Danville High School - Medley Yearbook (Danville, IL)

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All right class. Please sit down at your termi- nals, sounded the com- puterized voice, Class is now under way . . . The children's faces re- mained expressionless as they sat down and turned on the computer terminals in front of them. The tap- ping of fingers against keyboards filled the room as another school day be- gan Is this how student life will be in the future? Will computers become domi- nating machines? just what is in store? Some students felt com- Don't Forget Your Chips! puters were a definite tool to be used more widely in the future. The next generation of kids will probably be very computer-oriented. Even now, things are becoming computerized - banks, stores, factories, and the military, said sophomore Andrew Kim. This opinion was widely held, and some students predicted schools to be- come computerized as well. To this generation, computers will be very im- portant . . . Now many kids carry four to five big, thick, heavy books, but 10 s.L. MINI MAG soon, a student might have a couple light, flimsy com- puter discs instead, rea- soned sophomore Lori Zamberletti. Still other students saw an even greater change for future schools - the re- placing of teachers. ln the future, students may be in for a surprise. Computers will take over the teachers' jobs, counsel- ors, deans, and principals - WOW! said sopho- more Kim Wells. Others disagreed, saying that traditions were still traditions. I believe it's possible to Hkma It was a terrible tragedy. The many victims of the earthquake that swept through Mexico in 1985 were left homeless and in need of a great deal of help. In Danville, a group of people came through with some help. Interested people attend- ed a meeting in order to or- ganize a fundraiser. A Latin Fiesta was chosen as a fundraiser. We want to have some- thing that will maximize publicity and donations for the victims. Having a 'fies- ta' would be better than having a big concert like Live-Aid, especially be- PREPARING FOR THE future, freshman Dean Cauley learns to program a computer in his com- have home education through computers for the next generations. But I also believe that many people won't accept the technol- ogy, and traditional schools will still be around, stated sophomore jim Chamings. Others disagreed as well, yet for a different reason. They felt that total auto- mation would create a cold, indifferent society. I don't think kids will ever be taught by comput- ers because interaction among people is too im- portant, said sophomore Sean Ashby. Ladna cause the latter becomes a little old after a while. This way we can have a long- lasting activity with phone lines behind it, said press secretary Jose Velasquez. The fiesta featured dif- ferent varieties of food and Latin entertainment. Also the Copacabana Ballet of the University of Illinois performed. We're hoping for a good turnout. If the 'Fiesta Latina' isn't what one would call a success, the committee would call it a success just because they tried, and trying is one of the best things one can do stated treasurer Jim Acton. puter science club. fPhoto by M. Grygielj

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PRESENTING HOMECOMING QUEEN Yulanda Bailey after her coronation at the Homecoming Assembly, Seniors Sean Mur- ray and Chuck Dyer escort her majesty to the front of the stage to be recognized by the 2100 spectators. iPhoto by J. Grygielj PROVING THAT TRUE gentlemen still exist, Senior Brian Klett opens the door near Meis at the Village Mall before their Friday night date. Many students ventured to the mall to spend time with a special person. lPl1oto by I. Grygiell ll Life has really changed for me since I got a job. Between work and friends, I don 't have as much time to spend on homework as I used f0. ll - Senior Scott Alexander s.L. DIVIDER 9

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O f The comb and the mirror - P ' tools ofthe I f V '!'A WW Bzzzz! The alarm went off on the first day of Perfection - Onl In A Fan Doesn't the ideal girl- friend or boyfriend sound absolutely impossible to exist? Or even the ideal teacher or the ideal parent? No one can have an ideal , but some people have one in mind. The ideal guy should be kind and considerate, not pushy or overpowering. I think personality makes a person, not so much as looks or style. If looks come with the package that's great! stated sopho- more Lisa Franklin. The ideal teacher should have a good person- ality, but not so much that students don't learn any- thing. A teacher's style should show a little of the newest trend, but not enough to distract stu- dents exclaimed sopho- more Chris Ward. A good and ideal teach- er should be able to make contact with students so that they're on the same level. He fthe teacherj should be like a friend to a student, remarked Senior Seth Hible. The ideal parent should be very understanding, it's really hard to talk to par- ents. Sometime I wish my parents could be my friends instead of parents, so I could talk to them school. Being disgusted with her hair, my sister screamed as she looked into the bathroom mirror. Primping, a fad of the 80's. Students who primped were always combing their hair and checking their looks. In the sixth grade I slept late once and didn't have time to primp. Mom excused me for the day, explained freshman Ron Shaffer. As a result of primping, before or during school, students were often late. Usually after I get a perm I spend hours look- ing in the mirror, re- marked English teacher Mrs. Linda Kane 11 11 TRYING TO LOOK their best, Senior Shelly Harrigan and ju- niors Chantal Savage and Lorie Ricksy primp before their afternoon classes. iPhoto by M. Grygielj tasy more easily, exclaimed ju- nior Kalani Anderson. As far as parents go, I'm completely satisfied with mine. I've got two great influences. They're Cmy parents, always well groomed and well man- nered. Sometimes they're a sider myself very lucky,' replied Senior Kiran Ra- kalla. if fMsQLg..MiN1-MAG.. - 11 little overprotective, I con-