Mason City High School - Masonian Yearbook (Mason City, IA)

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A NEW PLACE T0 HIT THE BOOKS-Freshmen wait for the bell before hitting the books in the new study hall. Y. OL f Q, S U,,,,,,. 'R .L ,, XXI! I, s 1979 A A 1 HELLO?-Editor Cindy Watts provided a new look this year for the Mohawk Press . HARD WORK-Brad Toebe works on his latest assignment. DRS. ROSENFELD PLEASE REPORT-Steve and John Rosenfeld model the latest in surgi- cal attire.

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MCHS takes on 'New Look' This year Mason City High School definitely had a new look when it opened its doors for the 1981-82 school year. Sixty percent of the student body was new to the school because of the switch to a 9-12 high school. This switch meant that both the freshmen and sophomores were new to the building. At the beginning this may have been a little confusing finding rooms, etc. but the new look also brought many new ideas and aspirations. The faculty also took on a new look when ninth grade instructors were transferred into the building. For some it was a new experience while for others it meant a move back to high school teaching. The physical facility also had some new looks this year with the addition of the new study hall completed on the east end of the library. The new study facility provided excellent lighting and access to the library for students. ln addition to new people and places came changes in policy brought on by the 9-12 switch. At the beginning of the year the administration decided to give open lunch privileges to seniors on a trial basis. The program worked so well that within a short period, the seniors were given open campus privileges. Student dress also tended to move towards the extremes as students experimented with both the punk and preppie looks in an attempt to find their style. Finally, student government also took on a new look as it divided into two separate groups. The traditional form of student council worked with policy and similar situations while the activities end of student life was handled by the newly formed Student Activi- ties Board. Dan Ray served as president of student council while Tracy Hazlett served in that capacity for the board. Advisers for these groups were also new at their jobs. Mr. Crawford assumed the responsibility for student council while Mrs. Manley and Mr. Stouffer advised the board. It definitely was a year that saw a new look . HAVE A BURGER FOR ME-Mr. Crawford dir- ects outgoing traffic during the noon hour. DEVO DAYS-Seniors Jana Erickson, Laura Senensky, and Michelle Hulsing get into the punk spirit. SHOOTING THE BREEZE-Steve Hepperly and Andy Arndt relax during open time in the com- mons.

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Activities take on 'New Look' too Student activities as a whole took on a new look this year. A new organization known as the Stu- dent Activities Board came into being as a result of a division of the forms of student government. This group planned homecoming, pep assem- blies, and other student related activities. Pep assemblies attracted more students and featured formats such as the Best Legs Con- test which Mr. Crawford won. Seniors also started the year with open lunch which soon became open campus for them. This meant most seniors were allowed to come and go according to their class schedules. Dances, dressing up for game days, and partici- pation in the many school sponsored activities continued to keep students busy. HAND IT OVER-Seniors Vicky Barragan and Susan Hammen dress as gangsters from the senior mob to show their spirit. ,.. OF COURSE, THE MOHAWKS ALWAYS WIN!- Bryan ,Skarphol makes positive predictions for this Friday. THEY DESERVE A BREAK TODAY-A number of senior girls take advantage of the new open campus for seniors. vt ' ' s , , gf, t