Danville High School - Medley Yearbook (Danville, IL)

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Answer: A Test of Memory Skills On September 29, 1981, over 2,000 Danville High School students were given the Stanford Test of Academic Skills. The test was divided into four parts: reading, English, science and math. Students were allotted a 40 minute time period to complete each section. The results were used to compare DHS with other high schools across the country. This was only one of many tests students had to take during the year. While some tests require very little studying, other tests require a great deal of preparation. The former is most often characterized by the “quiz”. Many teachers use these short tests of knowledge to insure that students are keeping up. Sometimes students are given notice, but most often they aren’t. These little surprise tests are called “pop quizzes”. You never know when they will strike. Usually they occur the day after you had a practice or club meeting after school, errands to run, and a job where you worked from 5 until midnight Then you went home, fell into bed, and of course, didn’t read the chapter. The next day in class you’re hit with the “pop quiz”. Also in the category of “little studying required” is the “chapter” test. This test usually consists of the material you went over all week in class and now know by heart. Of course, you have to refresh your memory the night before with just a little studying. Some tests are very important and require a lot of time and studying. These are the ones that can make or break your grade. They are known as “cumulative” tests or the more important division — the “FINAL”. These tests cover a great deal of material taken from the text in the book, class notes and class lectures. Without a doubt “cumulative” tests and “FINALS” are the most important, and usually the time put into them is well worth it! Mr. Rottmann administers the TASK make-up test in the cafeteria. With her No. 2 pencil, Melissa Strader fills in the ovals on her answer sheet. Mary Meyer takes a last look at her notes before Mr. Hurst gives a quiz. Tim Ward erases his mistake. 10 What Is a Yearbook?

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WrfifGOHMfl WiPEJfo® During the pre-game show, Spirit Viking Andy Saxton breaks through the traditional arch. DANVILLE HIGH Darryl Gillum gets his books from his newly installed locker. CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 81 COMMENCEMENT JUNE 4 730 PM After being announced Homecoming queen, Carolyn Foster expresses emotion. After one full week of school, the bell signaling the end of eighth hour brings a sigh of relief from several students. c) An Accumulation of Memories Memory. A strong six letter word that holds the “power of retaining and reproducing mental and sensory impressions.” In the future, your memory will be tested when you try to remember special occasions such as the Homecoming Dance and Prom. And when you want to remember how well the football team did and who the class officers were. A yearbook captures those special occasions with pictures and more. Among things that will be remembered are the changes that took place in the school. There were the newly installed, and much needed, lockers on the first and second floors. Although some students complained about the size, they added variety to the atmosphere. Also included in the category of memories are the new windows on the first, second and third floors. Many of us viewed the windows with awe during the first few days of school. One complaint was that the windows were too institutionalized. Maybe so, but they also added variety to an atmosphere that is constantly changing. Right now you are probably testing your memory by trying to remember other things of significance that made your school year complete. Well — how well do you remember? What Is a Yearbook? 9

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Art Cohly expresses his views on standardized testing. Julie Gibson concentrates on filling out her answer sheet correctly. Beginning with the reading test, Tom Wagner prepares for three hours of Tilling in ovals. What Is a Yearbook? 11