Casa Grande Union High School - Cougar Yearbook (Casa Grande, AZ)

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(Top) Tiffany Pate practices the lifesaving technique CPR on Lynnet Clevenger. CPR was taught in P.E., a required course for all freshmen. (Bottom Left) Miss Brenda Brown explains the details of CPR to Dannie Marsh. Dannie will be practicing the technique on Marci Parmelee. who is lying on the floor. (Bottom Right) One of Miss Mary Slavin’s freshman P.E. classes listens intently as Casa Grande Fire Department paramedic Sara Williams explains CPR used in resusci- tating infants. Academics 17

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Students learn C.P.R. In P.E. classes The first Student Council project for this school year was CPR week. During the first weeks of the year, all the boys’ and girls’ physical education classes were taught an important life- saving technique —CPR. CPR, or Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscita- tion is used in medical emergencies to restore the breathing and heartbeat to a person whose vital body functions have stopped. The classes spent five days (one full school week) learning CPR. They practiced on a special training mannequin called “Resusci-Annie.” Also a “Resusci-baby” was used in teaching CPR for infants. The students learned the differences in tech- niques for reviving infants as compared to adults. They also learned to perform the procedure properly so as not to cause harm to the person they may someday have to revive. Ms. Sara Williams, a paramedic from the Casa Grande Fire Department, instructed the girls’ P.E. classes in CPR. Mr. Don Decker, also a paramedic with the local fire department, was one of the instructors for the boys’ P.E. classes. Each of the P.E. coaches also lent a helping hand in teaching. They feel CPR is a very important skill to know. The students also felt it was important. Kim King comment- ed, “It was very educational. Now I know how to save someone in case of such an emergency.” Most students shared the same opinions with Kim, and with Morty Erickson, who stated, “Knowing CPR, I am confident I can be of help in an emergen- cy.” The participants were also educated in saving a person from choking. Brian Goddard, a freshman, stated, “I think to learn it (the procedure to save someone from choking) is really impor- tant, because a choking accident could happen at any time.” Being educated in these procedures gave all the students knowledge to be of help in an urgent medical emergency. They only wish it could have been taught to everyone. Anyone wish- ing to learn about CPR should contact the Casa Grande Fire Department for information. (Left) Ms. Sara Williams instructs Sylvia Marin in CPR by using the “Resusci- Annie,” a special mannequin used in training people to use the technique. (Above) Ms. Williams, a representative from the local fire department, who instructed students in CPR, points out differences in resuscitating infants as compared to adults.

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Reading Class students learn and discover new skills in class A “Love of Reading Week,” speed reading development class, and readings to Desert Valley Care Center patients were some of the years activities for the reading department. The approximately 350 students who participated in the reading department programs had much to look forward throughout the school year. During the second semester, a speed reading class was offered to all students at their own level of reading. Mr. Bob Mize said that the development was possible to college level. Students in Mrs. Rosemary Soltau’s classes read to patients at Desert Valley Care Center during the year. The Love of Reading Week was conducted during the week of February 10-14. Reading depart- ment chairman Alice McGalliard said, “We want people aware of the important role reading plays in their lives.” Computers were used in the reading department as tools for improving read- ing skills. Mrs. Pat Landers said, “The programs supply immediate, positive, re- inforcement. Students know immediately if they have selected the correct answer.” Mrs. Landers has five computers. They consist of one disc-drive Commodore Pet, two disc-drive Apple IPs, two tape drive Commodore Pets, and one printer. Com- puters are also available for other teach- ers in the department. Mrs. Landers said, “The computers add extra interest to reading class.” She also writes her own programs as supple- ments to programs purchased by the school. Mrs. Landers added, “We’ve used computers at CGUHS for three years extensively. We’ve discovered that students improve their vocabularies to the grade level or above.” Reading department staff came to school dressed as characters from a book. Miss McGalliard wore a prairie- style dress and told her classes about books that involve Western heritage. Mrs. Brutinel and Mrs. McEuoy wore cowgirl costume.