Milbank High School - Kennel Yearbook (Milbank, SD)

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 school life. They become involved in community and state events. Some seniors had the oppor tunity to help vote the Ronald Reagan-George Bush team into the presidency. Even though we were all counted in the 1980 census. South Dakota's population dropped, and we lost one representative. MHS'ers were also exposed to world events. They watched the continuing hostage crisis in Iran and the I ran-Iraq war. The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan brought the question of war home, for eighteen year olds had to register for the draft. The invasion also caused the U.S. to boycott the Summer Olympics. Although it was a disappointment for the athletes, it united the American people to a greater spirit of patriot- ism. Just like Mt. St. Helen in Oregon, the crime rate has erupted. Milbank has felt that rise in rural crime mainly through vandalism and theft. Milbank High School and Junior High were broken into. The amount of money that was stolen did not even come close to the amount of damage that was done. The Student Council and the School Board together offered a $500 re- ward for information. Other buildings in town were also broken into. New trends and styles have also appeared in Milbank. The commercialized West is the big gest style to hit. Cowboy boots aren't just worn with jeans now but usually with dresses. The end of 1980 saw the death of John Len- non but a revitalized era for the Beatles' music. Photo: Milbank High School

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WORK WEEK AT THE KENNEL Welcome to a week at MHS, a typical week! and full of exuberance. The books are set aside As the alarm clock incessantly rings and awak and forgotten until late Sunday night. Again, ens each MHS'er at various hours of a Monday the clock incessantly rings, and yet another morning, the week has begun. To the ring of the week at MHS has begun, first bell, students gather in classes, grumbling John and Mary, two fictitious characters typ and scowling. With this grumpy Monday dispos- ical of MHS students, make their way through a ition, the week slowly moves into pace. Tuesday school week in the stories found in the following and Wednesday find the MHS'ers back in a pages. routine of classes, noon hours, meetings, tests. Just as the days go by, the weeks pass simul and athletic practices. The time creeps along at taneously. The MHS school year begins inching a snail's pace until the passage of a hump along in August. As books are distributed in day as Wednesday is often called. As Thursday each class, May seems ages away. Celebrations dawns, spirits brighten somewhat. The weekend come and go. But, in fact, the weeks will pass is within view! The momentum builds and soon rather quickly. Students get wrapped up in aca it's Friday! MHS students excitedly wait for demic work and extracurricular-activities. 3:30 and plan activities to fill their weekend. Sports, clubs, music, theater, homework, and On Saturday, a day almost synonymous to free friends take up everyone's time. dom, MHS'ers are in the height of their glory But students' interests aren't limited to high 2

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