Gainesville High School - Hurricane Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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stopped being one of GHS' two thousand, and became one of humanity's billions . . 12 This year's largest student produc- tionwas F?odgersandHammersteins' The Sound of Music. Audiences were delighted by Maria, en- chanted by the seven children, im- pressed by the Captain, and amused by the nuns. A 125 member cast, under the direction of Mrs. Catherine Murphree and Mrs. Mary Elliott, gave eight performances. Expressive acting was backed by beautiful scenery and elaborate costumes. An equally impressive undertak- ing, though it prompted reflection rather than delight, was gradua- tion. During this last episode ofhigh school life, seniors inevitably looked back and scanned the past three years: from orientation day, split shifts, work as provisionals, and Sophomore Frolics,' through the junior paper sale, invitations to honor clubs, the work behind prom, and the teacher walk-out,' to double session, the senior candy sale, prom night, and graduation. Child- hood pleasures and adult dreams united to form the memories of graduation day. As each of the 725 seniors received his diploma, he stopped being one of Gainesville High's two thousand, and became one of humanity's billions. But each one carried a part of GHS with him into the world.

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Every student studied the actions of world powers, past and present, and struggled with the rationaliza- tion of his beliefs. Forces constant- ly clashed - ideologies met reali- ty, discontent fought blind accept- ance, and nations faced one an- other across a battle fielo or a con- ference table. The United States, a powerful force when her people are united, struggled with issues which threatened her position. Agitators turned marches into riots and dis- sension into lawlessness. Dis- crimination! Police Brutality! Con- stitutional rights! were confusedly whispered by some, angrily yelled by others, but heard everywhere, I4 even in traditionally peaceful Gainesville. Several voices rose above the others and offered solu- tions which each hoped would car- ry him to the nation's highest seat. An assassin's bullet and national party conventions, amid yells for justice, the crack of clubs against bone and tears of pain, narrowed the choice of candidates to three: Democrat Hubert Humphrey, Re- publican Richard Nixon, and American Independent George Wallace. GHSers examined the is- sues and campaigned for their choices. November 6, after eight weeks of fierce campaigning, final word was broadcast - Richard t Milhous Nixon was chosen Presi- dent-elect of the United States. Whether pleased, disappointed or indifferent, people settled down again to daily living and waited to see if the new administration sworn in January 20 could find answers to the demands for welfare, elec- toral college reform, court justice, peace in Viet Nam and law and order. The nation was dependent upon newsmen, condemned for their incomplete, or too complete, coverage of the Chicago conven- tion, for new developments. Meanwhile, America moved ahead in the unofficial space race with Russia with the spectacular flights