Richfield High School - Aurean Yearbook (Richfield, MN)

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the locker corridor strongboxes create environment for expression The student's locker can be best described as a home away from home. The average student kept books in his locker while a few deposited anything from motorcycle helmets to boxes of popcorn and cans of pop for the morning matinee in the auditorium. Of course, there were always one or two sophomores who managed to squeeze themselves into their lockers and shut the door much to their dismay and others' amusement. Most students began their day with a stop at their locker. There the usual dilemma ensued concerning what books and folders to take to class as well as what to bring for show and tell. Following that, the students went to friends' lockers to discuss the latest gossip and rumors. The gab sessions finished as the bell rang and the students dispersed. Throughout the day students returned to their lockers. But the locker time cherished most by students was 2:25 p.m. Students used their lockers to express emotion as well as artistic ability. Many students attended Moratorium Day. but few left signs of their absence. twenty-two

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between dosses coffee, aspirin and cookies mitigate pressures of school Though passing time was a mere six minutes students managed to accomplish everything from straightening curly wigs to passing notes. The most difficult feat was getting from second floor south wing to third floor north wing on time. Little talking was accomplished. Trying to reach a lavatory before the nicotine kids got there was always a challenge. If your classroom was near a lav. you had fairly good odds of beating them there. If you didn’t, you just had to wait another hour. Sometimes the six minutes were spent finishing an assignment due the following hour or cramming for a test. Early in the day teachers took advantage of the break from classes to snatch a quick cup of coffee to help them wake up. Once awake, teachers used passing time to swallow two aspirin for excedrin headache 109—seniors. The ramps in the north wings are popular places for kids to congregate. Many girls who like to gossip a lot wear tennis to sneak up on their subjects. Nr«nty-on« wm

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Five industrious students set themselves to work—the result, five clean lockers. Hmm, so that's where the guy lives! Let's T.P. his house Saturday night. Birthday cards get bigger and better and harder to open every year. twenty.three