Science Hill High School - Wataugan Yearbook (Johnson City, TN)

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A New Day Dawns Testing the effects of climate on seeds occupies Todd Judy and Richard Andro. Serious conversation engages Deborah Hamilton, Sylvia Read, and Cyndi Burleson in Junior Skills. Big-sis-little-sis week tradition is carried on by Wendy Wood. 3

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A creative outlet is provided for Chantz Simmons and Jimmy Brown in Machine Shop. The 1970's has often been referred to as the Me Generation. It was a generation that was desperately searching for a sense of identity and secu- rity. Oftentimes, though, our attempts fell short of what we wanted for our- selves or of what others expected of us. It was a time of searching ourselves, and looking for answers. But more often we were not asking ourselves the right questions. Teachers here in the early 70's can remember a time of conflict between the student body and the faculty and staff. The students had been given many privileges that eventually were abused, then lost. An example of one was a pay telephone in the gym. However, after numerous prank bomb threats which were made by students, the phone was taken out. Other privi- leges were abused in the name of personal freedom and students in the late 70's experienced the tightening of external controls-security guards were hired, students were scheduled for 6 classes a day, and attendance checks were tightened. The emphasis on me brought many problems. During these troubled years we began to search in many directions for something more, and expressed our values in many ways. Some identified closely with school organizations, others found comfort in service clubs, others through athletics. Some even tried to escape the pressures of every- day living by taking refuge in a world of drugs. Whatever the direction, the emphasis was still on Me. Signs of a TURNING POINT are emerging through the class of 1980 that promise a new and brighter future for this new decade. Signs indicate that we are becoming more unified in our sense of respon- sibility to each other. The forces which some way control our lives seem to be pointing in new directions. Though we have become increasingly more responsible to our friends, seeing them on a warm, genuine personal basis, and feeling more a part of our school. We have still maintained a sense of individuality. High school has become more and more a positive experience for us all. Evidence of that is seen in the renewed sense of spirit that domi- nates the school. This reflects the beginning of a genuine desire on the part of the students to take an active role in shaping and molding their high school years. There appears to be a greater sense of motivation among us to excel and succeed in whatever we set out to accomplish. Although this is only the TURNING POINT these signs give hope of better things to come. A new dawning is symbolized by the sunrise over the mountains.

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Attitudes Change From Me To Us An interesting thing has happened recently that has been unprecedented within the last few years. Rather than our adhering strictly to an identification with one particular club or organization we have begun to ex- pand our energies and talents in new and creative ways. There is a new feeling that a happy high school ex- perience can come better when we become unified and work together. This year alone, more school dances have been sponsored by such organizations as Pep Club, Student Council, PTSA, and the Athletic Boosters Club. These dances, held after football and basketball games pro- vide a common meeting place for the students where they can dance, talk and enjoy each others friendship, not to mention the celebration of our team's impres- sive athletic records. These dances best symbolize the new feeling of spirit, friendship and participation that has marked the beginning of this new decade. In addition, this year for the first time, students run- ning for Student Government had to compete for the position. In the past, students had only to volunteer for the position and hand in a petition. Along with this increase in school participation, attendance and spirit at ball games has been up considerably over past years. All of these factors indicate a new realization among us that we are members of the school as a whole and must contribute our share to make it an en- joyable part of our lives. A new look for the topper sign is formed by the J.V. cheerleaders as they express their enthusiasm over the toppers success. Boundries of smaller groups are broken down at the pep rallies to make us all part of a larger group. 4