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

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 Katharina Bowallius, exchange student from Sweden, demonstrates her knowledge of modern dance. Mr. Nicholas W'hite who has replaced Mr. Ernest Eckert for half of a year, is teaching his Algebra II class He also has taken over the Silks and Majorettes 10 - Student Life

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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

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 Starting over. Moving into Moving from another school during a high school year and leaving behind old friends that you have been with throughout your previous school years can be emotionally trying. But more and more students are being forced to move because of our economic situation. Companies are laying off workers, requiring parents to look for new jobs. Most transfer students found Parkland academically harder and teachers more demanding. Sophomore Gina Pappano from West Virginia said, 1 have to give up extra activities because I study a lot more than I used to. Senior Jini Bhide, who moved here from Wisconsin said, Parkland is a very competitive school with a lot of good students. Among the newcomers were two exchange students from Sweden. Junior Katarina Bowallios and Trojon style. Senior Maria Bisander found their move to the States certainly an adjustment with many challenges. In the American schools, they guard over you all the time. The classes are easier; it's easier to get a good grade. said Katarina. It was hard to get used to having a pass just to go to the bathroom or something The students learn more responsibility in Sweden. Two new faculty members were added to Parkland's staff. Mr. Nicholas White, filled in for math teacher Ernest Eckert, who is on sabbatical, and Mrs. Marion Miller, became a year-long substitude for the school nurse. Mrs. Marie Chattin Having been a school nurse in Texas and Virginia before coming to Allentown, Mrs. Miller said, This is the largest student load Eve ever had This job requires a lot of work, but I really enjoy the students. The school nurse. Mis Motion Millet. administers a hear in test to Jumoi Brenda El.7e.im dui mg a study hull Mis. Miller is i taking Mrs. M.uie Chattin V place this yeai Publication staffs attract many nciv students Sophomore Cina Pappano liom West irginia is typing copy tor Par hey This is Cina first year on a publication staff. m 1 kill Wll L L Newcomers -11