Marion High School - Cactus Yearbook (Marion, IN)

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stud nt shal ' - In ll teachers have their own personal method to use in seeing that students do not get the best of them. Due to the fact that teachers do reign superior over all and always get their way in the end, many students shy away from getting out of line. For those choice few who don't let this hinder their activities, however, teachers use various ways of putting them in their place. A most intriguing form is the long, cold stare that pierces through the subject, freezing him in his tracks. ln contrast to that, the teacher may casually neglect the troublemaker, completely shut him off, or shoot suggestive glances his way. For those students who play the role of the class clown and get the laughs they strive for from his fellow classmates, the teacher may retaliate with his own ridiculing remarks or just ignore him. When a certain student does not know the material he is responsible for, a teacher may use it to his advantage by calling on the suspect in class, thus making him look and feel foolish, in an at- tempt to settle him down a bit. Rarely, teamwork is used by the faculty or, at least a student will believe this to be so, thinking everyone is out to get him. If used, however, it gives the student a feeling of helplessness, one against the world. If the small methods fail, then teachers have the option of a harsher punishment. On occasion, a problem student can be sent to the dean for proper action. This method may also aid the instructor in keeping the remainder of his class busy. Nearly all agree that trying to get the best of a teacher is a risky affair. Troublemakers may not realize it, but their teachers do have the upper hand and if they don't shape up that upper hand may come crashing down, destroying the rebellious stu- dents' strategy completely. OFFICE AID- Sitting in the office of the dean of women Gilda Sloan listens to what Mrs. Carol Matchette has to say. X 5 S tllrlslfjg V 'h' da , , ,Gu 1 R V 1 f x ' i A' ? ,-M-Q I LQ M7 S Q' f ' 'V 'i tilii,, W ' . H 2 . x - -. A A-1 L, X I, 1 I'-, Ways to Break a Student Down 2 1

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feadh I' I' allllb he modem day student is a force that teachers wish they didn't have to reckon with. Through many generations, the art 'of driving a teacher to an early retirement has come a long way. Since the early days of the pioneer, smart alecks' have kept their fellow students at ease when the going gets a little hairy. Early pioneers of the art, may have done such things as feeding the teachers horse a rotten apple, or slipping him a mickey. The evolution of demoralizing the classroom in- structor has changed lfor better or worsel through frogs, rubber snakes, tacks in chairs, and inten- tionally obnoxious habits. Today's class clown has various angles to go about accomplishing the effect he sets out after. The ultimate in this strategy is quick quips: Teacher: Let me thinkf, Student: Don't hurt yourself. or Teacher: 'iWas that statement true or false? Stu- dent: Yes it has to be. There is also the aspect of becoming a cheerleader in the class. He can cause an eruption of his fellow students in an attempt to stifle the teacher's exhibition of power. Then there are the little things such as changing the seating charts, mocking the teacher's actions or stealing his chalkholder. Yet another method to steal the show, is to make fun of the teacherfs name. This may be quite amusing, but it could prove to be a determining fac- tor in your grade. With modem technology, who is to say how the future students will be taught. With robots? Tape recorders? Or perhaps some new device? However it is, there will always be someone trying to make his newfangled instructor blow a fuse. GETTING THE POINT- Symbolic of the never-ending battle between students and their teachers, Mr. Richard Kumler sends Gary Wayman on his way. CHAT OR SPA'I?- Conversing in the front hallway, Venia Pettiford leans tiredly over as Mr. James Masing, dean of men, talks to her. 2 O Ways to Break a Teacher Down

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t t . ' i li 'GW he trees go up, the bells go on, the lights light up and the Christmas season, with all its hustling and bustling, makes its presence well known to everyone. The signs and sounds of the holidays follow you wherever you go. All around town the chimes and bells ring out and the colorful decorations on light poles and buildings sway in the blistery wind. A trip to a department store has definite seasonal signs with extra cashier lanes and children telling Santa what to bring after pulling his whiskers. The Salvation Army and March of Dimes, as well as student government, collect donations from cheerful givers to make Christmas a joyous time for needy persons. Even your home is given to Christmas, with Christmas carolers blending tones to you and your Christmas tree lights blinking on and off. Christmas can become a reality the moming af- ter jolly old St. Nicholas arrives that he may just be an added attraction. Christmas may really have arrived when the special glitter comes to a child's eye and a stranger smiles and wishes you a warm, wonderful Meny Christmas. A HEAVY ORDER - Keeping with the tradition of sitting on Santa's knee, Mr. Richard Persinger, principal, joins an exploring childhood party. SEASONAL HANGUPS - Helping to put up and decorate the office Christmas tree, Laurie Cruzan hangs a ball on the tree limb. HOLIDAY PARADE - Riding in the back of a converti- ble, the Miss Christmas City contestants wave as they go down a Marion street. 2 2 Christmas WARMI SIDE COLD 0 TSIDE