Satanta High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Satanta, KS)

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The new eligibility mie brings about changes that lead to major adjustments. Intense plannnig was needed with the eligibil- ity rule. Being thrown into an unexpected, strict change led to conflicts. Going from one extreme to the other was the case in the eligibility rule. Se- vereness was what most people got out of the rule. '1 feel that they should redo the rules and give a little more leniency to I felt that they needed to show students that learning is better than not learning and to have them maintain good standards in learning so they can participate in other activities.'' said Mrs. Seaton the rule making because school should be a time to enjoy. It is a time you'll always look back on, said Wade Sunder- land. Finding out that the rule caused conflicts, de- manded action to take place. This led to the forming of the new eligi- bility rule. Mr. David Parton said, We had a parents meet- ing at school and elected two parents to be repre- sentatives on the rule committee. After many different meetings, a qualified committee was set up. Two board members, teachers, parents and student council mem- bers were chosen. Ac- cording to the commit- tee, they thought that there should be some guidelines met before kids could participate in extra activities. ”1 felt that they needed to show students that learning is better than not learning and to have them maintain good standards in learning so they can participate in other activities. said Mrs. Jeanene Seaton. Planning then replan- ning took place. The need for everyone to be satisfied was a top goal. If you make it too easy people will slack off and if you make it too hard nobody will be eligi- ble. Heather Lies said. Finally, after many weeks of waiting, a deci- sion was made. Hesita- tions were hanging in the air. ” ... Would this rule do the same as the first one? said the school board members. The ruling was decided on November 9. Making it aware to the student body, Mr. Glen Hughes brought forth the new rule. It stated that you must have C's or above with an exception of one D for only one week. Even though it took several weeks to deter- mine the exact meaning of the stipulation a quali- fied and satisfying deci- sion was made. Loreanne Sistrunk said, People want to play so they work to keep up their grades. I think everyone is satisfied. — By Vicky Pickens Discussing all aspects. Le- Don Marlow and Olen Hughes help the school board finally come to a con- clusion about the Eligibility Rule. — photo by Tammy Troutt.

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Gotta Study! Clar Taton works on her history assignment in or- der to meet the new require- ments of the eligiblity rule. — Photo by Tammy Troutt Keeping up Grades! Jeff McLe- land works hard to maintain his grades so he can play in the Friday night ballgame. — Photo by Tammy Troutt

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FRIENDS V EVER Teens prove there's no set pattern when it comes to friendship. Trying to make it through a tedious day of school could be tough for those who try to tack- le it alone, but a friendly smile, pat on the back or a kind word may have helped make the dread- ed day go by faster and easier. Shane Seaton said, if your having a rough day there is nothing as good as a friend being there. When I walk down the halls, I always see friends smiling and having a good time, said Melissa Mughan. Being involved in ex- tra-curricular activities provided a chance to make new companions, adding a variety of friend- ships. Half of my friends are in the same activities as me and half aren't. I like it that way, said Rylee Jones. Friendships apply to members of the opposite sex. I think everyone should have them. It makes a balance, said Leanne Oliver. Friendships aren't just girl-girl or boy-boy, they come in all forms. Sometimes you have to have a guy's point of view. It's fun to associate with the guys, because they do different things then girls, said Michelle Mughan. Whether in the halls, classroom or extra activi- ties friendships played a major roll throughout the year. — by Sherrona Wood “Sometimes you have to have a guy's point of view. It's fun to associate with the guys, be- cause they do differ- ent things then girls, said Michelle Mughan. Classtime! Having class to- gether is one good thing that comes out of Biology for Leanne Oliver and Jeff Harlow. — Photo by Tammy Troutt Best friendl Showing affection to her dog, Carrie Coppedge re- alizes that Seth is a loyal friend. — Photo by Sheri homsby Friends 10