Campbell High School - Panthera Yearbook (Smyrna, GA)

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-0 PREDICTION ' Computers will be running computers. - Lisa Sweeney The novel 1984, by George Orwell, was written in 1949 about an anti-Utopian so- ciety of the future. This was fiction pre- dicted on the probability of a perfect mang however, this society differed from a Utopian one in that a major flaw disturbed the society. The author wrote of a nation filled with modern technology and dictatorial power. It included a form of government called Big Brother who carefully watched each citizen's every move. One factor that was different yet ren- ders some similarities to today's society was the subject of privacy. Although American man is not watched in his home by closed circuit television, these screens Above: Learning different computer skills, Wesley Lundsford concentrates on a program. Left: Learning about new jobs of the future was part of the computer math class, Right: Enjoying the experience of working with computers, senior, Greg Greene types in his own program. 32 Orwell do glare at him from corners of depart- ment stores and banks. Also, computers have been credited with holding miles of personal, seemingly irrelevant, private in- formation about even the average, law abiding citizen. ls Orwell's view of 1984 so far-fetched? Many feel that society is manipulated by the media as well as politicians, just as the television monitors pulled the emo- tional strings of its viewers in 1984. Just as Orwell looked into the future, students were asked to predict the year 2015. When questioned about their ex- pectations, students voiced optimistic as well as pessimistic views on the direction of man. 'itll ' T t-NEC

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. . if P I Sweaters and poios are a usual favorite with senior, Laurie Abner. G34 V3 2-WW 9 tb Og? MW , TAILY DU D'S - lt is a part of my own personal spirit. - John Bnglevich The dress code of Cobb County effect- ed many students by stating that the mini skirt must be worn just slightly above the knee. Many young ladies were sent home for breaking this rule, Another rule was that shirts may not be worn that did not include some sort of sleeves. A new teacher, Ms. Robin Cummings stated that she believed that the dress code was appropriate the way it stood. She felt that the dress of the students reflected a positive outlook on the school as a whole. Mrs. Kenna Daws stated, Unfortu- nately, people's first impression will be the way that one is dressed. Therefore, it is important to always dress in a conser- vative, neat manner that is in accordance with the school. Senior, Dawn Kiser felt that most of the mini skirts worn to school ' were tasteful and were appropriate to wear, The teachers were also required to fol- low a certain mode of dress. lt was sug- gested that they not wear jeans but in- stead exhibit a more professional appear- ance. Mrs. Fern Carter said that it was difficult to keep a fresh appearance work- ing in the art department. Since she deals with supplies all day, Mrs. Carter said that most of her clothing was hand painted. attire. Above: Joe Cook displays the new senior shirt and button after the homecoming pep rally. Left: On game days Mrs. Barbara Sichta always shows school spirit in her we N Quan mm Wow DUQQQ Ttssfwaewa X I Q A Us X mel T f . 5 GWR Fashion 37 , 1

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