Benicia High School - Panther Yearbook (Benicia, CA)

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AT FIRST IT WAS A PUZZLE Big, small, new, old, All parts to a puzzle whose pieces are yet to be told, Faces, places, things to be done, All about, everywhere, filling its place one by one. No one knew quite what to expect when they found themselves on campus September 3, 1980, the beginning of a new school year. At first it was a great puzzle, scattered, unhnished, awaitng to be assembled. The Fine Arts Building, a puzzle in itself, met us at first glance. It was yet uncompleted, but slowly and carefully being put together to signal a new phase in Benicia High history. As the BHS population watched the building come together, many people pondered uncertain answers to difhcult questions, llWiIl I ht? , 'l Will I be accepted? , but knew they had to overcome their fear in an attempt to make that year one to be remembered by all. New things awaited everyone, things that helped, things that confused, things that added to the search for comfortable spaces. The faculty consisted of familiar smiles-security, and new faces, also smile bound-positive ambitions. The Hrst bell rang at 8:10, signalling a new time schedule. At first it was a bit confusing, but slowly it became an everyday part of student life. Finding their classes, students assembled, joining in friendships, abilities, and experiences to form another portion of what was a mixed up jumble. For during those beginning days, weeks, months, it was a puzzle to us all. 2Th

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f W' C1 ir.. 1. Students dreaded having to rise earlier for the new school year, but an earlier 'lschool's out bell displeased no one. 2. Arena Scheduling was the usual push and shove marathon of the new semester. 3, Admlnistratiors were pleased with 4-Theme 'C-.-II 45.59 H600 0 mlb. the smooth-running of scheduling. 4. The huge new light system was visible from many parts of the city. 5. The victorious Panther football team lined up for Press Night pictures. 6. Students still found it difficult to get to that first class on time! 2 4 . , 5