Richfield High School - Aurean Yearbook (Richfield, MN)

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The Homeroom Challenge: What can one do Each day students join a very familiar group of classmates from 8:40 to 8:50 in a class called homeroom. But can this even be called a class? Students certainly spend enough time there throughout the years — 114 hours or two trimester classes. Considering all the time spent there one would think that many earth-shattering events transpire. Each day attendance is taken and announcements are made. for just ten r Not very earth shattering. Now a challenge arises to students; what then, is homeroom? Many students find this time ideal for catching up on unfinished homework. Others find it ideal for catching up on sleep after doing homework late into the previous night. Socializing is also a common way to pass the daily ten minute lull. Often creativity plays a role in how the time is spent — how many excuses for tardiness can be concocted before a teacher discov- linutes? ers that students are only attempting to avoid dreaded 8th mods? The topic of homeroom has always baffled students. Why does it really exist? Do the teachers just need a break after getting through their first mod? Does the administration just want to see if students can handle being with the same people for four years? The answer is one that may never be known. GOOD MORNING (above) — Homeroom is a time for special announcements such as what Gina Senske (11) gave for Fire and Ice week. HELP US MR. BAIN (top right) - Seniors Robin Knutson and Brenton Strom enlist the teacher's aid for last minute help. ATTENTION CLASS (right) — Mr. Co-vart's freshman homeroom listens to the bulletin. 22 Homerooms

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People have always thought I was years older than I am. Going out with I guys was a problem but now they are starting to catch up. I'll never understand why y they put the drinking fountains f so low! ' ' Lisa Michelson (12) i Sometimes my • ' feet can't reach ! the floor when I sit in desks and jeans are always too long. I don't I mind the jokes about ] my height as long as they don't get out of hand. But really it's fun being «) short. '' Pam SeaberR (10) Some of the doorways and lights are too low at RHS. But along with the disadvantages to my height there are a few advantages. Obviously, it really helps me with basketball! Drew Davis (11) Tall And Short Of It 21

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PLEASANT DREAMS — Many students have discovered once announcements are read, homeroom is great for resting up before another five classes. GOOFING AROUND (left) — Spare time allows for John Koch, Tom Sa-mountry. Bob Posusta, and Todd Pregler to have some fun. AND THEN ... (below) — Senior Lowell VandeKamp re-tells a fascinating story to an intrigued classmate, Chris Schneider. Homerooms