Edison High School - Edisonian Yearbook (Lake Station, IN)

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The school year started a day late for us at the High School. Arrangement of the electrical facilities for the new building was the reason for the delay. Excited voices could be heard throughout the halls as students changed classes and exchanged comments about the new teachers. Joining the staff were Mrs. Moylan (Choir ), Mrs. Mandon (Government and Econ.), and the new assistant principal, Mr. Steven Fritz. The lunch hour was lengthened to 20 minutes, and this gave students 55 minutes to eat. As the bells rang, a hoard of students could be seen dashing to their cars heading for McDonalds and Burger Kinq. Those who were less fortunate either ate here for the hoag ies, hamburqers and such, or walked the block or so to Armans or Burger Chef. It was a surprise to all when the E. G. ( Lake Station) Police, as well as Mr. Fritz, issued some 40 tickets for illegal parkinq or parking without a sticker. There was a big hassle over this, but after a few tickets, one caught on. Another problem experienced for the first few weeks of school was the lack of classroom seats. The unfinished portables created many class schedule disturbances. Many teachers had to move from room to room each hour. It was common for students to find themselves in the wrong, overcrowded classroom. With the portables finally ready, classes settled down to the routine of it all. Then there was the problem with lockers. As usual, you could walk down the halls and find that many were open, resulting in stolen books for some. Some lockers were shared by as many as three students while some students had two lockers for their personal use. The school spirit of the students was lacking for the first few months of school. Only three pep sessions were held with the senior class winning the Spirit Trophy two of the three times. The class shared the honor with the juniors one time. Many felt that another class should have received the Trophy during the Nov. 23 pep session, which was for the first home B-ball game. Students were also disappointed over the revised attendance procedures. If a student received three un- excused tardies or absences during a nine-week per iod, the grade was dropped by three percent. And then there were those plastic hall passes. The attitude of many students was hardened. There was some bitterness over the new procedures. Besides student handbook, the administration introduced a booklet concerning procedures for suspension and such. Many students seemed less eager to attend school. Perhaps the new building signaled that we were in for some changes. 4