Griffith High School - Reflector Yearbook (Griffith, IN)

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Another school day in the life of junior, Terry Johnson and sophomore. Cheryl Knieriemen begins as they hop off the bus. Then it’s off to their lockers and to talk with friends until the bell. No matter if you walk, ride a bike or drive, somehow you always find yourselves arriving at school five days a week just as junior Roy Hall, senior Frank Gaydos and Sophomore Laurie Gaydos. Just another morning for students arriving to school. There is a lot of hustle and bustle with cars, buses, bikes and kids crowding to school, trying to get to school on time.

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Arrival Facing another school day, task to be tackled by all S tartled by the loud ringing of his bedside alarm clock, the student halfheartedly arises. It’s 6 a.m. and the sun is barely shining. Worst of all, it is Monday. He must get ready for yet another day of school. Half asleep, he trudges down the hall to the shower. If his Coast deodorant soap doesn ' t wake him up, nothing will. After a shower the feeling of drudgery still lingers, but unfortunately the day must go on. He heads for the kitchen to consume a bowl of Wheaties, the breakfast of Champions. As usual, he finds himself reading the side panel of the cereal box. He is quite pleased to discover that he had now memorized ever vitamin contained in the box. One glance at the clock tells him to hustle if he wants to make the early bus. He reaches into the closet only to find that his favorite pair of Levis is missing. After pulling on his second favorite pair, he begins along term struggle with his hair, battling the many strandsthat oppose his comb. The student picks up his books, and making sure he has a large supply of gum, he proceeds out the door, down the street, and on to the bus. The ride is short, but there is plenty of gossip to catch. Some sit quietly, while others struggle to finish forgotten homework. Soon he is off the bus, up the breezeway, into the building, ready to tackle first hour. To avoid the morning rush, seniors. Vince Galambos and Kristi Conaway walk to school instead of drive, as most peope do. Walking has its advantages, allowing time together. 2

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4 Before the halls get jamped, students who arrive early or on the first bus go to their lockers without any trouble. The extra time gives students a chance to talk to their friends. Early Friday mornings seniors, Carrie Jostes and Crystal Swartz come to school just to blow up balloons and cram the football players ' lockers full of goodies to last all day. Before 8a.m. Homework, practices, meetings, gossip: before- school activity §► P Y ou run down the hall clutching your books and barrelling around the corners, as someone shouts to you what time it is. This is a familiar scene that happens every school day just before 8a.m. This hectic dash for the room becomes a routine for those who find standing around and gossiping all morning more interesting. Before 8a.m. is the best time to catch up on what’s happening to whom, where it’s happening and how. But, others just like to get to school at the latest possible moment. Not all of us race against the bell. There are others who come to school extra early to attend practices, decorate lockers, attend meetings, or just sit on the ledge to wait for their friends’ arrival. Those who skipped their hot bowl of Farina, find the ledge a good place to gobble down a “Tom ' s Apple Pie.” Studying and homework also rank high in before-school activity. The halls create a much better atmosphere for homework, especially when a friend from last year’s class is sitting next to you. Couples use the time to sneak a few kisses in before the bell rings. Whether you come to school in plenty of time to talk and take your time, or you end up scrambling into your room and flying into your desk, everything will be starting out all right if you make if before 8a.m.