Campbell High School - Panthera Yearbook (Smyrna, GA)

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The backbone of the school year academics was the most important as- pect of high school. Whether college bound or off to work after graduation own goals. Becky Walker worked to achieve her personal goals My par- ticipation in school activities and ad- vanced classes are helping me prepare for college she stated. College-bound students took courses such as foreign languages and advanced placement classes to get a head start on college courses. 'l take French to help get into a good college, and also if l go to Europe next summer I 1 i each student strived toward his or her ffl take French to help get into a good college - Amanda Packard Q, n 9 an 1 will be able to communicate. ex- plained French student Amanda Pick- ard. On the other hand, vocational stu- dents participated in such classes as home economics, typing, shorthand, or Osborne vocational classes to gain basic training. I study mechanics at Osborne because I might become an Ai auto mechanic. explained Mike Powell. These courses gave students , i backgrounds for future careers. Preparation for these classes was a must. Students often used homeroom and lunch periods to catch up on unfin- ished homework. During lunch periods, students gathered in the courtyard. When l don't have enough time to do my homework, I usually can finish it in lunch. stated junior Kary Kauffmann. Whatever method each student used to study or finish homework, the spirit of academics was kept alive by dedi- cated students. Az , . - ,S ' P nf a 'T Kg 'S '? +w. :: -Q 712571 16 WW A 6 Keeping The Spirit Alive 11-lixnrnrx-I mnhnhna slat C fx Foreign language is usually taken by those attending college. Mrs. Becky Weimar helps Jill Reittenbach with her homework. Federal government is a requirement for graduation. Mrs. Sharon Smith helps coordinate the MOCK During his lunch period Convention, a part of the Shofstahl finds mater' class. ' library.

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.ku.n....s-. I take pride at being successful on the court as well as in the classroom because hard work always pays off in the end. was the way Cal Boyd felt about his outstanding record in both areas. A strong desire to stand out above the rest seemed to be the main motive for students who excelled in every as- pect of school. Karthik Ramaswamy had similar rea- sons for doing his best and excelling school to do my best because I hope to do well in college. Parental pressure might have been a academically, I study and work in ffl take pride in Nix lifts weights during Friday night Fourth period is an important part of the marching Band's practice time. Musical techniques and marching routines get polished during the band period. on the court as well as in the classroom Cal Boyd 99 reason for some students to work hard I dont feel pressured by my parents but I don t want to disappont them by bringing home bad grades was Angle Tanner s feeling about her school work Tony Lattanzi felt differently howev er Even if my father was not the as sistant principal I would still do my best in school Whatever the reason a large group of students felt compelled to do their best For personal reasons or even from parental pressure many stood out in every academic aspect . ...- . A I V Y , . 1 ' ' Y I Y . , . . . ' - L L ' , - I ' Y 1 . . fwff-QL Keeping The Spirit Alive 5

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