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Competition Preva-ils

D Organiza- cratic and Republican parties came to talk to
ifferent groups helped to prepare stu- races. Representatives from both the Demo-
dents for the real world.
They reinforced a com-
tions like FBLA and DECA showed stu- the civics classes.
dents how to run a business and make money petitive spirit in all parts of life.
from scratch. Being in journalism taught Adding to the excitement were the staff.
students responsibility and how to meet dead- administration, and other school-oriented
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T)v, ·s A GS~ 1 1 I make new friends. sored the After Prom Party. The administra-
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I I , I · r • · Competition like that found after gradua- tion helped students demonstrate their spirit
tion could be seen on a smaller scale all around at activities like pep rallies. The staff also
3king an interest in the school's appearance is the school. Trying out for swing choir, ap- helped by taking part in certain activities.
important part of pride. Art students helped create plying for scholarships, and filling out applica- Some even dressed up for Spirit Week.
IS sign when the school first became a 9-1:2 building.
(P. MAHONEY ) tions for NSI were several ways for students For a young school, this one definitely had
to strive for acceptance. Competing nation- its act together. The students and staff
:?longing to a club is just one way of getting in ·
lved. Members of FBLA hold a meeting to decide on ally by taking various achievement tests was strove for-and achieved- excellence in all
undraiser. (5. MEESE ) another way that students could show their areas. In all aspects of high school life, they
abilities. truly were Hanging the Competition out to
Also, since 1986 was an election year, stu- Dry. fN
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cused on the Gubernatorial and Congressional Amy Barton