Southwest High School - Iliad Yearbook (Clemmons, NC)

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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

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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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Principal’s Message We wish to congratulate the members of the Class of 1961 for their accomplishments during their four years at Southwest, and to say thanks to you individually and collectively for your many efforts to make this a better school in which to live, learn, and grow. We will follow your progress in the future with interest and trust that you will continue to build a better life. H.E. Simpson, Principal 14