Eisenhower High School - Introspectus Yearbook (Saginaw, MI)

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candidates in the school’s gymnasium. The student body of Eisenhower not only functions as students, but as residing, working members of the community. Politics is an important facet affecting community life. In the 10 years of Eisenhower High School, there have been many changes in local and national politics. Many poli- tical figures have visited Ike, speaking to both students and citizens of the commu- nity. 1980 was a significant political year, A step in the right direction culminating an election for a new presi- dent of the United States, Ronald Reagan. The election marked a major gain for the conservative republican party, at national and local levels. The small amount of student involve- ment in politics is the result of a lack of impact of their opinions. And, quite often, students' views reflect those of their parents. But, this interest in poli- tics is bound to grow as we become active members of the voting society. Republicans regain control of office i : 如 Preodent Nixon of lal See RN = S x D a Á President Non KM» ge ey è MT auri se, : à 1 Y as S en le — e In 1972-73, Congressman James Harvey addresses his speech to the student body. | President Nixon a Cran 13 Opening

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Many classes have faded at Eisenhower. One that has remained popular is the competitive Readers’ Theatre class. In this year’s award- winning multiple, “The Veldt,” Dave Little Tammy Detloff, Brian Blecke, and Jenny Wight act out computerized toys. When Eisenhower opened in 1971, many people were shocked and opposed to the liberal policies which were put into effect. In many ways, the school resembled a college campus. Open classrooms, tolerant attendance require- ments, and a relaxed approach to discipline resulted in a large amount of community combustion and concern. Eisenhower seemed to be the school of the future, designed with the comfort of the student in mind. The student center was a place to relax, grab some pop and chips, and listen to your favorite tunes on the jukebox in between classes, or during class, if you didn’t feel like going that hour. However, many of these policies were-revoked within even the first year of the school, due to the fact that much of the environment was not practical for a high school level teaching learning atmosphere. One feature of the school that was left in effect until the mid-seventies was the smoking area. It was located in the west end of the school, near the pool entrance. It was removed when declared illegal for a high school to permit it in the state of Michigan, In 10 years, Eisenhower has turned toward a much more conservative atti- tude, and a stricter discipline policy. The openness of the classrooms was reduced considerably by the construc- tion of walls in the gold, green, and red areas. The school store, Clockwork Orange, closed down several years ago, following the same conventional pattern. Throughout its history, Ike has re- covered from its share of vandalism and difficulties inherent in the design of the building. And although the roof con- tinues to leak near the electives entrance, the rebellious days of vandalism seem to have subsided. Eisenhower returns to conventional methods 15 Opening