Tell City High School - Sagittarius Yearbook (Tell City, IN)

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Lunch time gave teachers and stu- dents a chance to talk in a relaxed at- mosphere. y 16 Noon Hour

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Daily care is given to her plants by Becky Thiery. ru ©y©ln) Plants have become a raving pastime to many students, both an interesting topic of converstaion. but in the 1977-78 school year the world of house plants erupted. Almost every- one had at least one plant, and some people had as many as fifty plants in their home. Since most people were, at the least, a little interested in plants, house plants were used to make every occasion spe- cial. They were displayed at parties, reunions, and they also made wonderful gifts to give or to receive. Giving plants as gifts was always rewarding because it would brighten the home and was generally inexpensive. They didn't even have to be bought. They could be started from another plant, and then repotted into a different pot and given as gifts. But even if the plant was purchesed it was inexpensive. Common house plants range from one to ten dollars. They can be bought almost anywhere, florists, variety stores, and even grocery stores. Many high school students such as Becky Theiry. Jim Brew- er. and Julie Strassell are into plants . All three homes are filled with plants. Many of the plants that are kept are very common to the average viewer, but to the grower each plant is very special. The Wandering Jew is a very common plant but there are many different types of Wandering Jews: Purple. Green. Miniature Green, and Green and White Stripe. Some scientests have stated that talking to plants will help their plants growth. Becky goes one step farther. Each of her plants has a name. A very common plant is the Aloe, commonly known as healing plant or burn plant. Becky has nicknamed her plant Doc . This plant is very useful. One of the stems can be broken off and rubbed on a burn or poison ivy to relieve the pain and itch. House plants have even developed into an interesting hob- by. People have started collecting plants from different areas of the world. This really isn’t as expensive as it sounds, be- cause the people with plants give starts to friends, and when their starts grow into plants, they give starts to their friends. Plants require a lot of care and attention. During the sum- mer plants are moved outdoors to receive the sunlight and warmth of the sun. The only real need during the summer is a daily watering. But when fall comes and the night gets cold, the plants must be moved indoors. Some of the plants are repotted before being moved. Transferring the plants into the house requires a big adjustment for the plants. The variences in light and temperature account for the differences. During the winter months many people resort to plant food to keep the plants in good condition. Some people grow a greater variety of plants by including Lemon Trees and Orange Trees among with Cacti. Julie Strassell puts many of her plants in hanging pots to save space for her other plants. — Lisa Miller and Dave Strobel Touch Of Natura 15

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WHERE TO FOR LUNCH? Students returning to school in September found that they had to cope with a new lunch system. A 30-minute lunch had replaced the traditional hour and students went to lunch in two shifts. Since school began and end- ed at the same times, the ex- tra” 30 minutes were tacked onto the class periods. Most students grumbled; several circulated petitions; and a few attempted sit-ins and walk-outs. The Student Council provided a suggestion box for students to air their com- plaints. The Tell City News pro- vided a forum for community opinion. In the shade of the pine tree, these two students found relief from the sun's heat and also, an inviting place to do some last minute studying. Ultimately, the administra- tion added 5 minutes to each lunch period. This action seemed to appease many stu- dents. The administration offered several reasons for the new move. Student discipline had become a problem. Drinking, fighting, and loitering on 13tn Street headed the list. Resi- dents in the area had com- plained about unruly student behavior. The administration had asked the students to monitor each other's actions, but the plan did not work. The move to a split noon hour also provided for im- proved cafeteria services. The newly instituted al a carte sys- tem offered fast food items at cafeteria prices. With students arriving in two shifts, the cooks had more time to prepare the food. What did the students do to cope with the shorter eating period? Many elected to eat in the cafeteria. Others chose a “mad dash” home or to a local fast food establishment. A few loyal ones still chose colas and chips from the ‘‘cracker room”. The new noon hour also posed new problems. Club meetings which used to take place during the lunch period had to be held before or after school or in specially sched- uled homerooms. As the year progressed, stu- dents adjusted to the routine and accepted the schedule. By the time spring arrived, 35 min- utes for lunch was an accepted part of the school day. Picnic tables in the open court were packed with students who chose the fresh air and sunshine to the dark audi- torium. Noon Hour 17