Plymouth High School - Mayflower Yearbook (Plymouth, IN)

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T. •aces of Action According to WEBSTER, action is the doing of something; motion or operation. Action is what makes thtwe high school years so memorable and exciting. The resounding bounce of a firmly hit tennis ball echoes in the autumn air. The volleys continue in the pace of action pro- ducing a winning leap over the net. On a ensp fall evening, a football soars through the air taking with it the hopes of the fans. The outcome of the game depends upon the ensuing action as both teams scramble for possession of the elusive pigskin. As downy, white Hakes of snow quietly transform the ground into a sea of sparkling jewels, a not so quiet outbrust from a coach results in that dreaded penalty a technical, The action of hot, glistening muscled bodies strain to their utmost in an attempt to pin the striving opponent or secure a decision. Whether it is sports or a vancty of other school activities, the events experienced dur- ing the high school years combine to form unforgettable TRACES OF ACTION. VOLLEY ANXIETY 16 Openu

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Traces of participation Involvement in school and community activities provided for stu- dent enjoyment and a sense of pur- pose. Students selected projects suited to their tastes, skills, eligibility, and inclinations. The school atmosphere, through the club activities and the music and drama departments, supplied outlets for students to demonstrate their TRACES OF PARTICIPATION From performing before football crowds, to a paid concert and theatrical audi- ence. to doing charitable actions for individuab in need, students desired to participate in the world in which they lived. Some campaigned for the candi- dates of their choice by licking stamps and passing out literature. Young Democrats and Republicans, although too young to vote, kept abreast of political issues and sometimes con- versed with the candidates themselves. After a busy day of driving voters to the polls, the politically-minded stu- dents gathered at the party head- quarters to watch the votes come in- votes which recorded TRACES OF PARTICIPATION. ITALIAN OPERA MARCHING BAND