Southside High School - Southerner Yearbook (Fort Smith, AR)

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A year. . . a time. . .memories of a lifestyle 240 Closing Silence- Engulfing everything, As typewriters cease to type, As a once spirit-filled gym Becomes just an empty room, Bearing faint reminders Of the vibrant spirit that existed within. Abandoned coke cups, Shreds of faded pom-poms, Parts of an encompassing atmosphere- A solitude- All surrounding A hurried signature, 'Best wishes in future. Love ..., Final touches to an Askew cap and billowing gown- The end? No. Now they are memories . . . But this year was more, lVlore than just a school term. It was the reason for our Living, Our having fun, We sought answers from it, Defended our loyalties with it. lVlost of all We created, existed, and remembered, That special way of life it brought- This is yours and mine. Rebel Style? Yes. For this was our Lifestyle '7l.