Edmond Memorial High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Edmond, OK)

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Summer fades out as school begins Senior girls show enthusiasm as they form a pyramid A refreshing drink of cool water quenches Todd Merrill's thirst. During the summer, days were filled with sheer enjoyment and relaxation. These days were ended too soon as the pool closed, suitcases were emptied for good, and cloth- ing stores became crammed with buyers of back-to-school clothes. The adjustment to the new atmosphere of school was one of excitement, dread, ner- vousness, and all combinations of the above. Acitivites inside and outside of school kept everyone busy as school be- gan. Students got ready to tackle any chal- lenge the new year would offer, and were prepared for a lot of new input. Every year during the first full week of school the Student Council sponsors Howdy Week , a week of student activity and involvement. This year's activities in- cluded western day, crazy hat day, the showing of the movie Help , and T-shirt and shorts day. The juniors and seniors grew close together as they took each other to lunch. 2 OPENING Swimming pools close regardless of the scorching summer heat.

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Basketball star Bill Self demonstrates his ability in football at the picnic. I I in if K A Draft issue threatens youth In our society at present, the draft is a very talked and argued about topic, all young men are faced with it and even many in our high school. The draft is a system of selecting men, and now women in some countries, for required military service. The United States had the draft during colonial times and has been used for the Revolution- ary War, Civil War, World War I, World War ll and from 1948-1972 because of deep in- volvement in world affairs, namely Vietnam. In 1975, registration requirements were dis- continued, and now in 1980, it has been brought back. David Alters, a high school student, went to an Army Training camp for eight weeks this past summer, in Ft. Dix, New Jersey. David said, There was much marching, learning to shoot M-16 machine guns, throwing of hand grenades, and extreme discipline. He thought it was good training, yet if he had another chance, David said he would not go through it again. If the United States goes to war, David will be one of the first chosen. Greg Mason is for the draft, and when asked why, he replied, We are in need of a stronger national defense. l'm tired of Amer- ica being a second-rate nation. I feel women should also register, but not for combat services. Lisa Putman was against the draft be- cause ofthe way it is set up. l think every- one should serve two years in a country support system in war and peace times. They should learn basic first aid, basic me- chanics, and patriotism she answered. The draft is a controversial subject, and always will be. Even more controversial is the decision of women registering. What do you think about the draft? lt is a serious is- sue affecting many people today. You could be one of those persons involved. OPENING 3