Jefferson High School - J Yearbook (Jefferson, WI)

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Fwiluttm wtouitvc iffuiimal facti Sure, freshmen, they told you about the classes you had to take, but did they tell you that you had to pass them? Also, did you realize that your head would be in the toilet three out of five days a week, whether you were legally using the facility or taking a morning swim with the help of some seniors? And did they happen to warn you about asking seniors for directions when you were lost? If you did this, you should not have been surprised if you ended up in the teachers' lounge or cleaning the bottom of the swimming pool with your tongue. They never mentioned that if you told a teacher or the principal about the seniors, who made sure that you fit into your locker nicely, you would be signing your death certificate. How many of you former freshmen dared to attend the county fair? If you did, did you enjoy being chased by a large can of shaving cream, which just happened to be attached to a senior? Aren't you glad that you can now go to the fair without getting slimed. And here is some valuable advice for upcoming freshmen. Now that you are almost in high school, there are several things that you must part with. This will include your favorite teddy bear, which will be replaced by your cute and cuddly biology book. Yes, the rumors are correct that you will have to leave your Cabbage Patch lunch box at home. Your crayons, art smock, and finger paints will no longer be required to pass into the next grade. Make sure you get a good night's sleep, because 4 Theme

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school no longer provides an afternoon nap period. You will most likely learn several new techniques for studying. Cram studying is the most popular technique. This consists of putting off your fifty page term paper for the day before it is actually due. Then there is the pretend-you-did-your-assignment technique, when you decided that it would be more intellectual to watch MTV, instead of doing your homework. Every time the teacher asks a question, you look at everything else in the room, except the teacher, or you pretend you're reading your assignment over. Those of you who still live in the world of illusion, forget it. The reality of JHS will hit you soon enough. (Opposite page top left) Mark Hamann adds finishing touches to the senior coke can at float decorating. (Opposite page top right) Roxie Ehrke marches with the band after ending her Homecoming parade routine (Opposite page bottom) Thrown by the leading flood, seniors catch the Homecoming wave (Top) Brian Wright. Berna Calvillo. and Randy Braunschweig race in the potato sack competition. Randy winning. (Center) Brian Ackley helps the cheerleaders raise spirits, while the varsity football te'am (bottom) watches as a group. Theme 5