Jefferson High School - Statesman Yearbook (Cedar Rapids, IA)

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Q I s With the assistance of the faculty band, Mr. Noonan belts out the fight song at a memorable pep assembly. Executing perfect form, the cheerleaders persuade the crowd to yell for the Big Blue. Shortlegged mini-people invaded the gymnasium in hopes of arous- ing school spirit. Portraying the coach's girlfriend, Jackl Klng gives a pep talk to the Washington team. 18 Pep Assemblies

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, ,UW A ' X 5 13 . . S - I 4 , 1 1 . what i f A . s r - 1 1- gs 1 1 1 ,' ' ' r- 1 W' ew - . .. V- .:p:'T+f -511- f du- n. ,,,, , M.. 5 E I Graffiti marking an Unknown past- The heat of an important contest. Togetherness of friends. The loneliness of an outcast. These are facets of student life. The year began with the hope of success in athletics, the arts, and student fellowship. New policies entered our lives, and we were reluctant to adopt them. lt appeared as if the only important matter concerning students was that of absolute freedom. Homecoming wasn't as glamourous as in preceding years and it became mandatory to attend assemblies. Cheerleaders attempted to do their job, but school spirit remained as dead as a brick wall. The general attitude of the student body was one of discontentment. Each of us will have our own lasting opinions of the past year. Whether favorable or otherwise, we should remember that we were all in this together. Expl

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Enthusiasm and I m bored let s get beck to third hour were contrasting expressions in evidence during this year s reduced schedule of pep assemblies. N-O-T-H-I-N-G - than what pep assemblies mean to me. Pep assemblies started out bad and got worse. Days of planning, early morning practices, and endless searching for props were rewarded by dead stares from un- interested audiences. There were bright spots, however, such as the Chinese ping pong players exhibition, an interview with defeated Wash football players, an old jalopy with a flat tire, the crowning of three WPA kings,and the honoring of state champion wrestlers. Third hour assemblies increased student attendance, although participation remained at a minimal level. Even though the crowd wasn't as fired up as some would have liked it to be, those that did cheer were sincere.