North Kingstown High School - Skippers Log Yearbook (North Kingstown, RI)

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Council. . . I would spur a massive drive to acquire ad of the rec- reational areas on Quonsel Point. There are gymnasi- ums, swimming pools, and many other areas which, if improved and properly cared for. would insure plenty to do for any sportsminded, athletic person. The baseball dia- monds and some tennis courts are already used, but the rest would help the recreation department become much more active in helping people fill leisure hours with con- structive, rather than destruc- tive, pastimes. D.F. Class of '78 The need for change is the need for more money. This year’s seniors cry for a return of cut sports programs, insuffi- cient funds for academic programs, and the availability of shorthand and typing to all students.

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If I Were on the Town What We Need Is Change “I would get rid of the school system and start again. ” —T.P. “ would allow more time between classes. ” — A.H. “I would change peoples’ attitudes towards students, parents, etc. ” — K.K. “I would change nothing. ” — B.T. “I would do away with town meetings. ” — B.S. Like so many things in life it is easier to suggest change than effect change. The N.K. student sees a need for change in the town in order to achieve a change in the school. “7 would put back in what they took out. ” — A. A. A

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The Perforated Spirit. . . The Perforated Spirit The fellows up in Personnel, They have a set of cards on me. The sprinkled perforations tell My individuality. A nd what am I? I am a chart Upon the cards of IBM; The secret places of the heart Have little secrecy for them. It matters not how I may prate, They punch with punishments my scroll. The files are masters of my fate. They are the captains of my soul. Monday my brain began to buzz; I was in agony all night. I found out what the trouble was: They had my paper clip too tight. — Morris Bishop