Bloomington High School - Bear Yearbook (Bloomington, MN)

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I BLOOMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL . . . Every day these orange buses patiently awaitod the final bell, which dismissed hundreds of relioved students. Another day was over. DIVIDED PHYSICALLY ... a i m ., .-jr ■iin-i |i' c— T 1MB - -—-V : Bloomington High School was different this year. In order to accommodate the entire 2,650 sophomores. juniors, and seniors, Bloomington High had to be divided between two buildings, a mile apart. There were 950 sophomores attending the annex, and 1,700 juniors and seniors attending the main building, which under crowded conditions could only accommodate 1,800 students. Problems arose from every direction for the administrators. faculty, and, of course, the students. Every day eleven teachers had to go back and forth between buildings for classes. They weren't the only ones who could be seen changing buildings during the day, for all the physical education classes, one chemistry class and one orchestra class were held for the sophomores in the main building. Class time was taken for bus transportation. Athletic events, especially those held indoors, were always crowded, and, unfortunately, pep fests had to be held separately. Competition for activities was always great, due to the large number of students participating. Page 4

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CONTENTS . .2 .69 . .70 . 107 I 17 157 . 158 . 199 .221 239 ACTIVITIES CURRICULUM........... CLASSROOM AND FACULTY ADMINISTRATION AND SPECIAL SERVICES. SPORTS PORTRAITS........ SENIORS...... JUNIORS...... SOPHOMORES... ADVERTISEMENTS

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With the ever-increasing student population in Bloomington comes a need for more high school classrooms. This year the residents of the city of Bloomington approved a bond issue which will provide a new high school to be opened in the fall of 1965. In memory of our late president, the new school will be named John F. Kennedy High School, and Bloomington Senior High School will be renamed Abraham Lincoln High School. The homecoming Chuclc Wagon Supper was one of tho few opportunities for Bloomington students to get together and make everyone feel a part of one school. I The buses ran on very tight schedules, for besides transporting students from both high ;l school buildings, they also served the rest of j the Bloomington school district. ONE IN SPIRIT!