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As the school year ended, the numerous differences that seemed

so obvious at the beginning of the year, weren't quite so obvious anymore.
Many students found a way to deal with the continuously

overcrowed hallways. They also got used to being watched everywhere they
were on school grounds. The1r wardrobes were adjusted to f1t the new

dress code, and juniors became adjusted to staying at school from 8:00
to 3:05.

But sen tors had to overcome one more major difference that came
at the end of the year. The school board decided to keep seniors in school

as long as the rest of the students.
However, above all of the changes, students worked together to keep

MN the same. Academics, sports, and activities were still the major
components that made MN so full of pnde.

Even with almost 2,300 students, each one continued to rece1ve

personal help with classes, plans for the future, or even personal problems.

Twenty-three new staff members were hired to make students' personal

attention even greater.

MN's great reputation rema1ned Since students continued to score

high on standardized tests. There also continued to be individual students

who were recognized locally and nationally for their activities, academics or

athletics. This year wasn't any different.

Mustang pnde remained a constant and important part of the

school . Even when It meant dnving an hour to Lincoln to support the volleyball

team at State, or to North Platte to help cheer the football team through

the semi-finals, students did not let the teams down.

Whether students had a hard t1me dealing with the changes or they

took them in stride ... it dtdn't matter ... It was the same difference.

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