Zion Benton Township High School - Nor Easter Yearbook (Zion, IL)

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.il ,4.izv..,..fZ-r? tically suspended the week of the circus and everyone has a Wonderful time. Band is one of the pleasant classes of Alice and Elmer's day. First, be- cause they both enjoy music, and second, because it's the period before lunch. ln the winter concert this year, both the band and chorus, under the direction of Mr. Iames Sanford, put on one of the finest concerts ever given at Z-B. Basketball games would be incomplete without the band, and Inge fiily-six everyone appreciates the music they play at the games. At last, the only idle period in their busy school day. lt's always fun af- ter eating a good lunch in our cafe- teria to go outdoors and get with friends to talk over the latest news. On the beautiful spring and fall days practically the whole student body can be found outdoors on the school grounds. Back to Work at the bell, we find Elmer in Woodshop. The industrial

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Ala? az?- The first class in the morning is American History. This class is never dull, for Mr. Stanton keeps a lively discussion going among the students and it is always interspersed with stories and anecdotes of his own. In this class we learn the basic principles of democracy and good citizenship that will make us better Americans in the future. We learn about the first exploration and set- tlement of our country: the first poor attempts at government. We learn of the gradual expansion and growth of our people and business. We learn of its progressiveness, that qual- ity that makes our America the great- est nation in the world. Next were going with Alice to gym. Alice is working out on the trapeze for her part in our annual gym cir- cus. The circus is the gayest and most important event of our year. For several months previous, the stu- dents of Z-B try out and practice for their acts. School studies are prac- Paqe Fifty-live

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,4 ay af?-Z? arts teacher is Mr. Bunker. He in- structs the boys in all kinds of wood working, teaching them to be ingen- ious, original and to take a pride in their work. All students have two or, at least, one study hall. Here, in last period we see Alice and Elmer in the library preparing tomorrow's assignment. Mrs. lohnson, our librarian, is always ready to help students find reference material or books for pure enjoyment. School is out at last and Alice and Elmer are waiting for their friends. When the car is full, kids will be hanging out the doors and windows, but that's all a part of the fun. Next stop is Pops or the Bowling Alley. School is over for the class of 1946 too, and it will be a long time before we forget the days we spent at Z-B, the learning we absorbed, and the fun we had. 5- 0 Page Filly-seve