Benicia High School - Panther Yearbook (Benicia, CA)

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X . it tialmsiwr U... teena ,Wt vMQwJvowso sQXm91zw6e So many questions lingered in the air as the 1980-81 student body stampeded through the doors of the gym on Arena Day. I'What classes should I take? , iiWhich teacher would I prefer? , 'IWill I get a good locker? The millions of things to be taken care of, and people to exchange experiences with, 'made us aware of both the work and fun that lie ahead. 5 ts No matter where we turned, we found ourselves in an endless line. With the increased population of the school, every spot was filled to capacity. Everyone was a bit overwhelmed by the ' ongoing events, but all were verymuch a part of the overall picture. Each of us taxed our memory to limit, in an attempt to remember all they tried to understand why Tuesdays and Thursdays consisted of only three classes. Eighty- live minutes seemed like an unbearably long time. Little did they know that the clock's hands would turn far too fast to the end of their high school years. Over all the confusion, the- faculty watched, patiently guiding the not-so-patient, as they endeavored to the essentials. The new time schedule was the worst of all. Bewildered Freshmen stood in awe as BIT AD gather, remember, and exchange the bits and pieces surrounding them on that first memorable day PIECES Theme 5

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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

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COMI G TOGETHER Things and people started corning together. Faces met faces, new and not-so-new students encountered new and not-so-new faculty. Everyone and everything was getting together to form one cooperative unit. It is said that there is strength in numbers, and the strength aquired by the togetherness of the student body was phenomenal. Spirit, enthusiasm, and fellowship among everyone was a new exciting trend. There was a complete turnaround of attitude. There was no 1.2 grams NaCl and V2 gram H00 2 .... 2. Miss Gambaro views the artistic talent of a student. 3. The class car-jam contest gave students a chance to get together! 4. Donna Burns, Todd Quinslick and Kim Davis hurry to get to fifth period on time. 5. The library provided students with a time and place to express their creative thoughts. 6. Dean Felt and Sam Peterson communicate. 7. Underclassmen up to their usual mischief. fvThPf'ne stopping us. Students gathered to discuss upcoming events. Novel and traditional plans overjoyed everyone. There were so many things to become involved in that schedules soon became overcrowded, and many were forced to chose priorities. As a result of this decision, several students could be seen consulting with teachers to strengthen their knowlege and produce good grades. Some became very active in extra-curricular activities such as sports or membership in one of the many clubs offered. Still, others chose to attempt all or none. Whatever course was chosen, students found that everyone was essential in completing the puzzle, and had his or her own set of responsibilities and duties to uphold. 4 5 2 7 -.,-.6 tl gf' 'Eva ,I W if'