Benicia High School - Panther Yearbook (Benicia, CA)

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Each school day, Benicia High School Students were faced with new barriers to overcome and new goals to attain. Although we all made mistakes, we were able to learn lessons that would remain with us for the rest of our lives. We never were able to keep up with time. There always seemed to be so much to do, so many goals to accomplish, but the clock never stopped ticking. Before we could realize it, the year's end was upon us. Seniors were carrying through last minute plans, making sure that they were Hnally ready to take that gigantic leap into the world with what experience and knowledge they had gained in their lives thus far. Underclassmen were busily preparing for the coming year. New friends and old friends still remained at our side. In frustrating times, we were always able to turn to those close friends for advice or just an assuring smile. Teachers and administrators made life go by seemingly easier that it really was. With what little time available, we had our chances to communicate with these people on a one to one basis. Our year, the year that was, Hnally came together. Although some pieces of the puzzle were either lost or forgotten, the entire year was there in plain view. The struggle for success was well worth it. The year, in itself, was one of the best ever at BHS. The changes we worried about soon became a part of everyday life. The best way to sum up the year was: at hrst it was a puzzle . . . V AND THEN THE PIECES AME TOGETHER CLOSING 171

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1980-1981 was definitely a changing but successful year. In the first few weeks of school, the outcome of the year was certainly unforeseeable. Little did we know that things would work out in the manners that they did. The Performing Arts Building, a puzzle in itself, was finally completed. It not only proved itself to be one of the best auditoriums in this area, but it provided the campus a chance to expand. New classrooms in the building provided space for new courses in the high school curriculum. The football field lights were also a success in themselves. Night football games at BHS were not only appealing to the student body, but also to the community. Attendance was at an all time high at home games, where standing room only crowds existed at every game. Homecoming was unique, and jam packed with people under the bright shining lights. The football team's successful 6-3 record, the best record at BHS in many years, may be attributed to the lighting system. The Administration and faculty quickly adjusted to school life, and students were more accepting to the changes in staff than was expected.