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

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(ABOVE) Jeff Pearce and Steve Kiefer make the scene in the appropriate attire for 50's Day. (BELOW) The winners of the dance contest are Steve Junge and Cindy Gardiner. They showed great style and coordination doing their version of the jitterbug.

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“HAPPY DAYS” WERE HERE AGAIN pm FRIt W •SPONSORED BY THE JUNIOR C.LASS-•FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS •ADOMISSION-75 - Done in a FooJ 4 % Best-DresstJ B g 4 Girl Jitterbug Contest Be dressed actordinq t© fke s f quideli Sion op quests l- ' - Held in the old 3V Steve Kiefer picks up Jeff Litteken while Dan Kolditz, Eddie Cockrell, and Dave Amann think of a place to throw him. The junior class sponsored a 50’s Dance a t the school on Friday, September 27. Almost all of the students of NACHS participated in the day by dressing like teenagers from the 50's. The girls' clothing consisted of white blouses, loose sweaters, skirts worn below the knee, and saddle oxfords worn with bobby socks. The boys' attire was mainly rolled-up jeans, T-shirts, and leather jackets. A few teachers even participated in dressing for the occasion. At the dance, many couples entered the jitterbug contest. After a period of discussion, the judges chose Steve Junge and Cindy Gardiner as the winners. During the dance, the judges also selected Susie Skorcz and Roger Reeves as the best-dressed boy and girl. Mr. Germann and Dale Range demonstrate the method of punishment in the 50's.

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NEW IMAGES REFLECTED CHANGE At NACHS, new images reflected change. This year, students found many new changes with which they had to accustom themselves. After making a stop at the new stop sign, students suddenly became aware of the no parking signs placed at their usual parking spot. The search of a new parking spot was perhaps an unwelcomed change; however, the change was made. Walking toward school, students noticed the new security and safety lights placed around the school. Near one of these lights, the U. S. Flag waved high in the sky. The flag was awarded to NACHS in the beginning of November by Senator Melvin Price through the boy scouts. This flag flew over the Capitol on September 18, 1974. As school began, many new faces were seen rushing to classes, Several girls have taken welding this year, a first, which proved to be a change in favor of women's lib. The English courses changed greatly. Many new courses, such as mythology, science fiction, debate, basic and advanced composition became available to students. The courses which were chosen by the students were one semester courses. Frank Seger helps keep the school in the best shape possible. New lights aid visitors to and from the school as well as provide security. This unexpected change proves to be a sore sight for the eyes. )