Halifax Academy - Voyager Yearbook (Roanoke Rapids, NC)

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I PROPER FORM for documenting notes explains the purpose of Ms. Leonard's lec- ture to the English III students. fl HOMEWORK HOURS yield results that lead toward gaining graduation creditsg Bobby johnson takes advantage of class time in English I. STRESSING THE IMPORTANCE of good planning, Sally Davis, associate director of admissions at Peace College, shares with prospective students. Graduation Requirements III

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SAYING F REWELL TO ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE in math receives the after-school attention of Chuck Podruchny and Mrs. Reynolds. IDENTIFICATION AND LABELING places the finishing touches on Marc Roberson's biology bug collection. X T' . ' E , f - 1- ia , 1. - g t Y X N .. 5 ' ' New S! 19 vs in ,if t. K , - . . . f -- .. I ai- s,st,,,. Q X 4, P . .N QP Q THE TEDIOUS TASK of research gathers the focus of Becky Cooper in English III. 48 III Requirements We're seeing the return ol yesterday's requirements, commented Mr. Billy Mayo, headmaster. As he reviewed the significant academic requirement changes, the students planned to confront the inevitable. As the seniors prepared to exit with only eighteen units required for gradu- ation, the juniors knew that their work to fulfill the requirement twenty units had begun as freshmen. More recently, undel classmen learned of' more specific college entrance requirements feconomics, government, computers, foreign languagej. C' ,, .1 I., Q' ,gr ...a-4'

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Even with the classic excuses, sometimes THE GUI G GOT TOUGH 'The alarm didn't go off! My car wouldn't start! K'But I missed the bus! These excuses, sometimes legiti- mate and sometimes not, ranked among the classics. Not all of the crutches related to tardiness, Frequently, incomplete assign- ments and other responsibilities encouraged creative thinking? To discourage tardiness, students faced a new rule that provided automatic punishment of one day of detention hall for three consecutive tardies. Effective for most students, the rule had its regular offenders. Experienced seniors shared some of their most frequently used Cand heardj excuses. Running out of gas, having a flat tire, and get- ting caught by the train often hindered transportation, Some students simply 'lhad to go to courtf' The fifth period English IV students once begged mercy from Mr. Nelson and protested after lunch, The cafeteria bell didn't ring. Classic excuses for the classroom varied. I didnlt understand the assignment'g I tried, but I couldn't do it g K'Did you want us to write it down? ranked among the most often used. Somehow, teachers managed to know the tricks. 50 III Classic Excuses