Madison High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Madison, OH)

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Staff, Students Take Time To Do It Right Academically speaking, our most important goal during high school should be to receive a good education. A good education prepares a student for the real world, whether he chooses to attend college or join the work force. Whichever choice a student makes, a good education is necessary to attain a well-paying job or to promote success while in college. Academics are the most important of all choices. Good academic standings provide a sense of well-being, as well as a sense of self-value. Receiving a good education is just as challenging as any sports event. A student must over- come the obstacles which stand in his way to secure a good future. While in high school, academics may not be the major part of a student's life, but when looking back in later years as an adult, a person remembers the feeling of receiving good grades and especially a good education. 1. Kathy Irwin and Tina Giffin study diligently in the hall. 2. Mr. William Angle points out a South American country to his sophomore history class. 3. Mr. Bob Sater discusses demerits with Dave Winters. 4. Underclassmen show off their typing skills to Mr. Al Haschak, new assistant principal. 4 Student Life

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z r O Within four years of high school, students experience many prob- lems. The problems from year to year constantly change, but so does every student. As the solutions are found. the students can find gratification in conquering their problems. It begins with a student's induction to the high school. The Fresh- men have to adapt themselves to a whole new environment. They are no longer the oldest in the school system. They must begin once again from the bottom and work for the top. Many believe that the top is easier to climb to with a popular name behind them. The first year prepares them for the next few years to come. The Freshman finally made it to the high school and now must begin to feel like a high school student. The now veteran sophomores feel like the world is at their feet. This is usually about the time they try to attain their driver s licenses. A car is a valuable tool in the socialization of the teenagers. A magic power is brought out in the second year students with a new class ring. Owning their own class ring makes them carry their head high throughout the high school hallways. They are part of their school, and its unity can be shown on their hands. A feeling of nobility is acquired when the third year student hears someone refer to him as an upperclassman. Unfortunately, most feel that they have the work load to match. In this year, students must explore their career potential. This can be quite a decision for these young peoplet after all, planning their future is not an easy task. The school system understands this problem faced by young people, and it has provided counselors to make information available to the students. This leaves the Senior class. It is the seniors who must leave the school. Seniors now meet the end of their school years, but they meet the beginning of their lives. Where shall I go from here? is a popular question to them at this time. The question should be, Where shall I find my future security 7 They now make their final life decisions. They look for a job. spouse, go into the service, or maybe even go to college. They may go separate ways, but they all leave together and all look for their own home and own happiness. 3

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I. Mr. Jack Higley’s senior class is hard at work learning about the American government. 3. Presented with a car from the senior band members, Mr. Joe Acerra sits, recovering from shock, in his new car 3. Jodi Earle and Tracie Beal take a break from studying. Student Life 5