Parkland High School - Par Key Yearbook (Orefield, PA)

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Decisions, decisions . . . something always holds up the a la carte line. Whether it's choosing between yesterday's leftovers or today’s items, much of the 25 minute lunch is spent in line. Every morning grumbling students feel their way down the steep hill from the upper parking lot. Karen Rafalko. Aletha Herring, and Peggy Treichler endure the mile-long trek. Between all the themes, homework, notes, and gossip, you just don't need to he bugged between classes by a six-foot rabbit. But at least his appearance to promote the January production of Harvey” was a break in the ordinary routine. And after 4Vi months of no breakfast, of late passes, and of detentions, you needed something to smile at. In the afternoon, 3:02 seemed possible, but there were still three classes to go, including the aggravation of swimming. Your hair's all wet and you feel like a scum.” one sophomore said about her favorite (?) class. But since swimming’s a required subject, you grudgingly obliged. The usual monotony started at 6 a.m. unless you tried to sleep an extra 15 minutes before racing to the shower. You would have been better off if you hadn't stayed up to watch the M A S H rerun. But after the shower, you rushed to dry your hair, brush your teeth, and get your books together. Morning classes (after that long run to the bus finally woke you up) were spent looking forward to lunch, though no one knows why. Lunch is really gross, but the crowd is good,” Sophomore Apryle Olson said. Your hair’s all wet and you feel like a scum All was forgotten when you finally boarded the bus for home and your only worry was whether there was enough food in the refrigerator to last you until supper. Homework, once again, waited, for you found three more old episodes of M A S H to watch. The next day, when the grind began all over again, was time enough to panic about that undone assignment. Did you see that ? 10-Student life

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Custodian Ernie Handwerk fits black molding to protect the tiles from scuffs and scratches. Another part of the effort to improve the school, these moldings can be found throughout the building. Key Club’s Jump Rope-a-thon raised almost $3,000 for the American Heart Association. Senior Karen Finamore and Sophomore Sharon Bertrand show their endurance by teaming up for a double jump. Changes-9

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An 'invisible rabbit makes for a rare bit of publicity. Promoting the Drama Club s play Harvey he roamed the halls chatting with students. Senior Rosemary Be ben see enjoys a break in the daily grind. Senior Susan Mory chooses the dry look over getting to class on time. Swimmers seldom have the opportunity to do both because of the short time allotted for changing after class. Senior Ross Cooper looks down at an all too familiar sight. He and many other students suffer daily from the stuffed- locker blues, a chronic condition caused by narrow lockers and fat books. Daily grind-11