East Haven High School - Pioneer Yearbook (East Haven, CT)

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daily for those who work. The workers have time to go home, eat their lunch, and rush to their place of employment. This well planned school day allows for only five minutes between each class. Suggestions to increase the amount of time allotted for passing range from seven to ten minutes. At the beginning of the 1978 school year, a fifteen minute break was incorporated into our schedules. A definite asset, it gives us time to run our errands, talk with our friends, and munch on the candy bars so frequently sold in the halls and classrooms of our school. The school store opens for those who desire a wider variety of snacks. But still others dream about the benefits cafeteria food could have during this time. As a matter of fact, the majority of the student body would like the cafe to be open all day so that nutritional food would be available to them during their studies. The seniors indicated they would like a liberal, campus-like atmosphere. An attractive aspect of this less regimented program would be allowing students to leave school during their study. Others suggested that study halls be replaced by constructive classes, such as drama, philosophy, or driver’s education. These courses would be filled to capacity, if offered. Many feel that some of the subjects in the curriculum taught today are neither applicable to life situations nor specific enough to aid students in preparation for their chosen careers. College bound students hope for a course entitled, “What to Expect”. This would entail learning how to take notes, how to concentrate more effectively, and how to read with a greater degree of comprehension, as is expected of col- lege students. The detention system would be replaced by demerits or abolished altogether. Laten'ess would be tolerated to a certain degree, and it would be one’s own decision as to whether or not one wished to attend class. Consequently, a student might recognize the importance of attending his classes and might become a more responsible adult. Smoking between classes would be reinstated, along with smoking during the fifteen minute break. Lavatories would be available throughout the entire day instead of just during the break or at other specified times. The Class of 1979 hungers most for senior privileges other than the exemption from final exams. Those with cars dream of a student parking lot. Others hope for a senior lounge which would include a snack bar, soda machine and 10