanatically pursue their diverse interests. It must be admitted that many of the things that occured were inexplicable, if not utterly illogical. While the possible biological improvement offered by sports was noted, the obsession required to hurl oneself blindly into the often dangerous situations provided endless questions for the researchers. The physics and English courses were self-explanatory, but what did P.O.D. stand for? Another source of confusion was the enthusiastically attended pep as-semblies,whose only comprehesible purpose appeared to be to drive the athletes into a near homicidal frenzy. Also, there seemed to be contests between the numerous clubs to try to outsell one another. Everything from cookies to flowers to candles were sold But at the same time, education was diligently pursued. Grade point averages were anxiously figured and exams were unrelentingly studied for. If the time spent on lessons and on extracurricular activities were figured into an average 24-hour day, approximately two and one half hours would be left for sleeping, eating, and family affairs. This was obviously impossible, but it was done by these driven people every day. Being a member of a 'highly trained- task force, or the DART staff, means that you have to be sneaky at troes k hn Koschfc demonstrated this tact many trnes by takng candid pictures INTRODUCTION 5

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Researchers found that nothing about the people, the classes, or the environment of this subunit could be classified as being average. Obviously enjoying some comment made by world history instructor Dour luce is Dawn Pkken World history was a required course for sophomores and dealt heavily with ancient Creeks and Romans. Preparing to set up the poles and Hags used to mark the cross country course are lerry Slay. Chris Bennett, and les Fraley Even though les was njured. he still helped out the team Homecoming, a contest held to elect the girl and boy most suited to represent the school, is enjoyed ! y Kelly Dakn and Scott Anservit It had nolhmg to do with someone comng home In the athletic office, obviously contemplating some complex issue, is Adam Holman Beng athletic director consumed much of Mr Holman's time as he was always seen atteodng sporting events 4 INTRODUCTION

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[Expose 5926-gR : At hi e t i c s Peculiar devotion drives athletest! ™! Hhe first subject investigated was sports or athletics, a program interested with people who caused themselves great pain for representation of their school. They conditioned for lengthy periods of time in order to compete against others of the same nature.on whom-although supposedly their friends--they tried to inflict as much pain and humiliation as possible. Throughout the schools from which they came, there were frightening messages posted encouraging these athletes to 'beat,' 'scalp 'sink,' 'flush,' and even 'kill' their rivals. An assemblage of the entire student populace was held periodically encouraging such acts. Athletics had many subdivisions. One subdivision was the sport known as football. The sport or game was played with two opposing teams running into, beating , and knocking over one another, all for an ellipsoidalshaped ball for which at the present time we have not found any monetary value. Injuries and defeats arose and yet the athletes went on working and striving for no apparent reason, jarrod Burgard, one such athlete, was asked after acquiring several injured ribs and minor head injuries brought about by one of these subdivisions, 'Why do you participate?' He replied, 'Because it's fun.' Defining pain as fun has not yet been explained. Ouring the the triathalon, the- members of the golf, cross country, and volleyball teams are threatened by Raymond B y. The tnathalon tested the skdh of all the athletes m these three sports. Proving that athletes risk life and limb m pursiat of victory are Panthers and Warriors Tacking, runnng. and blocking were vital moves m the peculiar interscholastic sport of football 6 SPORTS DIVIDER