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

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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. )

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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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With the development of new and the enlarging of old organizations such as AV, FHA, FFA, and the Student Council, new faces were seen participating. The Student Council, was very active this year. One of their projects offered the students and community with a rock band concert, The First Gear. In February, students also enjoyed a homecoming dance (following two pages) sponsored by the student council. Another new dance, the 50-days dance, (preceding two pages) sponsored by the junior class, got the students into a swing of the old days. With the removal of the candy stand, most students either brought their brown bags to school for lunch or ate their lunch in the cafeteria for a small increased price since the price of food has risen. After school, several students worked on the Vespa yearbook. This year, the staff switched yearbook companies with which they received useful advice and new equipment, as well as spot color throughout the first 16 pages of this book. Developing our own pictures proved successful for the yearbook advisor and photographers. The fall baseball team was another success for NACHS. They had a winning fall season of 14 wins and only 2 losses. The team was teased that the new backstop on the baseball diamond was responsible for that accomplishment. This year, our school changed in many ways. The students at NACHS strived to receive the best of every change. (Above) The U. S. flag can be seen from many places. (Below) Coaches Trotter and Schierer watch the baseball team intently.