Putnam City High School - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Oklahoma City, OK)

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TAKES HOLD MATE NE mE A cm hk AP aS. Dak Orange and black Pirates showed Putnam City pride on the corners of 50th and Meridian. opening—

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Anticipation ana anxiety begin F ans were a common sight as students filtered into the parking lot on schedule day. Some who worked inside all sum- mer may have lacked a tan, but not money. Those who had bought or received a new car over the summer flashily drove into the parking lot with their just waxed cars. For students who at- tended summer school, vacation time was much too short. All, though, were excited about receiving their schedules, lockers, Ids, and figuring out what i a Biel s ‘ rE 4 H L ssa] 2 | j iB te a | 4 4 4 i] 2 ' ; K rs es . friends would be in their lunch hour. Sophomores, feeling a little uncertain, were ushered into orientation where they were in- formed of rules and also introduc- ed to the hazing of sophomores which would continue through the year. Obvious were the brand new back-to-school clothes crowding the halls on the first day of school. Howdy week posters covered the walls, informing students of the fun activities the week had to offer. Party pics of the Aloha Dance were displayed the next Monday for students to order. Competition for the best club float was stiff. Holly Espach draws countries on the Spanish Club float’s globe.

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Inevitable changes noticeable | pening the year clean, stripped of time worn traditions, Pirates boldly stepped into a new pattern. This was set by their needs and goals rather than old ones set by past classmen. Class of '85 started anew with their own pattern. As Heraclitus said, “Everything changes, but change itself.” Tradition was far from dead, but every year there was an addition to time worn customs. Change was inevitable. A new year brought new experiences. In all aspects there was something new added to each part of the school. It started with the building itself then down to academics and activities. New remodeling of the office sections greatly up- dated the building. The ten day absence policy kept more students in school and the credit change greatly affected the sophomores. New clubs were introduced with new activities. Academics installed a new computer class to keep up with growing technology. The year brought stricter regulations and even football © © 6— —student life division students marking this t that » started out with new helmets. All ese. would be passed on to upcoming probably be referred to as tradition in ten years. A gradual change has started. A pattern takes hold. — q