Richfield High School - Aurean Yearbook (Richfield, MN)

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The Four Stages Of Student Life Taking First Steps Matt Nelson and Kerry Peterson represent the first stage in the growth of RHS students. Like toddlers, freshmen often appear innocent and uncertain as they struggle to learn about their new Senior High world. They may be found wandering the halls, confused as to where they are going, or avoiding those upperclassmen who tower over them. Restricted to the lunchroom at noon, they haven’t discovered the joy of eating out. After two trimesters and much help from teachers and friends, most freshmen begin to learn their way around their school. Exploring New Horizons Eric Bolstad and Alison Reiners represent the second stage in the growth of RHS students. Like children, sophomores are still exploring their surrounding world. In this stage they can be found har-rasing freshmen, relieved to not be the youngest any longer. Highly involved in sports and other personal interests, they haven’t developed many relationships with the opposite sex, but they seem to worship them from afar. Now more confident, sophomores become more involved in activities such as Tapaires, marching band, and sports. 18 Four Stages Of Student Life

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(.h i ll (, MUM) SI RI John lekman 110) rests his eyes while trying to prepare lor 12th grade I nghsh FOOD FOR IIIOI (.III ( hem Coke and Dorritos .ire the essential Juel for Paillette (mens (lit brain «• function while doing her hi anew oik I Rl SIR IIOS llethaim Ihctl t'» snaps her pencil while struggling with Algebra How Not To Study For Success Ho m c w o r k ? H o m e w o r k ? “Give me a break! says the typieal RHS student. No matter what grade they are in, a!l students have the same complaint about homework: it is either too difficult, too long, too boring. or all of the above. But some of the more creative RHS students have learned to use-homework to their advantage. I x-amples: it is a great excuse to invite that member of the opposite sex over for a little extra ‘utoring. Maybe you can skip Aunt I mil} s 85th birthday part}, or it m;i) even get you out of mowing the lawn. The RMS students pictured here show the more popular stud} op lions. Do they look familiar Which one is your style? Student I tie 17

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Discovering A Wider World The third stage of high school growth is like the adolescent stage where juniors become aware of their wider world and their place in it. Sue Ketcham and Troy Flanagan represent this stage. Juniors now become a very important part on sport teams and in groups, with the responsibility to help organize and lead them. They begin to care a lot about how they look to others, especially the opposite sex. Decisions For The Future In the last stage, symbolized by Mindy Mattox and Scott Ny-Gaard, maturity has developed, and seniors arc filled with many decisions about their future. Seniors find themselves worrying about what college to go to, how much money they are going to need, and what career choices to make. They become the models of the school, by leading events and setting examples. Seniors now realize it’s not just fun and games anymore, but a lot of work and planning. Four Stages Of Student Life 19