Momence High School - Monesse Yearbook (Momence, IL)

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Although jobs. school and home work take up the majority of hours in the average student's day. a variety of different activities occupy the remainder of their free time. Me st students spend their spare- time on school nights either studying and or watching TV. If time allows, ballgames or an occasional spin through town are usually the highlights of one's schoolnight activities. When Friday night rolls around weekend nightlife begins. For some- staying home anti relaxing seems to meet their satisfaction, but toothers getting out of the house and going somewhere with friends is more to their liking. Whether it's going out for a pizza. seeing the latest movie, taking a trip to the rollerskating rink, bowling, playing a few games of pool or ping-pong, listening to music or just a friendly game of cards, being with their friends and having a gtxxl time is the main idea. There are always others who arc out after bigger and better things, this group gets things flyin'. It's not as if these people are wild but going to rtxk concerts and partying is a lifestyle they enjoy. This is just a taste of a number of different ways in which MHS students spent their nightlife. Kach person does what they like best and if they enjoy it that's what really counts.

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Town-student relations create unity What happens when the people in a community work hand-in- hand' The answer is success and. although many students do not think so. it applies to Momence. L oking for examples, there is a big one located on Franklin Street The high school is always getting help from the people in the community The Lions Club bought new lights for the f(x tball field this vear Eastern Illinois Bank and Red Cedar Lanes chartered buses so many fans could support the team at Mctamora The REDSKIN RAPPER and MONESSE couldn't be- published if it wasn't for the help of the downtown businesses buying ads There arc fxxjstcr clubs who help raise- money for the band and athletics Then there is the Park District which sponsors activities for young and old alike The tennis courts are fhxxfcd even winter for ice skating and different activities are sponsored year around to pro- vide students with entertainment Students have also begun to get involved in town happenings. Many of the an students did their part this past year painting the fire hydrants and the mural on the Momence Museum. The band makes their contributions by giving various concens throughout the year The Glad Festival and bike race also get interested students involved Those in athletics can do their share by taking care of the equipment provided and putting fonh a good effort and whether the team wins or loses, showing gtxxl sportsmanship. Working together is very important to a communitv. especially in a mall town.

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