Juxtaposition 1977 English Class and 2012 English Class

Here's an interesting juxtaposition. We have an English class from 1977:

.. and an English class (ENG4C1) from 2012.

The desks have been replaced, but they still have the same bookshelf in the corner. It looks like the clock and PA speaker is new, and there is a recycle bin. In the 1970's, re-cycle meant that you had to ride your bike twice.

I also note the water bottle on the desk. In 1977, you had to use the horse trough in hall that gave you good old hyper-chlorinated, fluoridated and outdated city water.

Also, note the wall decoration. In 1977 there was proof of Pythagorean theorem, a few paper doves and probably a couple of poems. There is a lot more visual eye-candy in the latest version. The girl to boy ratio seems to have deteriorated.