Palo Alto High School - Madrono Yearbook (Palo Alto, CA)

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A few of us contain nothing but ourselves, resembling “the calm water that receives and reflects images without absorb- ing them.” ... A few of us capture and retain impressions of everyone with whom we have come in contact. . . . But the majority of us absorb a thought — a happening — a person . . . then give part of ourselves in the reflection. The 1966 Madrono has ab- sorbed this year’s thoughts, events, and persons. It, too, gives part of us in reflection.

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Standing here in the quiet halls it is easy to recall the events of the year and re-live them in our reflections. Now everything falls into place and we see the past in a different perspective. All the traumas and triumphs blend together and form the reflections of '65-'66. This hall, now so empty was the scene of the textbook distribution last fall. We returned after our summer absence and once again renewed our acquaintances with high school life, picking up textbooks, schedules, and Tower. We spent the time covering our books and talking with friends, but soon it was over and the last minute prepara- tions for the opening of school were completed. Then the first day arrived, the green halls that had been silent all summer became alive and filled with noisy students. Old friendships were renewed and new ones made. 4