Washington High School - Hatchet Yearbook (Kansas City, KS)

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Exploration, Discovery in 1970 Exploration typifies the 1969- 70 school year. For the first time man walked on the sur- face of the moon and continued to explore outer space while for the first time at Washington High School clubs met after school due to abolishment of homeroom and a paved student parking lot greeted s t u d e n t drivers. Teachers, classrooms, books and tests filled the day to day routine and encouraged learn- .ing. English, foreign languages, music, math courses, and sci- ence inherited hundreds of stu- dents ready to absorb new and different knowledge. Dedicated teachers and administrators comprised that exploration into knowledge-Academics. A student's life revolved a- round many activities. Special dances, plays and new acquain- tances rounded out the school year. The good times and the unpleasant, the hours spent doing those favorite things, faded as memories lingered. Those special events comprise the exploration into self-Stu- dent Life. Clubs played an important part in the community as well as the school. Special projects encouraged participation by members and important ac- complishments were achieved. Candy sales raised money for gifts to rest homes. Activities set the pace for these citizens of tomorrow as they conducted an exploration into se1f-develop- ment-Organizations. Victories and defeats marked athletic competition. As indi- vidual and team standards were set, goals were achieved. Win- ning brought confidence. Los- ing brought determination as athletes explored achievement -Sports. In 1970 the halls of Washing- ton surrounded the incoming sophomores. S o p h o m o r e s looked forward to new chal- lenges. With a year's high school experience, the juniors selected from a wide range of electives to continue their ex- ploration in growth-Under- classmen. As the high school years ended seniors look forward to graduation. Learning an d growth had been experienced during the three short years. As seniors left their own special impression on the pages of Washington h i s t o r y, they started their exploration into the future-Seniors.

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School Project Exploration A high school is a place for learning. As class by class moves through school, stu- dents commence their journey into new worlds of exploration and experience. Washington High Scchool is an establishment where hard work, satisfaction, fun, and friends linger waiting to launch students into worlds of challenges. The building which houses an enlarging enrollment has many facets. Its long halls provide pathways for students. Its walls stand as symbols of achievement. For those who come to seek knowledge it offers the exploration of the unknown. As men attempt successful landings on other planets, the school will remain the insti- tution honored by those who trod its halls today and walk 1ife's road tomorrow.