Southwest High School - Iliad Yearbook (Clemmons, NC)

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@ucatgeasti alana Southwest students also found time to let their hair down when various organi - zations sponsored dances after ballgames. Not only did they furnish entertainment to a busy school routine, but these dances also helped students get along better among themselves. Students realized that not only were they to come to school for scholastic pur- poses but were:also to build a well-rounded life through extra-curricular activities. Participation, as players or boosters of school spirit in athleticlactivitives: strengthened the framework of each indi- vidual. Many times a cheering crowd, which backed Trojan players as they climbed to victory or faced defeat, marked the success of another chapter in the open book of life. There was also a need for special recog- nition of students who brought glamour and poise to Southwest. Queens were crowned, and dances were held in their honor. Semi- formal dances especially came as a relief to the normal run of Southwest. Party dresses and suits seemed to completely change the students who wore them, and from beneath frowns of disturbance with school life, gaysmiles spread over the faces of boys and girls who were at last learning that etiquette is essential in life no matter where individual courses may lie.

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Lunch period came as the most welcomed part of the day. Students could relax from the strain of their morning studying and enjoy informal socializing with friends. Since the length of our lunch period had been cut in half, we barely found time to eat that last bite of pie. During these minutes of rush, we learned much about budgeting our time to fill ourneeds. Groans often accompanied the bell that told us lunch was over, and we skurried down the halls to win the race with the tardy bell. Fellowship and unity between teachers and students was another of the important facets of daily life at Southwest. Our teachers were never too busy to lend a helping hand when students reached barriers they could not conquer alone. Although they found enjoyment in passing joking remarks at teachers, the students never let the respect for their elders waver. Because of this close association between students and teachers, Trojans felt that they had approached a goal in human relationship. The new craze at Sout hwest seemed to be the need for luncheon meetings. Since we nolonger had an activity period, various organizations decided that lunch- time was the only period throughout the day when members could meet and carry on business. These meetings always prospered, but many presidents became exasperated asthey tried to talk above the crunch of a cookie or a muffled hiccough which accompanied hurried eating.

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Of memoties grows. Many times books were lain aside, and Trojans participated in featured activities. Dancing to the music of a Wake Forest combo created tingles of excitement in the girls. However, many of the boys wished that the combo would not play quite so well, so they could once again become the center of interest. These dances which lasted only a few hours will be cherished as memories in future years when Southwest students reminisce over the joys they once took so lightly. As our day at Southwest draws toa close, students leave the walls which hold their future with varied emotions. Some are glad that it iscomplete, and leave with no intention of coming back. How- ever, those of us who are left, leave each day with a feeling of satisfaction but look forward to tomorrow when we will have the chance of improving yesterday's accom- plishments. Yes, from these moments during a school day our treasury of memories grows. Wiilthese memories be good or bad? This depends on YOU--the builder. As we can see, daily life at Southwest was filled to the brim. However, amid our varied activities we always found time to search for knowledge. This search often became a task that we would have liked to throw aside. But each of us had set a goal, and nothing short of this goal would satisfy our desire to reach the top. Le