Chugiak High School - Babiche Yearbook (Chugiak, AK)

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LEFT: Turning on the new movie. The Wonders of the English Language Mr Tom Cresap smiles hesitantly. BELOW: Quote of the day by English teacher wrestling coach Mike Doodv. I ' d rather be wrestling! BOTTOM RIGHT: Hurriedly .scribbling down new assignments. Virginia Smith creates new tasks for her honor students. BOTTOM LEFT: Explaining the group as- signment to Lori Hoff and Tina Forsting. Robin Armstrong practices her patience.

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English Teachers Outspell The Rest Made up of thirteen teachers, the EngUsh Department did a great job despite its small staff. Due to the separation of Chugiak and Gruening, this was the second year they have had such a small faculty. Virginia Smith was the English Department Chairper- son for the 1984-85 school year. She also taught Honors English for sophomores. When speaking of the depart- ment she commented, We are a close-knit group where togetherness and consistency have always been stressed. I really like the fact that Chugiak is small although I am distressed that it is growing so rapidly. I like the students; they are well-mannered and disciplined. Each year a posi- tive attitude grows toward wanting more education. Honors English for juniors and Enghh 9-1 and 9-2 were taught by Judy McNall. Giving advice to students, Mrs. McNall said, The biggest thing students need to reahze is that they need to expand their ability to understand and use the English Language. When asked how she hked teaching the new freshmen, she replied, Freshmen keep me humble. In reference to her Honors II class who are required to read MOBY DICK, she exclaimed, Hooray for the Great White Whale! The spirit that was shown through Mrs. McNall ' s and Mrs. Smith ' s comments was expressed throughout the en- tire English Department at Chugiak. ABOVE: Continuing to be studious even on her coffee break, Judy New- ton works diligently. RIGHT: Signaling No comments, please. Mike Sirofchuck glides through the doorway. TOP RIGHT: Caught in the act of correcting stacks of essays. Mrs. Shannigan pauses. 66 English I

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BELOW: Conferring over the format of the writing assessment. English teachers Virginia Smith and Judy McNall discover a sligh t fla w. RIGHT: Lectur- ing before a class. Stephen Polk glances down at his notes. BELOW RIGHT: Pouring intently over homework papers, Ellen Kennedy pauses to re- check an answer. 68 English I