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

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GxpeRiments in LeaRninq... Students are required to take four sememsters of science courses before graduating from Edsel Ford. Among these are courses in biology, chemistry, and physics, with an optional course in horticulture also available. These classes are designed to give students a general background in the basic fields of science so that they may better understand the world in which they live. If students wish to further their interests in any of these areas, advanced classes and extra-curricular activities exist. “Biology class helped me get interested in animals and nature in general,” noted Aaron Boatin, 10, son of Department Chairperson Dr. Herm Boatin. Also employed in the science department staff are Mr. Jack Bridges, Mr. Fred Chadwick, Mr. Alan Drake, Mr. Richard Hough, Mr. David Rabin. Mr. James Risto, and Mr. Larry Simon. OPPOSITE PAGE: UPPER LEFT: Juniors Kristin Berger, Kara Davis, Holly Ferns, and Caryn Hebets pose with satisfied smiles, after sharing in a wonderfully nturitious Dorito feast extravaganza. UPPER RIGHT: Mr. “Hitman” Barrett knows who you are and where you live. CENTER LEFT: Head Guru, Mr. Alan Harris, flanked by his two favorite peace activists, Dennis Dockery and Aldo Ceresa, 11. LOWER LEFT: Stoogettes Sue Wlmmer, Georgette Wyscaver and Maggie Terry, 11, show off their perfect smiles as they await their dates, Larry, Curly and Moe. THIS PAGE: UPPER LEFT: Mr. Richard Hough avidly instructs his students in the fine art of coffee-stirring. UPPER RIGHT: Mr. Alan Drake engages in one of his famous inspection tours as senior Debra Grantham and juniors Erica McCann and Kerrle Miller look on. CENTER RIGHT: Freshmen Jennifer Gehringer and Lisa Blackburn express their enthusiasm about the new “McPiglet” entrees now available free in participating biology classes LOWER RIGHT: Dr. Boatin is more than happy to casually slouch for a FLIGHT photographer.

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Social Studies makes histoRy In the three years of social studies required at Edsel Ford, students are instructed in the fields of American history, world history and economics. Headed by Mr. Alan Harris, the Social Studies Department demonstrates skill and efficiency in educating students in these areas, as well as helping them obtain other useful scholastic skills. “I learned more than just history in social studies. I also acquired new outlining and notetaking skills that were useful in my other classes as well,” cited Steve Andrews, 12. Social studies staff members are Depart- ment Chairman Mr. Alan Harris, Mr. David Balfour, Mr. Tom Barrett, Mrs. Karen Clements, Mr. John Gmitter, Mr. Michael Grenfell, Mr. Chase Harrison, Mr. Lynn Langley, Mr. Jerome Majetic, Mr. Carmine Morga, and Mr. James Wimshurst.

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UPPER LEFT:Dr. Allan Dawson.MIDDLE RIGHT: Mrs. Jeanne Slaughter with counselee senior Shannon Munroe. LOWER RIGHT: Mr. Robert Munson providing Sue Campbell, 12, with a little bit more than wisdom! LOWER RIGHT: Mr. Carl Bart loves to talk on the phone The counselors at Edsel Ford High School are very helpful.| If students have a problem or need help in making a college decision they can always go to their counselors. Twice each semester each counselor tries to meet with his counselee to discuss future plans and schedule changes. According to Dr. Allan Dawson, guidance chairperson, “I think we have the best staff of counselors at Edsel now than in the past. Edsel Ford students are very good students. They are very positive.” He also added jokingly, ‘‘As much as I enjoy my job, I always look foward to Friday!” Mr. Robert Munson also added, ‘i love being a counselor! I’ve met so many fantastic students.” 28