New Athens High School - Vespa Yearbook (New Athens, IL)

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Various activities filled the leisure hours for many students. Though school started at 8:20 and ended at 3:30; the day was still not completed. Many students participated in afterschool activities such as GAA, FHA, FFA, Pep Club, Cheerleading, Science Club, yearbook and school paper publications, and sports. The atmosphere was usually informal giving the students a break from their books and an opportunity to express and develop their interests. As Nancy Leinecke and Lynette Stevenson look on, Mr. Germann unveils King Jesse Jacket for the student body. King Jesse was reated by Mr. Germann and named by Mary Maurer, a sophomore. Child Development students experience first-hand, the satisfaction of caring for a real live baby. NACHS student, Cheryl Weber, volunteers her services as a Red Cross worker during the summer. II

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Feet tell the story at an after-the-game sock-hop! Students sought release from school routine through organization activities Leslie Pitchford models her FHA initiation attire. At each home game a familiar sight was the entrance of the varsity team through the bee hive. 10

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The pause that refreshes - Jodie White takes her midday break. Basketball games, dances, At the snow dance Pam Wilderman teaches Tom White the latest dance step. All was not fun and play in the life of NACHS students as many of the leisure hours were spent in preparation for classes. In addition, students found time to volunteer their services during free periods as office aides, librarians, or teacher assistants. A few minutes with that favorite friend between classes, a soda break for refreshment, a moment’s relaxation before a critical game, or an all-important school dance, made for a very busy but interesting school life. Though pressed for precious moments Karla Birkner, Pam Wilderman, and Rhonda Range find time to goof off” between periods. 12