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Class of '90 Looks to the Future

1990 ... The dawn of the new decade! Perhaps it will become a decade known for
peace ... the beginning of a kinder, gentler nation. All around the world the barriers of
Communism crumbled as people demanded their freedom. Across Europe major
changes swept the continent. The tearing down of the Berlin Wall was an event that
many people believed they would never live to witness. The revolution in Romania
stunned the free world. Russian republics threatened to secede, and students in China
demonstrated for freedom.
It seems as though people want to live in peace and freedom. The wars of the '90's
are not with other nations, but within our own borders. We declared war on drugs,
crime, poverty, AIDS, homelessness, and other social problems. Will we win the
battles? That question can only be answered in the future.
In Lake City, the new decade brought many changes as well. By the end of 1991 the
school will have a new roof, insuring the health and safety of students in the future.
New laws and legislation brought changes in other areas. " Students Drive, Dropouts
Don't" was a new slogan used in the state of Florida. It referred to the law that if a stu-
dent dropped out of school before the age of 18, his license was revoked. It is hoped
that the law increases attendance.
Leadership at this school took a new direction with the hiring of Mr. Ken Herring as
principal. Mr. Herring brought a vigorous enthusiasm to his dealings with students and
faculty. Mr. Herring feels that CHS is number one in every way. Another new face was
Mrs. Carolyn Kelley, the first Dean of Women. New teachers, some fresh out of
college, others from various backgrounds, took up the challenge of education. Super-
intendent Diane Lane continued to be responsive to ideas and suggestions from the
CHS community. The roof repair became a reality. Attendance requirements became
more realistic. New security measures were brought to the school.
The new exam policy brought great joy to the sophomores and juniors, but angry
protests from the seniors. Juniors and sophomores with a "C" average and two
absences were exempt from exams. With an "A" or "B" average, nine absences
were allowed. Seniors felt as if a senior privilege had been taken away. They were
content with leaving school five minutes early as a new senior privilege. With the new
changes in place and new ideas for the future, students at CHS are ready to begin the
new decade.

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