Granite City High School - Warrior Yearbook (Granite City, IL)

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Picturesque Scenery Highlights The Face Of The Earth The faces of the earth experience changes throughout the year. The midwest including Granite City is a perfect example of the changing seasons. We view a rebirth of our surroundings in the spring and a gradual decline during the autumn months. During the winter a slow- down in activities is present, while the pace is quickened in the sum- mer ' s warmth. Our life style is dependent upon the face of the earth. This past sum- mer the drought affected our lives considerably. In Madison County the lack of rain caused a twenty-five per cent drop in agricultural pro- duction. Farmers without an irriga- tion system suffered. The water level, dropping well below average has slowed barge traffic on the Mississippi. A move for conservation and ecology has blossomed in the 70 ' s. Churches and schools in Granite City conduct paper drives on the weekends. This generation is prov- ing their concern over litter by par- ticipating in Keep America Clean drives. People believe that the face of the Earth has to be preserved for generations to come. 8