Sabetha High School - Blue Jay Yearbook (Sabetha, KS)

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The Challenge of Changing Times Freshmen try to keep up Most people couldn’t wait until they finally reached high school. For some, the transi- tion from junior high was a rough one. For others, It was simply a time for socializing with their friends. As always, school work was a major concern for freshman. Twice as much homework and higher grading scales made senior high more difficult. Athletes also found a major difference between junior high and high school. The pressure and competition increased and intensified as the freshman tried to ‘‘prove themselves. Many had trouble adjusting to the difference in rank. Starting at the bottom again when they were at the top provided inter- esting challenges. The fresh- man girls dated the upper classman while the boys re- sorted to a bunch of guy’s nights out . New teachers, longer pass- ing periods, higher expecta- tions. and seven long hours drudged through the fresh- man’s mind as they carried their books to class. Going to movies, concerts, games, or just draggin’ Main were some of the main attrac- tions for the freshman during the year. Though the freshman as al- ways were shy at first, they really came to life as the year progressed. They stood to- gether in all they did to show real school spirit. They enjoyed the extra privileges and usually didn’t abuse them. The freshmen class is full of original boys and girls striving to show their independence. Their athletic ability is shown especially in freshman basketball where they are separat- ed from the competition shown by upper class- man. Their ability in the classroom was different for all the students and it speaks for itself. In the below survey the fresh- man didn’t just Fill in the Blank,” some of the answers were very open and helpful. When asked if they could change one thing about Sabetha High School, the an- swers were varied and original. They ranged from the normal: longer breaks, to the freedom to wear sweats, quite a few remarked I wouldn’t change a thing. ’ 17 B O Y S 13 G I R L S TOTAL SURVEYED Freshman Survey 10 Brenna Aberle Rachel Aberle Barbara Baker Brenda Barber Cory Bass Keith Beyer Doug Brammer David Branham Brenda Broxterman Christy Buchholz 24

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Sophomores speak their mind Jon Robinson Amy Rodecap Dwight Rokey Michelle Rokey Jim Schneider Patricia Schoenfelder Richard Smith Joy Spielman Marilyn Steiner Darrell Stolzenberger Yancey Stolzenberger A group of ten sophomores were asked some quesitons. The questions were de- signed to help people get a better knowl- edge of the sophomore class. Here are some of the questions, results, and some quotes. The first question was “What do you do for fun on weekends?” The general answer was to go out with friends and party. The answer that best sums up this idea is from Danny Gaston. Danny said, “Enjoy life at its fullest as much as humanly possible.” The next question was “What do you think of the school year so far?” This was varied. Most thought it was “O K.” or “could be better.” A few even liked it. Ka- prelle Johnson had this answer, “I enjoy it. It’s been nerve-racking quite a bit. but it’s been fun! When asked what they would change about the school if they could, most re- sponded with about the same answer. Joel Dietrich’s answer says it all. “All the teach- ers. except for a few.” “How much homework do you have a night? The answer ranged from none to around two subjects. The related question of, “How much time do you spend on homework?”, got a reply of not much. In fact Cheri Adam’s answer was. “as little as possible.” The favorite fashion this year? Well, take a guess, you’ll probably be right. This class was varied in fashion taste, no one said anything that was said by someone else. The last question had to do with music. It asked their favorite type and group. Most didn’t have just one favorite group. And the type of music was generally rock, ranging from soft to metal, and a little country. As you can see. the sophomores aren’t afraid of speaking their mind. And they are definitely a unique class. Lisa Strahm Troy Tinklin Casey Tramp Bill White Clint White Troy Wissler 23

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Jennifer Simpson takes a break in General Science. Marla Clark Kristin Davis Sarah Enneking Shane Fletchall Aaron Foist Aaron Frey Jill Garber Kim Glace Brian Goens Gretchen Gosney Brent Hauck Shawn Herold Jesse Herrmann Mike Hill Brenda Huber 25