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

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fi :gf . 'A 4 ff is ,U ,yy , . , W , , .4 X .,,. ,,.. i fm! ,zgihff L 5 . 1- 1. iii? ii ' he fad. . ., , .K f 1 X was ia: tx N Q 'J' 'N as , ..,,. . A , ,,,. -,.,, , ,,M,-. 'vf , .f f . - L W . .1w Performing first and second hours for packed audiences, students of the Iowa School of Goju Karate demonstrate different karate maneuvers. Even attendance was not taken, about half of Jefferson's student body attended Chautauqua Day this year. It was held on Tuesday, February 5, and the five months of planning was conducted by the Student Council. Speakers ranged from musicians to morticians to magicians. Other presentations were given con- cerning scuba diving and karate. The U.S. Revolution Band proved to be most popular with West Side Delegation and Jarona the Magician close behind. Principal William C. Jacobson summed up his impressions of the day by saying that the student body conducted itself well. He added that it would be kept to one day in future years so there would be no problem of making each year better by having it held two to three days. s tauqua Day ,- Drawing the largest crowd of the day, Band tunes up to play another song. the U.S. Revolution

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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.

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Volunteers from the audience help Jarona the Magician with one of his tricks. sv 1-1 3: Steve Thompson, a member of the Hawkeye Scuba Club, explains techniques and equipment used in scuba diving. Singing and dancing to a variety of songs, Jefferson's WSD tries to communicate its own message to the audience. 'Fri Mx QM Watching a karate demonstration brlngs a smile to Jeff NeaI's face. Student Council adviser Dennis Ellertson smiles at the end of another successful day. Chautauqua Day