Wahoo High School - Thunderbird Yearbook (Wahoo, NE)

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Noon Hour Changes Bring Students “Closer” Lori, Karen and Staci enjoy a nutritious lunch. Jodi and Darcy show how happy they are to have open campus. Matt and Angela spend some time together during lunch. 12

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Many changes have occurred this year. There were changes in the faculty, the building, and the student body. Mr. Mann, the new principal, was a big influence in some of the changes. He made changes in the school that affected many students, such as closed campus for juniors, sophomores, and freshmen; three minutes passing periods between classes instead of four minutes; a longer lunch hour, and the banning of certain clothes worn among the student body. In return, he made efforts to help students understand the changes and listened to their reactions, whether they were negative or positive. He also tried to apply student’s ideas to the school curriculum to satisfy both the students and the faculty. There was a change in scenery in the school. Plants, that were donated by the School Board, were placed in the halls. The Student Lounge was remodeled, a glass-encased bulletin board was placed near the entrance of the building, andajukebox was placed in the lunch room for both students and teachers to use. Although all the changes weren’t eagerly accepted by everyone, students and faculty learned to live with them. 6. Courtney picks out her favorite song by Alvin and the Chipmunks. 7. The new school glass-encased bulletin board in memory of Sharon Carlson. 8. You mean you actually EAT that stuff, Tony?! 9. Gals enjoy the new student lounge accomodations.

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“Animal Ball” Draws Large Crowds; The Tough Survive The Final Minutes Philippe chugs down a pop. Students participating in a friendly game of animal ball. The 1987-88 school year saw several changes. Among them was the new noon hour policy. Last year all students were allowed to leave during the noon hour. This year that privilege was given only to the seniors. With more students staying at school, the lunch line grew. Almost every day it reached to the art room doors. The cooks did a nice job of serving and getting everyone through the line in a hurry. After everyone had eaten, students resorted to a number of activities. Some students spent their time in the library studying, while others just hung out in the commons area and talked. The main attraction was animal ball. Students piled into the little theater tc watch a few courageous men tackle and smash each other into the walls. As tempers flaired, a dog pile was usually brewing. These awesome piles sometimes reached six feet in height. Then the bell would ring and everyone returned to class. Larger Lunch Lines, Crowded Commons Sign of Change