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

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FOREWORD This year was basically the same as any high school year; we studied, experienced moments of trial and error. School bonds were passed. There were games and dances; voices were hoarse from fans rooting and singing. There were brief moments of glory for some of us in sports, musical and dramatic productions. All shared the hopeless reality of examinations and deadlines, the semester grades, the noontime cafeteria rush. These impressions are only a few that were packed into this full year. Credit for the production of this book goes to the loyal VESPA Staff. The Staff, however, has furnished only the outlines of the story that we find when we turn these pages filled with warm smiles of friendship and many happy recollections. The rest is up to the individual. Underclassmen who return to NACHS in the fall will continue to keep up the high standards of the school and strive for improvement. Graduates will go their separate ways using the knowledge they have gained here to reach their goals. It is not today that you will appreciate the VESPA. Tomorrow, when it is not so easy to think back on 1986, we will treasure the memories this book has stored for us.

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Another year has Anally come to a close in our lives. We hope we have captured some of the more memorable moments of this year. At this particular time we would like to express a very hardy “Thank You” to all the people who have helped to make this yearbook possible. Ms. Reba Jones, our advisor, who helped us through some of the really hard parts. We’re sure that we’ve kept her from sleeping on different occasions worrying if we would meet our deadlines. Greg Petrowich, our assistant editor, who helped us a great deal with the book working long hours and staying up until very late in the night. Our staff members who pul up with all of our screaming and telling them what we needed and what we didn’t. Our photographers who spent a lot of their spare time taking pictures. Our teachers, who gave us their support and patience in completing this book. Mrs. McConnell who drew the cover for us. Paul Petri who spent a lot of his time doing art work for us. And last but not least, the most important thank you to you, the student, who really made the yearbook what it is. Thanks again. 5 Laurel Short Ann Berry Co-Editors