Batesville High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Batesville, IN)

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: ieee In the library, students pour over referenc paring research papers. He Noticed a Friendly Atmosphere . . . An important part of any school is the attitude of its students toward each other and their superiors. Bates - ville has an atmosphere of friendliness and sharing. It is evident in the library, where many students share information and references. One can find it in the informal gatherings on the school ground, It is the kind of re- lationship that builds a healthy environment for studying, learning, and sharing knowl- edge. Seniors cele- brate Pin Day and catch up on last min- ute assign- ments,

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Crowded halls have become a tradition at Batesville High. Each year the hall situation seems to increase in serious - ness. However, the students do not mind the 'Battle of the Bulge . In the crowded halls, many friendships are begun. When the bell rings, everyone rushes through the narrow corridor, exchanging friendly words and edging ways to lockers. In three minutes’ time, the hall again clears and the students are ready for their next classes. Teachers are usually not seen in-the hallway during the rush, They manage to make their ven- tures through different chan- In B.H.S., pep rallies are often held before a big game. In the rallies and at the games, the stu- dents show an abundance of zest. They repeat the familiar chants and cheer for victory with undying enthusiasm. All eyes are focused on the players and cheerleaders, and the cries of the cheering sec- tion are sincere: Go! Fight! Win! h At the end of the day, Batesville High looks somewhat solemn and peaceful . The empty halls rest until the start of a new day, There is no remaining evi- : ee dence that over three hundred students i have traveled back and forth to classes through this hall. However, the stu- dents spend nine months out of the year in the familiar surroundings of Bates - ville High School, + : i

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; = «-% Selke, Linda Gibson, and id soci affairs, Students Shared Their Knowledge Here. ll workandno play can make a dull life, especially in high school, The extracurricu- ar activities offer an outlet for energy and steam which builds up during the day at -hool. Even in the simplest form, retreat from the routine of doing lessons and study- g gives a lift to the student. The candy machine, operated by the junior class, is ver filled to capacity. Students are always eager for a quick snack, Everyone knows 1ere to find refreshment at a basketball game. The music department is in charge ‘this service, A favorite spot for cokes d conversation is any one of the local restaurants or the Teen Center. Some- how, studying seems to go faster and smoother when a group gets together and works with a pencil in one hand and food in the other. Popcorn poppers demonstrate organized confusion.' Dan picks his favorite, while Martin waits his t urn.