Allen Park High School - Imprint Yearbook (Allen Park, MI)

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Mr. Harvey Stallings — Mathematics Instructor: “The students behavior is bad because some teachers are not doing their job. Teachers in every subject have a contribution to make to the individual development guidance. By their understanding of the needs of their students and by their skill in meeting these needs through the experiences provided in their classrooms, they prevent maladjustment and help every student to develop his potentialities.” Mrs. Henrietta Wilk — Hall Monitor: “My schedule hasn’t changed from last year’s and I like it just the way it is.” “The computer system is an asset because I don’t have to mark report cards, but in other respects it could be a drawback.” “School spirit is about the same, however, the administration should keep students better informed about school activities. Student behavior really hasn’t changed either.” “The thing I like most about teaching at Allen Park High is the fact that the faculty really backs up the paraprofessionals when we need it.” Mr. Merl Sterly — Counselor: This is Mr. Sterly's first year at Allen Park High. He previously taught at North Junior High for 23 years. “I liked my previous job very much and I enjoy this one as well. The change in environment is a good experience.” “I have noticed a change in student behavior. In most cases they are more adult and serious as compared to Junior High students.” Mrs. Delores Wilson — Family Living Instructor: “The thing I like most about teaching at Allen Park High School is the involvement of students in projects and their helping others who are less fortunate than themselves. Some students are not really themselves at school. Visiting a Childrens’ Home or helping others to have a happy day brings out the very best in the student. I get to see a whole new side to the student. Students have the potential for being concerned about others. They have so much to offer, and teachers need to help faciliate this exeprience.” Mr. Richard Tews — Social Studies Instructor: “I believe there is less school spirit or support now than before. Part of this is caused by more students working and becoming more mobile with the use of automobiles. The students of today have more widespread outside interests.” “I feel the student-teacher relationship has become more casual. I believe this has a beneficial affect on the educational process.” Afrs. Stella Zanini — Librarian: “As a librarian, I thoroughly enjoy the busy atmosphere of this particular library where both faculty and students make such extensive use of the facility for their classroom research projects and leisure reading pursuits. If I had one wish it would be to develop a true learning center 10 times this size with the many varieties of audiovisual and book materials which would provide a deeper and richer learning and teaching experience. This experience would not only include a broader scope of books and magazines but the opportunity of learning to make and use their own slides, filmstrips and films. Creativity makes learning so much more meaningful. Perhaps one day we will reach this stage too.” Mr. Robert Tomes — Physical Education Instructor: “The kids’ behavior today is no different that it was 25 years ago — still good, bad, and indifferent. The only change is that more kids just don’t care or give a damn what grade they get.” “The thing I like most about teaching at APHS is the kids — plus the fact that I have been teaching here since the beginning of the school system. I have taken great satisfaction watching the system mature into one of the finest in the state. Also, developing our program in Physical Education has been an enjoyment for me through the years.” Mr. Walter Zelasko — Psychology Instructor and Imprint Advisor: “The success of “Colour My World” last year was very gratifying since it’s the first time our yearbook has been “written up” in national journals, used in a text book on yearbook journalism, and discussed by yearbook journalism experts at two of their conventions. This year’s book “Searching For The Answers,” looks every bit as good or better. High quality yearbooks have become almost ordinary here at APHS — I hope the students realize that their yearbook is not just an accident. This 1975 staff is working very hard to give the students a good book.” Mr. Bert Tyson — Social Studies Instructor: “The number of students taking Consumer Economics has doubled since last year, so I teach twice the number of classes in that subject. I regret teaching less U.S. History than last year, but I feel that the subject matter in Consumer Economics is very important for young people entering adulthood and therefore I hope that class continues to gain in popularity.” “The thing I enjoy most about teaching at A.P.H.S. is the caliber of the students and the cooperation we get from both the students and their parents. Another big “plus” about teaching at A.P. High is the faculty. We don’t just work together, we’re friends.” Mr. Donald Zittleman — Auto Shop Instructor: “I have found both the students and parents very cooperative in the Allen Park community. The parents are concerned with quality education for the young people. Generally we have a good student body and good teacher-pupil relationship. The students appear to be more concerned about their future after high school. As a whole, they are more ambitious than in the past.

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Mrs. Lois Shalogian — Secretary: Mrs. Shalogian has been the secretary in Dr. Miller’s office for several years. She is well liked by all students. “I enjoy working with and being around the students of Allen Park High. They are very interested in things going on around them and are a lot of fun to be with. Since the attendance was changed to fifteen absences the sign-outs are fewer this year.” Mrs. Helen Umbarger — Hall Monitor: “I feel the student-teacher relationship is more casual and there is a change in student behavior. There is more of a lack of respect for adults. (Perhaps we have not earned the respect as much as we want.) Also, the use of foul language has increased.” “The computer system should be an asset, but of course, it is good only when the correct information is fed into it.” Mr. Norman Shewchuk — Mathematics Instructor: Mr. Shewchuk is in his eighth year of teaching at Allen Park High. He is well known by his students for unusual sense of humor. Mr. Shewchuk explains his odd answers to the Imprint interview this way: “I figured that people would get tired of reading boring answers so I thought I’d write dumb ones!” He went on to tell us that the thing he enjoys most about teaching at Allen Park High is “The great bake sales and a fantastic view of the Bennie kids in their costumes on Halloween.” When asked whether the student-teacher relationships have become more casual or more intense, Mr. Shewchuk replied, “I feel they’ve changed! Most of the student body is more casual — only the nomads are intents!” Mrs. Rosalie Wattrick — Physical Education Instructor: Mrs. Wattrick has witnessed an improvement in student behavior this year. “The students seem more mature, more responsive, and they illustrate a greater concern about learning.” Miss Agnes Smith — Counselor: This is Miss Smith’s first year working at the high school. She has already become actively involved with the students, having taken over the job as head coach of the girls basketball team. “Last year I was counseling and teaching Physical Education classes at North Junior High. This year I am counseling and have cross-age teaching. I enjoy this schedule much more because I like working with this age-group. I find most students to be better behaved and more responsible now than a few years ago.” Mr. Raymond Whalin — Science Instructor: Mr. Whalin used to be a counselor, but after last year’s millage trouble, he was moved to the Science Department. “I enjoy working with the students. They are great. They’re friendly and cooperative to work with. I believe teachers have become closer to the students.” “I think the computer can be an asset and a drawback. Once it is set up it does the work. There may be a better method of scheduling.” Mrs. Ruth Soncrant — Business Instructor: Mrs. Soncrant has been teaching at Allen Park for many years. She teaches Accounting, Data Processing and Typing. She submitted this to the Imprint: “I’m happy with this year’s schedule, especially not having to change rooms every hour.” “I feel that the computer system is an asset. It is more efficient and provides more information.” “The thing I like most about teaching at Allen Park High is teaching the subjects I enjoy most.” Mr. Frank White — Para-Professional: Mr. White has been guarding the halls of Allen Park High for about seven years. “The thing I like most about working here is trying to understand and help the young people.” “The students have become less responsive to authority. Their discipline has deteriorated. This has caused the student-teacher relationships to become more casual.” Mrs. Marjorie Stakoe — French Instructor: “School spirit seems to be at is peak in the fall with the new schedules and fall sports’ events. Then it slows down and again erupts around School Fair time. Responsibilities and duties that require our working together outside the classroom make us realize our need for one another and challenge us to improve our school.” “In all my years at A.P.H.S. I have felt that the behavior of the students here has been well above average. They reflect an excellent home training — respect for parents and their wishes is always carried over into the classroom and even in the halls. We are fortunate that there is only a minority of young people here who show no concern for themselves or others, but they do exist here as they do everywhere.” Mrs. Avace Wildie — Physical Education Instructor: This is Mrs. Wildie’s third year teaching at Allen Park High. She is the coach of the girls volleyball team and advisor for the Aquettes. “I enjoy my extra-curricular duties. The girls are so enthusiastic and involved. It’s been fun developing the volleyball team. We made such a tremendous amount of progress from last year. The synchronized team has gone competitive and this is also exciting. More girls are coming out for extra - curricular activities.” 166 Shalogian Zittleman

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