Sycamore High School - Log Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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The crowded ha'lls contain each individual with his own thoughts, plans, and aspirations: but all work as a unit in accomplishing the task at handichanging classes. The wonderful smell of make-up, the thrill of hearing an audience laugh and cry with you, and the unique emotional experience of becoming another person for a short time make plays worthwhile.

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ipanding high schools. But there are customs and A constantly changing school environment would mean a school that has no traditions, and a school without traditions is not a school. It is true that Sycamore is in a constant turmoil of change; it must be to keep pace with other ex- traditions at Sycamore that are more than skin deep. These are the things that make an informal relationship between students and teachers and force an otherwise lifeless, inanimate building to come to life as a breathing, independent soul, much the same as the. students who frequent its hails. Linda Rogers demonstrates her skill in a spectacular baton review. The time is a few minutes past six: and the only people left in the building are the Custodians, a few dedicated teachers with papers to grade, Mrs. Wold, and the LOG staff The striking silhouette in the hall is that of Mrs. Gotthardt and Miss Van Houten.

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During the summer of 1964, all who passed Syc- amore noticed the erection and expansion of a stadium for athletic events. From a barren field grew a gigantic arena which was to become the pride of the Eastern Hills League. Incorporated into it were an unusual allwweather track, excellent lighting arrangements.1 211ch most important, seat- ing for 2500 people. The arena was dedicated by the Board of Education 011 September 18. There are more uses for a sports arena than football, although the football team enjoyed a win- ning season in their new environment. The crox-xds were fantastic; even overflowing, at all the football games. The track team became more popw lar as night track meets were held several times during the season. The ycamorc Invitational, with schools from several counties was the highlight of the track season.