Weston High School - Key Yearbook (Weston, MA)

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In the fall of 1982. there raged a great debate on the issue of the terrible aca¬ demic pressure exerting itself on the vulnerable and overworked students. This year, academics remain the num¬ ber one priority for all. In a survey of 95 students, 45 felt that the workload was too heavy. “Depressing . . . Blah! . . . It’s too damn much! ... A Hefty amount . . . too pressured ... it sucks! Were among some of the comments given. Emotions varied from enthusiastic to lethargic. Says one student, “Too much — but worth it. It helps me learn. Another students said, It s far too much and far too worthless and boring. Tak¬ ing a more objective and technical view, others said that “there was too much language and math but too little in busi¬ ness. Also, that “teachers should orga¬ nize it so that there is no more than two tests a day. In the medium of the scale, 30 students felt that the workload was average. Two students felt that there was not enough homework, taking a de¬ finitely more relaxed view. Asks one, “what workload? The one thev assign or th e one I complete?’ At Weston High this year, the academic workload at least was something you just could not ignore. This was also reflected in what 42% of the students said they did during their free periods. HOMEWORK Anv- thing else? Some “exercized their right to converse freely,” hackev sack, play poker, eat donuts, or “party.” Many go the library and attempt to do work due the next period, socialize, or “party.” So, how do you have fun outside of school? Most people do their “own thing. Among them were 1. Vegetat¬ ing. 2. Riding Motorcycles. 3. Watching Gumby and Pokey. 4. Reading books in a bubble ball. 5. Playing the drums. 6. Practicing acupuncture on little brothers. 7. Studying Zen Buddhism. 8. Doing their nails. 9. Playing hoop. 10. Staring at a wall. W ho can forget their freshman year in high school? One of the toughest chal¬ lenges in the year is to get food, find a place to eat, sit down, and chow, all in the same period. The Freshmen are often squeezed into some obscure and insignificant corner, a whole class at one lunch table. However, as the years pass, conditions become more bearable. (See Cafeteria diagram, p. 150) Inevitably, as you step into the limelight of your senior vear, you find yourself staring at the bright light from the windows by the radiator. Then, you know you’ve finally made it to the top. You are a senior. lait

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CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE PROFILE OF THE WESTON STUDENT The Weston Student is generally always busy. He She usually has to miss some meeting to attend another, or just to do homework due last week. Complaints of overwork, too many tests and not enough sleep fill the air. The teachers at Weston High pride themselves on keeping academic standards similar to those of a private school. The net result: piles of assignments and tests. The Weston Student is also a well-rounded student. He She prides himself on the range of his her extracur¬ ricular activities. If you don’t play a sport here in Wes¬ ton, you d better have a good reason why you don’t! Thus, our students join clubs, become actors ;md actress¬ es, develop excellent singing voices, and cope with homework simultaneosly. What can we say, that’s Weston!! 4 Schi ol tale

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BORED OF EDUCATION PLAYERS: 2-732 OBJECT: To successfully complete a day at W eston High School. RULES: E vers man (or woman) for himself-. See Mr. Gearan for restrictions (too numerous to list) MATERIALS: dice, a number two pencil, a knapsack large enough to hold a math textbook, history textbook, at least three folders, and, of course, enough money for lunch. HANGOUT IN CAFETERIA (HI I I R TO DIAGRAM P. 150) lininernotn y 30 You rr m tnail prepared for a quiz Class lecture period Forgot to bam! in reserve library honk RECEIVE FINK SUP (kiIu ittrudrurr lo clru up ddo S MI IN 1 INI I N III 10:00 TO GfAftANl i ai N«l DtTtNTION NOTICt 0 « ' » . lo zo it 2 Z pgifint ' i itsm. Left revrandi paper on bus DATE S TO ftf !»f R V f 0 loji ' ljil PFA ON ' 1 TAAQY TO Sf.MOOl f) TAA0Y TO ClASS y 1 ■ ,’WC) taum r t Crf tohljn rVir -P tufi f»»H f •• • OTfMFH i iv i ». 2.. - -■ GO BACK TO STAR! BACK 2 SPACES [WRONG ; WAY Survive Mrs Soumn math test AHEAD 1 SPACE K ir rt MOOCH FRESH