Wood River Rural High School - Eagle Yearbook (Wood River, NE)

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Competition makes friends Athletics involved nearly every- one, whether a spectator, coach, student manager, varsity letterman, or junior high athlete just starting out. Winning didn't always come easy. Along with the thrill of winning a tough game, we learned the meaning of sportsmanship when losing. Working together as a team helped each person grow. Not only do athletes improve physically in sports, but competition leads to developing friendships outside the community. Through cooperation with others our accom- plishments become more meaning- ful. 4

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The days of our lives The days of our lives were filled with activity both in and out of school. Getting involved with others was important, whether it meant receiving some help from alumni announcing at home foot- ball games, learning new ideas at conventions, teaching someone's younger brother or sister, or just meeting and having fun with others. In the challenge of competing with others, each person gained self-satisfaction. Students worked hard but always managed to have fun getting ready for carnivals, concerts, chili feeds, sports, and other class activities.

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Clubs develop interests Organizations helped broaden the education of students through learning new ideas and techniques. They meant combining common interests and goals with friendship and fun. There were a variety of clubs offered for each person's interests. Organizations were a time for working with others, whether exhibiting animals at the State fair, giving a skit to get new members interested in an organization, going on a field trip, selling fruit, fitting a headline into the required space, or cheering your team on to a victory. The reasons for joining and rewards gained are different for each person, but everyone takes from it memories and a sense of accomplishment. 5