Highland High School - Iris Yearbook (Highland, IL)

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(Middle) Joined in a mock ceremony, students of the adult living class experienced the trials of one semester of married life (Above) Relaxing in the warm sun, many students spent their study halls or lunch hours in the media center. (Right) Forgetting her vow of celibacy, Patty Frey sits on the lap of Jeff Mitchell during Halloween dress-up day 10 Student Life

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The Main Event Busy. This word aptly describes the typical student's life. On the go from eight in the morning, many try to squeeze in schoolwork, sports, extra-curricu- lar activities and a job within a single day. Most succeed, some- times neglecting homework or for- getting to eat a meal but usually with time left over for fun. Student interests lie in many di- rections. HHS offers a variety of activities—from Backwards Day to a pie eating contest or dances and the Friday night game. School functions occupy time, but stu- dents often spend weekends in a totally different environment — whether on the job or at a rock concert in St. Louis. (Above) A little role reversal finds Todd Rutz and Dean Schuepach posing as cheerleaders during the Homecoming Powderpuff game. (Right) Participating in one of the many Student Council spon- sored activities, Howard Robertson dons a cap for Hat Day. Introduction to Student Life 9

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Most students return somewhat reluctantly to school after sum- such as cross country, remain popular at HHS mer vacation. However, they (Below) An excellent spirit rouser, the band usually find the first days fun provides music and cheers at pep assemblies and a little exciting. Eventually, the days settle into routine and students find their place in school. They join clubs, try out for sports and get involved in school functions. Meetings, practices, homework occupy much time. Marching in halftime shows or playing the school song at pep assem- blies, memorizing lines for the fall play, enduring hard hours of practice culminating in Fri- day's game are typical of what students look forward to and al- ways remember. Other events, such as dress up days, Home- coming activities and the un- usual class projects, provide breaks in an otherwise monoto- nous day. Perhaps one of the best parts of any school day is being with friends—relaxing in the media center, enjoying lunch hours and just coping with classes. For most people, these activities make school special. (Left)Although great time consumers, sports, (Above) Participating in an annual Homecoming activity, Cathy Barney and Angie Ru- dolph carve and decorate their pumpkin (Right) Requiring many hours of practice, the fall play, The Curious Savage, was present- ed successfully in November Fall Days 11