Limestone Community High School - Amulet Yearbook (Bartonville, IL)

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The Development of Social Order A high school education is intended to fill one's mind with useful information and whet his interest in the process of learning. But for most students the “spoonful of sugar” is provided by social activities. And this is as it should be. for learning to get along with people is a necessary part of education. Throughout the years of high school one’s social self evolves and matures. Freshman parties arc fun. but freshmen approach their social activities with hesitation. Sophomores swing into social life with more abandon but arc still wishing they could feel at ease. Juniors arc the real go-goers. Friendships have been established, and “who’s going to be there is a big point of anticipation. Seniors find interest in a wider variety of activities. They have added some dress-up activities to their underclass schedule of games, sock hops, and pizza parties. At the end of four years the shy freshmen have matured and have found their niche in the scheme of social order. With gentlemanly behavior, the boy: (above) A smile of satisfaction and reward for a job well done, (below) Leadership and discipline develop social order. Mr. Mrs. McCraith chaperone at one of the many dances.

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Discussion and Conversation Pal James discusses yearbook affairs with Mr. Matthews. Communication is the adhesive which binds people to- gether. And within the walls of a high school the most prevalent form of communication is in discussion and conversation. From the formal discussion and answer of the classroom to the informal chatter in the corridors, every day is filled with conversation. Do you understand this mitosis jazz. . . . are you going to the game. . . . how about this for a headline. . . . one large coke.... see you after class. ... This aspect of school life is undoubtedly the one most eagerly and universally entered into. The character of a school is shown by deeds and actions, but its personality bubbles forth in the volumes of words which flow through its walls and halls each day. The social center of Limestone is the snack bar. where all forms of verbal expression may be heard. 9

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An exchange of opinions may give a refreshing outlook to an old prob- lem. Participation with a mature attitude is important. I punch cups for the girls. Social gatherings: where people can enjoy food, ideas and each other.