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

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yssas ' ' A major objective of any high school is to build strong bodies as well as strong minds. Indian River offers a wide range of sports in which every student is invited to partici- pate. The vigorous demands of athletic competition often present challenges that are just as diffi- cult to meet as the challenges of the classroom. The ath- letic program at Indian River should be commended for its role in developing w ' ell-rounded citi- zens who are phys- ically prepared to accept future re- sponsibilities. Challenges . . . The varied academic challenges which school presents to the student demands a great deal of individual study and thought on the part of the student. At Indian River, the library pro- I vides the student with a place of solitary con- templation. This year, our library has been expanded in order to meet the needs of a growing student body. 1 Under the able guid- j ance of Mrs. Culpepper, I the Indian River High School library is a great assistance to those stu- dents who accept the challenges set before them. I.R. offers a well-rounded curriculum

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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

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Challenges . . . Seniors Face the Future. Nervous, well-dressed young men and women prepare to receive the symbol which will set them apart from the rest of the student body. The symbol is, of course, the senior ring. The ceremony, with its solemn splendor, gives the participants a feeling of anticipation of what the coming year will bring. Much lies before the seniors in their last year— final decisions as to vocation or college, graduation from school, tests and examinations. Receiving the senior ring is often the first realization seniors have of their up-coming graduation.