North Branch High School - Bronconian Yearbook (North Branch, MI)

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Just as our school changed, so did the world around us. We were personally made more aware of the country’s energy crisis when entering our chilly school halls, where lights were conveniences of the past, and coats and sweaters were worn in order to keep blood circu- lating in an environment of 66°. But we were confronted by our nation’s problems more often while away from school. The Watergate scandal headlined every paper and replaced all daytime TV programs and many nightly ones as well. With Spiro T. Agnew's resignation and the induction of Gerald Ford as Vice President, the renowned White House Tapes were found to have had parts “accidently” erased. And Detroit was about to elect it's first black mayor. It was a year for news-making. In sports, the Minnesota Vikings were defeated by the Miami Dolphins in the Super Bowl and the “Detroit Lions were having a new stadium built for them in Pontiac. While the Lions were gaining a new home, the Tigers were losing. In this case a manager. Bill Martin, was fired for allowing a spit ball to be thrown by a Detroit pitcher. But only only pros have troubles. University of Michigan fans protested as Ohio State was chosen to go to the Rose Bowl over the U of M by one vote, Michigan State’s. And male chauvinists protested as Bobby Riggs was liberalized a little by tennis star Billie Jean King. At the same time as Americans were learning to drive 55 instead of 70, England’s Prin- cess Anne was being led down the “bridal'' path to wed Mark Phillips. Two unique artists, Pascal and Picasso died, and women libbers rejoiced when Argentina's Juan Peren regained the Presidency with Vice President Mrs. (or Ms.) Juan Peron. Three sky labs were stationed to test life in space. But we saw that good old planet Earth was still the best place to be as we looked back on 1973-74.

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I As each year elapses into the next, our utmost thoughts consist of getting out of school. But as our minds wander back, embracing the past, and we gaze upon the years drifting away behind us, we wonder, Where has the time gone?” Each day our lives flee further from us. Each warm feeling of friendship, each spark of laughter, every glowing moment along with the defeat, depression, and tears of our school days will all too soon be half-forgotten memories. In our minds we are steadily becoming adults, but our hearts are still the hearts of children. We still cry after losing an important game, still feel anguish at the thought of part- ing from a deeply loved friend, still dream of happiness and love fulfilling our future. Only with the education offered us here can we find that fulfillment in our futures. School consists of much more than just teach- ers, books, and homework. It is a place to experience new ideas, to grow emotionally as well as mentally, to relate to others and learn to accept them for what they are. But most of all, to grow, to know ourselves. The lessons we've learned at NBHS will always remain a part of what we are. 8