West High School - Shaheen Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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The Glass Shack is the haunt of NPL people. Its remote location makes it ideal for the serrous re- search that goes into speech and debate. 'f A free hour + the quiet of the library 2 sleep: a com- mon formula for tired stu- dents. 4 s,..-'

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The Zoo is the popular place to go during free time. There, friends can talk over a Pepsi or simply relax from classwork. REIDEIITIJEI' PECESS? Under the BIN self- scheduling system, stu- dents can arrange their classes to meet their own time preference. Some stu- dents schedule all of their courses in the morning so they can hold a job. Others like afternoon classes so they can sleep late every morning. However you ar- range it, there's usually a free hour stuck somewhere in the middle of your school day. The administration pre- fers to call this free time Study Periods - Students will not be assigned to spe- cific study halls. They may select one of several op- tions during their study periods. Students report to these locations at the start of the period and remain for the entire period. 1 So, it's your free time in school. Where are you go- ing to go? Many students end up in the Zoo. To them it's the great escape from the hassles of class. Some students spend their study periods in the library, or for even more solitude, in one of the resource centers. Special interest is an- other alternative. DI's flock to KWHS headquar- ters, while a math whiz of- ten chooses the computer room. SSO people, library helpers and AV office workers dedicate their free time in service to others. Whatever you have in mind, you're sure to find the place to do it. 1 West High School Stu- dent-Parent Guidebook 1975-1976 Senior Larry Willman practical lives in the art room. Most of l spare time is spent working 1 various art projects, Homework requires a great de of concentration and the libra provides the necessary atm sphere for sophomore Sor Sundstedt. .5 5 2 5 Q it H

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Whether you're fortunate enough to own a horse of your own, or have a friend with an extra, or live close to a stable, it's always a great pleasure to go horseback riding. As an industrious part of a small corporation, sophomore Donna Hartog works on a Junior Achievement product. Her group meets once a week to manufacture digital thermometers. ls th other life- The clock clicks - it's 3:20. Masses of students pour out of the building and within seven minutes the hallways are desolate. On Friday it only takes four minutes. Free time is the favorite time of most students. Although some rush from school only to drive directly to a part time job, others choose to spend their free time in a more lei- surely fashion. Many students play football or tennis, go to the Y , or bicycle in an effort to release the pent-up energy that results from sit- ting at a desk all day. Watching TV, going to a movie, or just shopping around are popular ways of passing the weekend. Sleep is also a natural pasttime. Clubs, organizations, and special interests occupy the spare time of many. Being president of hi church's youth group, sophomor Paul Johanson is a good example o the number of people involved in church organizations. As a membe of the Scott County 4-H council, sen ior Sheryl Bernick says, It is mi responsibility to help organize nev 4-H clubs, counsel at camps, ant conduct county meetings. It keep me busy, but I really enjoy it. Ju nior Judy Hansen is an active mem ber of Spirit, Inc., a local nonde nominational music group. She com mented, We have practice twice . week and concerts once a month, i not more often. That familiar line - I wish i were Friday! - is the desire of ever' student who wants to get out and dt the thing he likes best.