Lexington High School - Lexington Yearbook (Lexington, MA)

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Elizabeth Yaz quips, ‘An “‘A”’ average? You’ve Judy McDonough and Larry Gilbert interview a college representative. got to be joking!” Ha a hoe , ee eT Come spring, this student will be bombarded with college material Stephanie Buchta takes the matter of college via the mail. seriously. 25

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THE TRADITION CONTINUES Preparing for college is no easy task, but for most LHS students it is a tradi- tion. During the first few months of school, the Mini-College Fairs are the most well attended weekday events. Juniors looking for prospective schools and Seniors searching for colleges they may have overlooked, crowd the Ca- reer Center in E House every Wednes- day morning. Students talk with repre- sentatives and friends, with the most common thought being, “‘Will I be ac- cepted there?” Once Seniors have chosen the col- leges, the difficult task of filling out ap- plications begins. After the forms are completed and sent in, students start the long wait. For some, the two to three months before replies come back is a welcome relief from the demands of preparing for college, but for most it is an exhausting wait. When April comes, the suspense is finally over and the decisions must be made. For some, the choice is easy, but others must weigh the factors. As sen- ior year comes to an end, the new graduates eagerly anticipate the “‘col- lege experience’’, while the new sen- iors begin the long process again! Monica Wang sets to work memorizing the lists of words she might encounter on the SAT’s. poe MBB 563.0 TUT WRT a ms rWUehcauey . °™ College bound students consider the possibili- ties at a Mini-College Fair. 24 Aileen Robinson asks the many questions that the prospect of college poses.

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TRAVEL Every weekday students make their way to school through various forms of transportation. The lucky few who own cars love to show them off, and they usually disappear during their lunch and free blocks with the popular desti- nation of McDonald’s for munchies or simply a cruise around town. However, these auto drivers do have to pay for their privilege. There is gas to buy and the less financially pressing school parking sticker to be purchased. After years of basic square stickers a new and eye-catching little green racing car is available. Although bikes are less expensive, they present several problems, not the least of which is the delicate act of bal- ancing books on the rack. Also, bikers always run the risk of leaving for school under blue skies but being faced with rain or snow on the trip home. The MBTA and Lexpress are also popular means of transportation. It seems stu- dents will do anything to avoid walking. But no matter what means of transpor- tation students use, what matters is that they do get to school! (above) A school bus brings an eager group of students to yet another enthralling day of school at LHS. (middle, right) Nooooo, that’s not a discus! (right) ““So, you think you can beat me ina drag race, huh?” asks Al Sacco. 26 Students’ cars patiently await their owners during the school day.