Lincoln High School - Tiger Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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G R A D E S

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X of 0 , xefbqo i How To Break The Rules Without Getting Caught There's a little devil inside all of us that pops up every now and then to urge us to break a rule. Of course we know better and most often we resist the urge, but, oh, the temptation to do otherwise lessens only with the thought of getting caught. The rules are specific, short and not too plentifulg as a matter of fact, they boil down to about five. Junior Nancy Beckham can get into a heap of trouble if she doesn't put the gum away. The no- gum rule is plainly visible in each room's school rules poster. The most likely punishment is having to spit it out before the flavors gone ttopl. Shirttails for boys definitely go inside pants. Hats definitely stay off inside the school building. Few of either offenses seem to escape the radar eyes of the principals frightl. Wearing sun glasses inside is also a no-no, but getting caught with food outside of the cafeteria area means real trouble and an empty stomach if it's after lunch time. lbottom rightl,

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The Change New Rules Hit Hard complaint heard from students teach- ers administrators and parents. All of the changes addedsup to more work for everyone it seemed. gj:Students had to works harder to meet higher grading standards which dropped the D and made the C the lowest passe ing grade. Seniors alsotlost final exam exemption privileges. .Stiidents also .worked harder to get to class and get there on time. Five tardies equaled one absence and five absences could mean automatic failure for the se- mesters . l Anyone involved in extra-curricular activities had to pass all subjects or fore- go competitions. . ,fp . Enterin freshmen facedattougheri 4 cengi 'fToo ma nylchanges . was a frequent 'graduation requirements. The emphasis Every teacher was required to keep a notebook of each ,, student's work. That vvs- i meant each student was required to keep a T notebook. Suddenly losing , a notebook became a if M' pf? tragedy. James Jones and Willa Stovall hang on to theirs Ctopl. Tests caused increased levels of anxiety in most students Despite additional 4 preparation, DISD scores on national tests did not go up but down The tests were longer and harder said students 18