Jefferson High School - J Yearbook (Jefferson, WI)

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Students take time to note traditions in a modern world Tradition is a link established between the past and the present. Many events are celebrated because That’s the way it’s always been. Yet, each year tradition is adapted to meet the needs of our changing world and attitudes. Homecoming is a long-standing tradition. This event is the one which most directly connects the past to the present, since it is a time for alumni to return to their school and to celebrate. The spirit days of Homecoming week are always held, but each day's theme changes from year to year. The dance, which ends the celebration, is central to the event. The intense rivalry between Fort Atkinson and Jefferson is a tradition. So strong is this rivalry that even though it is a non-conference match, a Fort-Jefferson game, be it football or basketball, is the most attended game of the season. Prom, with its beautiful scenery, traditionally brings the junior class together to make one ever-remembered night. A long, last night of decorating is part of the memory, as is the court. Graduation, the final high school tradition, holds much meaning. At least once during Commencement, someone is bound to mention that graduation is not an end; it is only a beginning. Tears fill graduates’ eyes as they remember that this will be the last time they will gather as high school students. The traditional mug (top), symbolic of Jefferson's German heritage, is the quota prize in the magazine campaign. Todd Schoenike (right) places as the high salesman in the annual high school magazine campaign. The AFS banner (opposite page top), which hangs in the main hall, emphasizes the meaning of this organization. Varsity football cheerleader Renee Powers (opposite page center left) watches the Homecoming pep rally. Joe Wagner (opposite page center right top) gazes at one of the many Homecoming dance posters advertising the event. Debbie Last (opposite page center right bottom) does not prove the point that eating carrots gives good eyesight. Members of the senior class (opposite page bottom) gather around their boys’ tug o’ war team to cheer them on to victory. 2 Theme

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Technology aids in learning; JHS faces lower enrollment A conflict which is now affecting schools is “How can we use today’s advanced technology to benefit students, while still maintaining the basics?” Many changes in JHS have proven that this problem can be overcome. Several computers now help students learn to operate these machines, which have become so much a part of our lives. They also help students with basic skills and skill reviews. New grammar books, which concentrate on basic English skills, were put to use this year. These books were ordered the previous year on the recommendation of the Language Arts Curriculum Committee. A second conflict is that high schools, including JHS, are facing declining enrollment and must decide how far programs can be cut without creating problems later, when enrollment is expected to rebound. One area that will be dramatically affected by this is teaching positions. Fewer students mean less state aid. Less money forces the district to cut some positions. Some purchases and renovations reflected changing needs and interests. A copying machine was added in the office. Over the year this machine saved paper and time, plus it could do things the old copier could not, such as make reductions. The darkroom was enlarged to accommodate the new photography class. And finally, the in-school suspension center made the suspension penalty even less pleasant than ever. Indeed, JHS made changes to meet students’ changing needs. 4 Steve Dobson (top) works on a program for the computer class, while Mark Foss looks on. Mr. Kroll (right) charts the progress of the stock Tubos Mexico, which was sold early in the year by the Investment Club. Using the new Xerox machine in the office. Mrs. Sanders (opposite page top left) copies absentee lists. Ms. St. John (opposite page top right) looks in on a student in the new detention center to make sure that he is studying. Since Jefferson leaves the Rock Valley Conference at the end of the year. Mr. Leipold (oposite page bottom left) removes the RVC plaque from his wall. Jenny Bluege (oposite page bottom right) enlarges a photograph for the new photography class, taught by Mr. Amundson. Theme