McGavock High School - Etc Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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Mone Propeg...PLAGES.. leVelNrs TQ RIE A BBS by Susan Cook A common problem (among the million others) which freshmen and sophomores usually face is that of transportation. From the first morning of nervously awaiting the arrival of the big yellow maneater, waiting every morning to ride to school can be as torturous as school itself. Although the nicest time of year, the fall and spring mornings, are passed in dull observation of sunrises, but stop — what to do when the heavens open up and rain appears or even worse yet — snow? House eaves and bare tree branches become a haven for miserable teenagers. As you stand shivering when the wind chill factor is 30 below, you desperately wish for the magic moment of finally turning 16. Even if the only car you ever had a chance to drive is your mother’s beat-up 61 station wagon, why can’t some saintly person offer you a ride to school? Getting home is just as bad, but usually by the end of the day, you are too numb from the days happenings, to know where you are. What happens when the great day finally comes but you just never got around to learning how to drive? You scream and moan and hate yourself, but never seem to have the time even though you swore you would learn. Oh, well! Is there some kind person anywhere who would give a poor kid a break and a ride. Luck is with you, and merrily you jump in a two-door with seven occu- pants already in it and depart only to hit McGavock Pike and a traffic jam caused by 300 loaded school buses. Teachers Come To School Too! by Edward Audain and Melissa Moore In the crazy, chaotic world of McGavock there is a very well known minority called teachers. Most students try to forget they exist, but; nevertheless, they are an important part of McGavock or any school. Does a student actually realize what it is like to be a teacher? Imagine going over the same material class after class with the same questions being asked; or having to know several subjects and being able to teach them all intelligently. All teachers have what is known as a “planning period.” This period is used to type or runnoff tests and plan the next day’s lessons. It is not surprising to know that teachers do not use this time to “plan” but to rest their aching minds and regain their sanity. Students never think of the patience a teacher needs to survive through a normal day. Could you possibly put up with 150 bundals of energy, day after day without screaming at the top of your lungs? Let’s not forget the students who “know-it-all.”” You might find it hard keeping up with the class genius early in the morning or after four classes of students. When you think about it, a teacher is an amazing individual. After twelve years of school and four or five years of college, a teacher has to be dedicated and unselfish of others. Thanks teachers!!!

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the Gift of Love by Joyce Sims This year like many other years the first period class bought gifts for needy children. In doing this they help these children and enlightened their Christmas. Many children never have the opportuni- ty to receive presents and never know the true meaning of Christmas. The holiday season is made for giving but not necessarily receiving. Most peo- ple need to stop thinking about them- selves and more about others. The first period teachers were asked to request their student to give a quarter, nickel, etc,. everyday to increase the money toward the present. Each class had a child who had asked for two pre- sents. That certain class tried to get at least one of the presents, if not both. It would be nice if each class could have raised enough money to buy both! These gifts are in turn given to the welfare agents and then given to the child. One never really knows how excited these kids get about knowing that there may be one or two presents coming to them from someone who really cares. After a while a person feels lonely from not having a family and not having some- one really give them the love and affec- tion everyone needs. Once this feeling comes, it stays for quite a long time. So next holiday season, give a little and help give someone a feeling that they will al- ways remember. Prope. Paces: vents MASS CONFUSION by Tod Strain Mass Confusion: a term that will describe the halls of McGavock. Between each class, in all areas of the halls some worse than others, you suddenly get the feeling that the traffic lights are out. It seems as though its a five o’clock New York freeway traffic jam, however; you cannot complain, your just as guilty as the next guy. Can you honestly say you have never stopped in the middle of a slight jam just to say hi? Of course not, everyone’s guilty! It does you no good to complain. There’s only one thing to do, stick your head above the crowd, get your eyes open, and very slowly fight your way through and be proud if you only come out with a couple of bruises! What Do You Tihink ??2 by Tammy Routon What do you think about Big Mac? That was a question that was recently asked to some McGavock students. Here are their responses: Junior Bill Sneed — “I like it.” Junior Jeff Rivers — “It’s not very personal, but | like it.” Senior Teresa Routon — “‘I love it I don’t want to leave. It’s got a lot going for it if people will just take care of it.” Senior Edward Audain — “It’s probably the best educational institution as far as high schools go.” Senior Robin Sessoms — ‘‘McGavock is a high school that’s full of opportunities, not only in the area of academics but also in the area of developing self-interests.” Junior Jeff Liddle — “‘I think it’s a great school and it’s fun because of all the people.” Junior Kelly Miller — ‘‘A very good school, you could learn alot by just going here. It’s big but that doesn’t keep you from meeting new people. Coach Brown and Ms. Smith really get you involved. Without them, the school just wouldn’t hold together.” CARTER COMES TO NASHVILLE by Teri McClain McGavock has many different groups of people that represent our school. One of our major groups is the Marching Band. One thing which should be a memory to us all is our band playing for the President of the United States. On October 26, 1978 President Jimmy Carter came to Nashville for the afternoon. McGavock was just one of the many bands which played for the president. Everyone who attended will always recall that moment. It is not everyday that we can see and play for the President! 21

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A Place To Be A Person by Teresa Routon Open a school door and walk inside. Not necessarily McGavocks door but any school door. Go ahead, take a look around. What do you see? Here one will find many answers to many questions. A variety of responses both positive and negative. This happens in every school and McGavock is certainly no exception. Take a walk down the halls. Of course you will find your “‘cliques’’. You will find people classified as “jocks”, and people classified as “freaks”, but think about this: Just how many people do you find classified as ‘“people’’? Not many! That’s just one of the rea- sons why everyone is invited to a weekly devotional every Wednesday morning at 6:30. The devotional is a place where you can go and be somebody. Nobody will degrade you or look down at you because you are a jock or because you are consid- ered a freak, but they will respect you because you are a human being. No one is better than anyone else. Everybody loves everybody because we were all cre- ated equally ‘‘in the image of God’’! Do you want to be somebody? Do you want to be respected for what you are? Come to the Wednesday morning devo- tional at 6:30 and you will! Student Life by Anita Gracy Student life is many things ... people, ideas, working, playing, talking, laughing, sharing. Some familar remarks which might be heard — ‘Whats for lunch? Hamburgers again.” ‘“‘Guess who broke up?” ““Who won the game yesterday?” ‘‘What did you make on your science test?” Another form of student life is classes. ‘‘Why are you late to class?” “Get out your work.” “Do you have a pencil I can borrow?” “Can someone answer my question?” Classes are a time for sharing ideas and learning to get along with other people — preparing us for life in our complex, modern society. Activities ... What’s Happening ... School Spirit ... Halls filled with posters, games, and a good band ... This is STUDENT LIFE!! Middle East Peace! by Bill Sneed Tuesday, March 13, 1979. This could be a red-letter date in World History, or just.a day of false diplomatic hope. President Jimmy Carter, on a peace mission to the Middle East, reached an eleventh hour agreement with President Anwar Sadat of Egypt and Prime Minister Menahem Begin of Isreal. The treaty was accepted by Minister Begin, but the Knessett (Israeli Congress) would have to give final approval. President Carter then flew to Egypt to meet President Sadat who accepted the treaty as well. The following day, word was received that the Knessett had ap- proved the agreement and peace was once again at hand. Only time will tell if the optimism expressed by these three world leaders is premature. Hopefully, Isreal and Egypt have settled their disagreements.