McKinley High School - McKinleyite Yearbook (Canton, OH)

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Learning The Ways Of Socializing The social life of a student is a big adjustment to make. During the high school years, many of us reach the age of dating privileges. We learn to have fun and to appreciate the company of others. The growth of friendships is a new encounter for everyone. A mere acquaintance in homeroom educates a student in the ways of socializing. Students engage in the same activities as did the classes before them. Perhaps the places have changed, but the fun to be had remains the same. There are the school dances, games, walks in the park, and after-date snacks. Sometimes the companionship of one friend far surpasses the fun with the crowdg this is also socializing. Unlike our elementary education, throughout these years we are confronted with many per- sonalities and various backgrounds. We are learning now, to adjust to social situations which will be decisive in life. Everyone remembers the fun-filled rides to and from the away games of the ball ieams. Singing, iolring, and laughter, too, went along for the ride. Scenery and solitude add the seitinq for Tom Sirgo and Penny Grieff. They pause from their walk to contemplate the sfill- ness of the surroundings.

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, ...4-Q Learning io counl' came many years previous, buf Bill Schubacli, Carol Kaiser, Ted Scoville, and Callwy Selcely ioin in flue fun of counfing 'the monumenl' sfeps. Diclc Wood revives chivalry as he holds ihe wafer faucer on for Florene Marku who smiles in graiiiude. The beauly of file park and pond caplures a few sigllf-seers. Pai' Van Horn, Don Seaman, Melanie Oliver, and Bob Minney +alce in flue view.

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Accepting Guidance From any Sources xlisri We learn to value the aid of those who are wiser and more informed. Kay Muir confers wiih her advisor. The arf of listening is a valuable one to acquire. Many classes are beneficial, not only for text studies, but also because of lectures and speakers. A great part of knowledge gained is derived from guidance received from others. This guid- ance may be in Wordly education or in spiritual improvement. We are the recipients of the instruction and advice. It is to our benefit to put these well- directed aids into practice. Although instruction in school is supervised, the acceptance of advice remains voluntary. Books are, of course, indispensable to learning, but interpretation is equally important. In hear- ing the opinions of others, we are made to think for ourselves. Those in charge of guidance programs are eager to assist us if we are willing. The aid may be for present high school problems or those which lie ahead in future life. We pause during the lunch prayer in thankful- ness for the opportunity lo learn and 'lo live,