Catholic Boys High School - Rocket Yearbook (Little Rock, AR)

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The only thing I hate worse than the last day of summer is the first day of school. -Rick Martin First Day 19

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L t ,,, leeping comfy and cozy under the covers, it appears that the slum beting beauty with the short haircut will once again enact the summer ritual of sleeping till-noon, but suddenly the clamor of the alarm, matched only by the ringing in afore- mentioned slumberer's head, ani- mates the heap of blankets. A spidery hand stretches forth to silence the blaring klaxon. Then, in sudden swiftness, the bundle is thrown aside, and, as a chick emerging from its shell, the bedraggled one awakens from hibernation. Through narrow slits, the recently awakened peers stu- pidly at the clock. The slits burst open in the realization that it is 8:15 Mon- day morning, September the Hfth. A scene familiar to all. The first day is a shock to most, a trivial nuisance to most, a shock to others, or an event to be celebrated by few. For the freshmen, the first day was both fun and confusing. Opening as- sembly was a chance for them to un- wind and laugh at their own nervous- ness. The band, with freshmen rein- forcements, performed, and the fresh- men were treated to a skit especially in their honor. Several freshmen were called down to participate in the games while the others watched the seniors make fools of themselves, . .,., ,yg . s Q . said a freshman who wishes to remain anonymous for his own protection. The first few days were not all fun and games. Freshmen were surprised at having homework. Most were con- fused by their schedules and had trou- ble getting to class on time. Despite hallway density and other problems, most freshmen enjoyed their first days. As Nick Castleberry put it, I like Catholic High. Upperclassmen felt more at ease. Said sophomore Dawson Irvin, We have already passed our initiation. Juniors and seniors found their first few days exciting. It is the first page of the last chapter of high school, said senior Bart Baskette. Can you be- lieve someone actually said that? Despite the heat, changes in sched- ule, and the usual placement of lock- ers on the floor opposite of one's classes, the transition from summer to school went smoothly. Several stu- dents were actually pleased to return to school and catch up on their friends activities. It's not school, just the classes, said sophomore Ed Peng. The most eloquent statement con- cerning the first day of school comes from junior Rick Martin, The only thing I hate worse than the first day of school is the last day of summer. SM. Virgil Gumbo finds a friend. Michael Boyd has finally found someone to play with. 18 'First Day Is this how it's done, Father? Paul Malloy, Steve Pachuco, and Clay Stewart experience Catholic High.

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