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

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During their trip to Israel, Seniors Stacy Berrin and Barb Oren pose for a picture with friends from Allentown. While in Israel, they visited Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Junior Peggy Cullen, who spent two months studying in the Orient, is presented with gifts by student council members at the school she attended in Nagoya. Japan. Summer vacation - 7

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Starting over Sophs move in Sept. 8 Wow! The big day. I can't believe it! I've arrived. It’s finally here. Sophomores had mixed feelings about moving into the high school on September 8. Jerri Dech said, I was real glad to be back to see my friends. Others said they were bored, excited, scared and or lost. And all of the sophomores noticed that Parkland is bigger than their junior highs. Sophomore Carolyn Groller said, I looked for three days until I found my locker. On the other hand, Toni Saby stated, I didn't get lost because I had my trusty little book with the map in it. Teachers need a class and a class needs a teacher, but in the High School, both are different. Nonpersonal was the way Clair Clemmer described some of her teachers. Others explained that the teachers gave them more responsibility and freedom than they had before. The classes are mostly taught by lecturing which was hard for most to accept. Another difference is that the classes and consequently the days, are longer. One class that stirred mutual feelings of hatred was swimming. Clair commented, I felt naked in front of all of those strangers. Hungry, Thirsty, Lost, and Alone were feelings felt upon entering the cafeteria on that infamous first day. Jim Hare remarked, I felt fine except that it took too long to get my meal. Many people were afraid they wouldn't know anyone, but as the bell rang almost everyone was surrounded by friends, old and new. Wow! I actually made it through the big' high school. I'm so proud of myself. I'm almost an adult ... I can't wait to go home and tell mommy. 476 Sophomores found the crowded halls and mixed-up room numbers challenging on the first few school days. Sophomore Steve Cadomski strolls down the hall with a look of determination. Although Key Clubers were around the halls to aid in giving directions. Sophomore Scott Walck turns to his little red handbook for assistance on getting to his next class. On Orientation Day, September 8. Juniors Cindy Body and Karen Mars teller volunteered to guide the sophomores. Many sophs ran around like maniacs to get to class on time. First day jitters - 9