St Ignatius High School - Ignatian Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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Lett: True sophomorlc nature is shown by this mask-bearer determined to win the costume contest. A costume contest was sponsored by the sophomore class, which encouraged everyone to don costumes on Halloween. Below: Given the opportunity to do homework In class, Collin Scully takes full advantage ot this time. Study hall rarely occurs sophomore year, so ho must use the time wisely when presented with It. Sophomore Classes 29 V

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Right: Time Is precious for Ray Ingal as he hurries through his biology worksheet so he will be able to study for an English test. Sophomore year Is an Important year academically, so students must do their best to prepare themselves. Walking back into school after three solid months of freedom was not anyone's idea of fun. That goes double for the new-found sophomore. After all, he thought it was all over in June. Those whole nine months were just a cruel trick, or perhaps a nightmare. But when he walks onto the campus again, the buildings cast their lifeless shadows and remembrances of twelve months ago. A typical sophomore addresses the situation with the “Sophomore year? Hah attitude. At the end of five days and fourteen hours of sleep, a sophomore has a hard time pronouncing the 11 Do Anything, Be Anything word “Hah”, much less knowing what it means. Yet this is supposed to be the “fun” year, isn't it? Full of laughs, parties, easy grades; in short it is supposed to be a blow off year. Not a single sophomore would corroborate on that statement, however. All academics aside, the hardest obstacle most sophomores find overcoming is being classed. After all, they are still known as underclassmen but they are not freshmen, either. In effect, they could be called “the middle child.” Sophomores know they don't deserve that, so they adjust. Fxtracurricu- lars are the thing, they say. “I'll join anything; do anything; be anything” is a typical sophomore motto. Less inhibited than last year, the sophomore valiantly tries to live up to that motto. Sometimes, the results can be disastrous, but most of the time he finds that he was glad he joined. That's when the semi-legendary sophomore spirit breaks through. Other students then can see what an active part that sophomores play in school. So sophomore year actually can be fun. Not necessarily blow-off, but this year can be credited with its share of good times. Right: Mike Buddie experiences a rude awakening when he Is called on by Mr. John Cooney In biology class. Biology presents a new challenge for sophomores as It Is their first experience of science In high school. 28 Academics

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Top: To the amusement of his fellow students, Brad Stecklow boasts his brand-new boots. In the harsh Cleveland winters, many students find that they can never dress warm enough. Right: The chemistry book Is suddenly the center of attention as John Gannon, Ray Metzger, and Ed Lee attempt to cram minutes before an exam. Such preparation Is necessary tor such a difficult subject as chemistry. 30 Academics