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

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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

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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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Majorettes get into the spirit of things at the PHS football game, showing off their enthusiasm and loyalty as they cheer their team on to a winning game. If you are in the band, not only do you have to get up at 8 a.m. to go to summer practices, but you practice for 4 hours. Here Senior Dave Diehl and his tuba take a break.