Indian River High School - Sequoyah Yearbook (Chesapeake, VA)

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. . . Rivalries promote school spirit. One of the numerous challenges that is extended to Indian River students is the development of school spirix. Here, in the school, each student finds many activities in which he may participate, thereby contributing to the vigorous grov th of the school. Student body participation in extra-curricular activities has been enormous and has added to the combined spirit found at Indian River. The efforts of the cheering squads, clubs, and classes have all aided in developing these feelings of enthusiasm and pride in our school.

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Challenges . . . Activities foster co-operation among students. The challenges presented to the students at Indian River often require more than an individual effort. Co-operation among the students is essential in order to attain success. Students are shown the value of team work and co-ordination in such activities as chorus and band. The faculty and administration of Indian River High School strive to develop among the students an ability to work with others. 10

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. . . School activities encourage good citizenship. At Indian River some 1600 students are brought together 180 days a year. One of the biggest and most constant challenges to the students is getting along with their peers. The relationships which deve- lop between students set the stage for dramatic conflicts in some cases and strong friendships in other situations. Although these conflicts pass with time, many of the friendships students develop while they are in high school will last throughout life. The close ties made in lunch line are hard to break. The fact that 1968 was an election year was evident at Indian River in September and October. Campaigns were underway for the three major presidential candidates, leading up to a mock election. Speeches on issues and policies presented to the students during homeroom were culminated by an assembly where the band played. Posters proclaiming favorite candi- dates were held high, and final speeches were given. The mock election was exciting for all involved and provided an experience which will be invaluable for active citizens who want to take their place in the community. The participation in the governmental processes of our nation and the chance to speak out for what we believe in, will be long felt by students at Indian River. VOTE FOR WMLACE , n mPiiBua NIXON ■ 1