East Brunswick High School - Emerald Yearbook (East Brunswick, NJ)

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way of smoothing out the Dumps. We forget the bad and remember the good. The bungled tests and laborious term papers are forgotten with losing seasons and old flames. In truth, things weren't really much different then. These are the good old days you'll miss ten years from now. when you have kids and are old and pudgy. Only the details change, not the basics Bikes have motors now and T-shirts and jeans replace sweaters and skirts But these are the good old days” you've been told about and which you'll tell about STUDENT LIFE—3

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THE6E WERE THE GOOD OLD DAYS YOU’RE GOING TO AI66 TEN YERR6 FRO A NOW Did your folks ever tell you about the good old days” when they were in school? Somehow, things seemed better then. They learned more than you seem to be learning. There was more school spirit. School itself was more inviting and teachers were awesome in their authority and brilliance. one was bussed to school and everyone went home for lunch. Boys dressed better and girls always wore skirts. With cashmere sweaters and brown and white saddle shoes. Everyone went to dances and the big game on Thanksgiving Day. No one had any problems. No one was ever bored. Winters Well, before you get too envious, then were much more severe. No remember that the years have a 2 —STUDENT LIFE

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6UN6HINE DRY6 These were carefree days, really. While we worried about what lay ahead after graduation at times, these concerns were cast aside more often than not. We had other things more immediate in mind. Like a game to play this afternoon. A new halftime routine to master. A pep rally. A chance to catch up on the latest gossip during an open period. Winning the team prize at field day Or a class that was more fun than work. It was a time in our lives when we could entertain crazy ideas and not really be faulted for it. We could make mistakes and not be held wholly accountable We could dream impossible dreams and not be called impractical, cling to ideals and not be dismissed as foolish. We fell in love and out again and were not thought to be fickle. We were alternately serious and silly. There would be time enough to be somber 4 —STUDENT LIFE