Jones Junior High School - Focus Yearbook (Marion, IN)

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First Snowball open to all I think this was the most excellent high school dance I ' ve ever been to, said Mr. Windle, who was one of the people responsible for signing up the band. I feel that all the work that was put into this first dance made up for the extra money we spent for a more expensive band. I heard many positive com- ments from students. Because of this more expensive band, the first Jones Snowball dance was also open to the seventh and eighth graders. Energy Crisis, a rock group from In- dianapolis, played songs like Play That Funky Music. Julie Harris, a ninth grader chosen as the first new Jones Snowball queen, said, I couldn ' t believe it! I was excited and honored to be chosen as Snow- ball queen. I was really surprised. The runners up for Snowball queen were: Jody Haug, Teresa Laudeman, and Sheila Stebbins. Julie ' s escort was Tim Schoolman. Deanna Gause, a ninth grader who attended the dance, said, I thought it was really neat to see everyone all dressed up. I give credit to all the peo- ple who put their time into making this first dance. I really enjoyed myself. Steve Spoonhoward, another ninth grader who attended the dance, said, It was better than the spr- ing dance last year because accoustics in the new building were better than that of the old building. I really had a good time, and I hope they have another dance this year. After the dance, many of the ninth graders went out to eat. Two of the most popular restaurants were; Rosie ' s Little Italy, and Pizza Hut. This first snowball dance was just the beginning of more dances to come to the new Jones Junior High School. (BELOW) Brought together by the new school, Dina Roberts, an ex-Justice student, and Matt Farmer, formerly of McCulloch, enjoy themselves at the dance. (ABOVE RIGHT) Anthony Johnson and Edna Richard dance to the music of Energy Crisis . (BELOW RIGHT) Steve Spoonhoward and Nancy Bilbee share a joke at the first snowball.

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Freshmen curriculum offers choices Twenty-five students hurried in, sat down at their table, and opened their green and blue biology books. This wasn ' t their ordinary routine, but they had a reason for acting different. Today they were having a biology test. Two students were seated at each of four science ebony tables, clustered around one sink. The faucets at each sink were very convenient for students during labs. What is the difference between meiosis and mitosis? What is photosynthesis? These and other frantic cries for help echoed around the large, tiled, rectangular room. Small windows near the ceiling let in a little daylight. Many freshmen chose to take biology. Although it was not required, students must have at least one year of science to graduate from high school. Unlike biology, English was required. Students were exposed to Shakespeare, poetry, and short stories. All but one of the English classes were held in triangular, carpeted rooms. One wall was lined with bookshelves, while the other was lined with a standard, green chalkboard. The math classes were held on the second floor. Freshmen had five choices in math: arithmetic, basic math, pre-algebra, algebra, or honors algebra. The students in algebra learned such things as what a polynomial was, how to multiply letters, and how to write equations. Things other than math were learned in math class. This was the time of day when students found out what was going on outside. Was it snowing or raining? Was the sun shining or was the wind blowing? The tall, skinny windows over-looking Pennsylvania Street gave them the answer. It was required that all ninth graders had U. S. History on their schedule. Four different teachers taught the one-year course. Freshmen went all through the United States, from the discovery of America to the American Revolution to the United States Civil War period. Several electives were offered, ranging from drafting to glee club to typing. All new equipment enabled students to learn more easily and made the classes more enjoyable. Anne Nelson Troy Nukes Rhonda Patrick Lorraine Patterson Gail Patton Winford Patton Kimb Payne Judy Perkins Rita Perkins Mike Pierson Kim Pinkerton William Pinkleton Ken Piper Lisa Pollitt Tammy Pollitt Teresa Purvis Doneta Pyle Mike Quinn Nancy Raven Virginia Reese Kevin Regnault Susan Reid Ned Rice Edna Richard Julie Richards Don Richardson Ron Ricks Margie Riley Gina Rinker Dina Roberts