Edsel Ford High School - Flight Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

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«ju THIS PAGE: UPPER LEFT: Freshmen Kim Merrill and Karl Beardslee share secrets as Scott “Bionic Ears” Griffin uses his extra- sensory hearing perception to learn about their confidential conversation. UPPER RIGHT: Mr. Mark Tyler demonstrates the importance of mastering the art of the hand gestures to achieve personal greatness. LEFT CENTER: Scott Rhodes, 10, shows everyone just how big his mouth really is. LOWER LEFT: Mark Leskun. 11, intently mulls over his art project to achieve absolute artistic perfection. OPPOSITE PAGE, UPPER LEFT: Mrs. Jan Rifkin is more than delighted to pose for a FLIGHT photographer as an excuse to put off checking her students’ homework assignments. UPPER RIGHT: Ardent English students express enthusiasm about the humanities program. LEFT CENTER: Mike Maatouk, 11, is visibly perplexed as he discusses the applications of the development of Huck Finn’s character to everyday life with Mrs. Beverly Reiter. LOWER LEFT: Eleventh grade English students show that classroom harmony is possible through the humanities program. lanquaqe in Action...

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in ustRial ARts UPPER LEFT: Joe Larsen, Tim Coughlin, Ron Hughes, and Scott Stuart discuss which motor oil they use. UPPER RIGHT: Jason Greizis contemplates the size drill bit he’ll use. LOWER RIGHT: Mark Balazy points out his fine work. LOWER LEFT: Mike Bretsik gets the drill press ready for use. The Edsel Ford industrial arts depart- ment offers students at Edsel a chance to learn a variety of skills. Different classes available include auto shop, graphic arts, drafting, electronics, home maintenance, wood tech, metal shop,small engines and welding. These classes not only teach the student how to use equipment in the class but also a chance to plan a career related to this field. One such class that can prepare a student for a career in graphic arts. Graphic Arts teaches the value of the skill printing, but according to Mr. Dietzler, graphic arts instructor, it teaches much more. He explains,“The graphic arts program at Edsel offers a great chance for someone to learn how to use machinery and chemicals properly and safely. Students also get a chance to plan, design, and execute a project which helps them to understand processes and dead- lines. Above all. what we teach can pertain to any number of occupations.”

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The English Humanities Department at Edsel Ford offers students a unique program that is made available by few other schools. Students in the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades are instructed one day a week in the fields of music and art, as well as their regular English lessons. While participating in the art program, students are required to create their own works of art. With materials and tools provided by the art department, students create paintings, wood sculptures, and relief prints in their art lab experiences. On music days, students are educated in many types of music including classical, folk and rock. Students are also instructed concerning musical form and construction, and in the characteristics of vocal music. “The Humanities Program has made me a more well-rounded individual, as well as giving me new insights into the worlds of art and music. I believe 1 have learned a lot of valuable information by being involved in this program,” noted Don Kahl, 11, pleased with his experiences thus far in the humanities. The English department staff includes Miss Grace Kovatch, Department Chairperson, Mrs. Susan Bernys, Mr. Neil Brown, Mrs. Belinda Fenby, Miss Anne Gautreau, Mrs. Mary Ellen Gray, Mr. Lynn Langley, Mrs. Maria Lindsay, Mr. Duane Machak, Mr. Robert Morency, Mrs. Beverly Reiter, Mrs. Janet Rifkin, Mrs. Barbara Salamas, Mr. Ron Stuart, Mr. Mark Tyler, Mr. Gary Wein- sheimer, and Mr. James Wimshurst. 23