Van High School - Vandalite Yearbook (Van, TX)

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ommit a crime, do time 6 6 h no! lt doesn't look like l'm going to make it. With an armload of books, the young man runs down the hall to his next class. R-r-r-ring! However, just as he enters the room, the tardy bell begins to ring. 'lDarn! Late again. You know what this means, don't you, asks the elderly teacher. Detention? Although detention hall is an alternative to physical punishment, many students find it harsher. lt's terrible and it makes you feel de- graded. You sit in a little room doing nothing but homework while Mr. Turner watches over you. lt's like a prison, Senior Shawna Holmes said. While in detention students are allowed to study school work, but no newspapers or magazines may be read. No talking, eating, or walking around is permitted. Those serving in detention may have com- mitted such misdemeanors as chewing gum or having one too many tardies. However, the crime itself is of little importance since the punishment is very similar. lt makes me wonder if chewing gum or be- ing late is really worth all the hassle. But then again, what are the chances of anyone catch- ing you. l don't really think it will keep anyone from doing it. lt's almost like a challenge, not to get caught, Senior Kathy Roberson said. Because there is no clock present in deten- tion hall, many students become agitated. Perhaps, the worst part of being reprimanded comes after the young man arrives at home and his father just stares at him with disap- pointment, never saying a word. I haven't been in detention before, but I have been grounded. Sometimes, l feel kind of guilty because they Cparentsj expect me to do good, Freshman Robert Giles. Assistant Principal Jeff Turner feels positive about the new choice in punishment. He indicated that for those who have found themselves under his scrutiny once too often that it was not personal. Yet he must enforce the rules. Before considering that juicy piece of gum or sleeping just a little bit longer, just make sure no one fespecially Mr. Turnerj is around. Oma Foutz El Silence i8 golden. Freshman John Pickett has plenty of time to think. While in detention, he was not allowed to talk, eat, or walk around. Although John was reprimanded, he is actually a good student, not a trouble- maker. This is true for most people who find themselves in detention. hui' 3 Student Life

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Melissa Battenfield PeI'feCt Gentlemen? Junior Todd Kivett impa- tiently holds Freshman Pam Lanier's books while she ad- justs her mum. Whatever yOU Say dear, says Senior Doug Hardwick to Junior Stacy Anderson as she plans their evening. Couples 1

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ii Ir L B Si X wt N 1 ix 256 'K X Nt: 55:- X., A - x. Amy Martin M r ' is t. e stut it 5 AQ. , sg. . k mp5 2? B X Q 2 Y X Xt t K as I Gretchen Smith Wald! Out! Assistant Principal Jeff Turner is on the look-out for gum chewers or other rule-breakers! The penalty for such misdemeanors is usually detention hall. Hard at work. Sophomore Glen Pugh does his homework after school while serving in detention. There was not much else he could do with the principal so near. - 4 Ama nw What's Up? Freshman Mark McClendon thinks about his punishment as he works. When serving deten' tion, a parent usually accompanies the student home. Amy Martin Amy Martin Detention 21