Robbinsdale High School - Robin Yearbook (Robbinsdale, MN)

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Unwritten rules of formality were tossed into oblivion as the students' desire for a relaxed school ilnformality all too otten sinks into the continuing rut of conformity. atmosphere prevailed. Indefinite freedoms spurn stereotype formality It was not unusual to find desk rows corrupted into curious Circles or teachers permitting the playing of rock records in class. Rules were broken without excessive fear of punishment. This was partially due to the abolishment of detention. The dress code was violated daily, yet this illegality met with little active disapproval. Freedomeand students liked it. Some parents questioned the school's reformation, but RHS' youthful inhabitants welcomed a chance for experimentation within classes, discovering they could now sometimes be themselves. T Monotonous and traditional rows are replaced by a circle in Mr. Young's Engiish class. lnformality 29

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Conventionality is eased by Barb Hofstedt's bead stringing e; during a class discussion. WWW W, 4 Shoes are kicked off for comfort in a rigid, wooden desk.i 5g M ? ; ywwww t 4V 4 ?La t? , Rules pertaining to lunch in the foyer are ignored to break the formality T and consistency of a common school day. Couples shed inhibitions to show their feelings in the halls of RHS. Col- 4 leen Knight and Mark Nelson hold hands, worthy of a G rating. 28 Informality

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2:, : my, Temporary, artificial snowflakes hang over the heads of team T captain caricatures in RHS' hall of fame. 30 Sno Week Standard dance conduct is altered by a i line of contented sitters. In another attempt to boost Robin spirit, Sno Week invaded RHS halls. Snowmen, snowflakes, caricatures of team captains, and the traditional calendar of events were the Sno Week ' contributions of Pep Club and Rooter Club. On the second day of the week, most of the decorations were torn down by unappreciative students. All-school sliding and tobogganing parties led to the inevitable Sno Week auditorium on Friday. The king and queen of the snow were Chosen and entertainment commenced. With fifteen minutes of the program remaining, many students left, in spite of the request to remain seated. The week ended with the sparsely attended After eight weeks of winter snow-Sno Week Sno dance. For those who cared it had meaning. For those who didn't . . . so much for Sno Week.