Ottawa Township High School - Senior Yearbook (Ottawa, IL)

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xl Q K... .si S N The passageway seems to be a favorite spot for seniors Jerri Rowe and Tim McGrath. Dr. Larry Gehring joins with students to enjoy the treats sold in the new student lounge by the Pirates Cove Bakery. ZH -x i ,Vx Us a l, i u i. ' ik H If if K! we Music students Becky Stan- dard, Denise Skul, and Lisa Ro- mano discuss the days coming ac- tivities in the band hallway. Hallwaysf13 I J

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3Ofl'lallways lloisg oaks -'- 'Passing' Dnly Part Of Job for Hallways Between classes, the corri- dors were alive with the hustle and bustle of students hurrying, at times reluctantly, to their destination. At other times, these same places seemed fairly tranquil with a few dashes of ex- citement here and there, Much of a student's school year was spent here with friends sharing ideas and emotions. Life- long friendships were developed among students as they traded homework before the school day began. Finding your own place within the walls of OHS seemed pertinent at the beginning of the school year. There, each settled before the day began to put the finishing touches on assignments due and relaxed during their lunch hour talking with friends. The students in these hallways change each year, but it is al- ways apparent that friends will stay together enjoying the best years of their lives. Exchanging the cold of winter for the warmth of the hallways students often congregate at their lockers. Right. Completing last minute assignments in the student lounge are seniors Lisa Simpson and Renae Crum. Far Right. Studying during lunch, junior Jeff Schrnoeger, relaxes by his locker.

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32fChristmas 9 fes ti ve Jingle Bells, fun -' Sleighs on Main? Most Likely Car I-Iornsl On December 18, 1981, at 2:41 p.m., you may not have heard the Hjin- gle bells of horse drawn sleighs on Main Street, but most likely you heard the excited horns of cars driven by anxious teen-agers leaving for Christ- mas break. As the school year ap- proached and then commenced, stu- dents faithfully counted down the days left until this glorious vacation. In the last few days that remained before school was closed, everyone scurried about, made plans with friends, and exchanged gifts. fThis Christmas cheer may have been slight- ly dampened by last-minute tests given in various classes, which always seemed unpopular.l To highlight the holiday season, some donated their time, money, and efforts to create a festive atmosphere. Christmas wreaths were displayed at various locations throughout the school. The annual Choral and Or- chestra Concert spread holiday spirit to those who attended. An additional performance was given by teachers and faculty members on the 20U floor Below. The concert band delighted its audience with its winter concert under the direction of Mr. Ray Makever. Below right. Santa seemed to crop every- where throughout the school, even in the Publi- cations Office, right before vacations, after school was dismissed for break. Many students enjoyed this small con- cert. Of course, there were the planned and spontaneous Christmas parties en- joyed by almost everyone. Different organizations held parties to celebrate the season and to share experiences with members of the group. This was a time of giving. People were open and gracious with others, and enjoyed each other's company. During the few remaining days be- fore school was let loose, students be- came restless as they concentrated on their plans for celebrating the holidays with friends and families. No doubt that the joyous season created a new, cheerful atmosphere in the halls as all patiently awaited the arrival of Santa Claus. Below: Senior Sue Stricklin serves punch to Mr. Nick Milosevich at the S.O.S. Christmas party. Below center: The concert choir performs their traditional Christmas Concert under the direction of Mr. Roger Amm. ' r,,,..,v'- ' ,-'Tx' fbi!! xi K , .MM