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What's So New?

·Chrissy niederhous·
In the past decade. the
The changes the school school saw many changes as
and the student body well. The size and diversity of
the student body, and many of
underwent prepared the school's programs grew
with the school in its first nine
them for a new decade. years.
Three years ago. the card
catalog was replaced in favor
of a computerized filing system.
This year, the advisement
program was revamped. giv-
ing students and teachers a
more frequent chance to inter-
act.
During the summer, the finish -
ing to.uches were put on the
track, as well as the newly reor-
ganized counseling centers
and offices.
All of the changes in the
school during the eighties
helped push its development
forward into the nineties. There
was no time for looking back.
Personal growth on the part
of the students was important
as well. Late hours . homework
and decision making were all a
part of the picture.
Burning the candle at both
ends quickened the pace and
developed responsibility as well
as opportunities. Mistakes hap-
pened. but there was no time
to dwell on them. They helped
students to learn and move on.
There was no time for looking
back.
The last of the eighties
passed quickly, as the state.
the school and the students
took a leap forward into a new
year and a new decade. For
the city and the state, tradition
All through the school year. teachers . gave way to progress. For the
were available for extra help, giving students the op- world, the excitement gave
portunity to catch up on work they didn't understand. way to nothing. For the school.
English teacher John Neal helps Junior Mike Arena with
a C.P. Comp paper. (R. Rasmussen) original methods gave way to
efficiency and convenience.
One of the more noticeable changes
to the commercial development of the city was the For students. high school gave
remodeling of Crossroads Mall. Not only did the interior way to the "real world" and to
receive a completely redesigned shopping area and the future. There was no time
food court. but the exterior work resulted in a parking
complex and a fresh new look for the building. (R. Ras- for looking back. •
mussen)

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