Coeburn High School - Reflector Yearbook (Coeburn, VA)

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Roberta Salyers and Crystal Hale spent several days in the Mac lab working on English papers. Danie! Bailey assist- ed fellow senior George Gambrell. Academics 9

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Macintosh lab brings out the ‘‘write”’ stuff When the Seniors of C.H.S. recelved their schedules for the 1988-89 school year, many wondered why English 42 wasn’t In room 4106 anymore. When the school doors opened In the fall, students were greeted by a sign above room 106 that read ‘BIG MAC AT- TACK’’. When they peeked In, there wasn’t a fast food restaurant Inside, but low and be- hold, a room filled with Macintosh printers, keyboards, and computers. The room was designed as a writing lab to be used by English students and teacher. Ba- sically, only Sophomores, Juniors, and Seni- ors used the writing lab because they were familiar with the keyboard, but some Fresh- man used it as well. Dr. Greear said the pur- pose of the writing lab was “to help make better writers and to help speed up writing and revision. It’s also an excellent tool for teachers.” The Installation took place at the end of July Travis Perry and Josh Pennington seemed to be concentrating on something interesting. Students experienced a new type of learning with the Mac- intosh computers. 8 Academics and lasted two full work days. Approximately $45,000, appropriated by the Wise County School Board, was spent on everything from the chalrs the students sat on, to the tables the computers sat on, to the computers. Room 106 was chosen for the writing lab mainly because of Its size; it was close to the main office and easily hooked up to the se- curity system. Initially, room 4100 was being considered, but there was much concern with Its size and the security. Among students, opinions about the Mac room varied. Jack Brummit seemed to enjoy it because ‘It helps students learn about com- puters and this Is important because com- puters are our future.”” While Roberta Salyers thought, “It’s too crowded In the room and students should be able to use It anytime, like during study hall, not just when a teacher Is in there.” Mrs. Hill seemed pleased with what appeared on the monitor. While working at the Macintosh computer Jonathan Dowell was dis- tracted.

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A.P.: Academic Perfec- tion Usually when the Initials A.P. are heard, the meaning Is “Advanced Placement” something. The name Is synonymous with challenge. This year A.P. can stand for abso- lute punishment. The A.P. class schedule Is different this year. Classes are taught In the morning and Coeburn students can stay here and view the class by tele- vision. Latin Is also new to the A.P family. Freshmen through Seniors are eligible for the Latin course. To many students, A.P. stands for Academic Perfection. This holds true for our own Valerie Ward. Vaierle Is what we call a ‘Triple Crowner.”’ She attends all three A.P. classes as part of the studio classroom. Most of the studio students feel A.P. can sometimes stand for Ac- cldental Party. Missy Salyer says her favorite part of the class Is meeting all of her other students from the satellite schools and be- Ing In front of an audience each dayll When It comes to homework and major papers, A.P. stands for After Prime-Time. This Is when the ma- Jority of the students find them- seives starting to study for the big Calculus test or tying on that clincher statement. Due to ot her obligations, Dennis Boggs is now an Absent Participant In A.P. English. Dennis felt that A.P. Annie just wasn’t his thingll How- ever, Dennis couldn’t tear himself away from Dr. Low, and watches him each day along with Brian Rose, Daniel Dotten, and James Mullins. Kim Bowlin, Velisa Meade, and Va- nessa Elkins feel the best meaning for A.P. Is Absolutely Putrid. Velisa says she has nightmares of Shake- speare and “the stilipoint’’ almost every night. Overall, A.P. students would like to think of themselves as Almost Per- fect. A.P. classes have taught them all a little something that they can carry through the years. 10 Academics AP Calculus students Daniel Dotten, James Mullins, Dennis Boggs, and Brian Rose found It easier to keep their eyes on thelr paper rather than the screen. AP History students weren’t as enthuslastic about Custez’s last stand as Old Yellow Hair had been. Students In AP Latin class were hard at work as usual. Wesley Greear pondered the assigned task while Mark Ad- ams and Shane Adkins read.