South High School - Tiger Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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life. Perhaps you were transformed into a hang-outer rather than a shopper. If that was the case, you again had a variety of choices. Downtown — maybe the Crystal Court. Uptown — possibly for a bite to eat or just to hang out at McDonald's with everybody else. How about a walk around one of the lakes? Assuming that is. that it is not too cold. No matter what their choice, most students were just glad to hear that end of the day bell. It is 2:05. you breathe a sigh of relief; school is finally over. You leave the building, stepping out into the real daylight. The sun beams down upon you and you squint your eyes for a few seconds. After a brief period of spasms you are once again relaxed. You experience the magical transition from South High student to normal human being. But now you must make a decision: what should you do? If you did not choose to go home and study, you had several options. If downtown was your choice, you may have been in the mood for a little shopping. Some students went to the Ojjy Center, seeking refuge at the home of fast food and tourists. Some even found it amusing to appall the tourists who were looking for just a taste of city

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Dressed for Success Spiril Week gol off lo a lazy slarl with South High sludents stretching and yawning through the hallways for Pajama day. 50’s and 60's day followed. and students exhibited a wide range of looks anywhere from poodle skirts and pony tails, greased hair and leather jackets, to tight mini-skirts and boots to the thigh. Opposite sex day caused a lot of confusion with many questions ranging from: Are you sure you’re not a girl? to Which bathroom should I use? Ancient history took a giant leap out of the past on Toga day. though Caesar probably never wore a Mickey Mouse toga, as some students did. Orange and Black day was full of spirit. While some people simply looked the part, others took forty minutes to leave their mark on homeroom doors while still others dressed up not only themselves but their cars and vans, all in the hope of Terrorizing the Tommies! Above: Sophomore Derek Hoppe, a fierce tiger! Right: Seniors Erik Berg and Melanie Majors promote homecoming festivities Student I ife 10 r “®