Bloom High School - Bloom Yearbook (Chicago Heights, IL)

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eorgani ed Bloom The l96O's was an era of transition in the United States. It was a time when the teenagers unsuccessfully searched for their own identity in society. Because young people were greeted with serious problems, such as Vietnam and increased racial tension, it was necessary for them to shed their carefree attitudes of the 5O's. This left the teenagers lost and alien- ated from the outside world, thus they turned to rebellion. To become indepen- dent of the Great Society, to shy away from the norm was their ultimate goal. American teenagers grew their hair long. Boys also grew beards and mustaches to further show their rebellion. Syles of Clothing deteriorated into anything goes. Clothing was wild, untidy and only completed when the peace sign was hung about the neck. American youths began to voice their opinions in political and social issues like never before. To have their opinions expressed and heard was vital to exemplify their nonconformity. The teen- agers of the era protested, both peaceful- ly and violently. Many Bloom students were also part of this movement. They became fixated with freedom, peace and love, and tried to relate these ideals to every facet of their lives. Luxq 5 The new eye patch fad, direct from Lon- don, is taking American teens by storm. ln the process, however, it's endangering the eyesight of millions of youngsters. While it's in to wear the decorative patches, adorned with pictures of your fa- vorite singing group or TV star, their pro- longed use can wreak real havoc with your vision. By all means, don't forsake your eye- glasses just to wear an eyepatch. You may be Mod, but you'll be in trouble, too-by jeop- ardizing your precious eyesight. -I963 Illinois State Medical Society . ,Mm

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F h-I This school year students will be faced with new responsibilities and challenges. As in no previous years, the student body is divided on two campuses. Formerly, the school's spirit has been shown to be one of enthusiasm and unanim- ity at all social and academic affairs. Now the same enthusiasm should be shown, whether the event is at the school of the little Bloo- mites or at the junior-senior division. Phys- ically, the four classes are now divided but their spirit must remain united. Meeting challenges is nothing new to Bloo- mites, and with teamwork and concentrated effort, this challenge, too, can be met suc- cessfully. g There is no doubt that Bloom is bigger than ever before and that it will require unity and effort to make it the bestl Rebellion Rul .l. 1 . , j 4 J Broadcaster, I964 'O J ' Q i H Q 1 When it comes to negative feelings mll'l'0l'l about first hour gym, one can say it One hundred eighty-four eyes of hate, hasn't changed in decades. The follow- MY beautiful hair is HO! Perfectly ing poem appeared in the l966 Broad- Stfalghf-H caster and is true even today, lt's early in the a.m. when l'm-feeling so Dressed at seven sore' undressed at eight As I trudge to my class up on the fourth Put on those blue things floor-I At a two-minute rate, Familiar feelings as I go up a step Eighmhirty exercises Tell me that somehow l'm all out of pep. Tm youfre practically dead. Others will sympathize with this. my Then a freezing cold shower whml' Comes down on your head. For we must suffer through first hour Dressed in a hurry, what's this l hear? gym' Golly, today only ninety-two at one I0

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