Geneva High School - Seneca Saga Yearbook (Geneva, NY)

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Being familiar with computers will be helpful to Shane Valliere (nght) when he looks for a job after completing his schooling. Technical Drawing introduces students like Ray Lambert to the technical language and drawings of today's world. As a summer employee of the North Pole ice cream stand, Debbie Luzzi gained valuable working experience, in the real world. 22 Academics

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MAKING THE Who are the people behind the names on the honor roll every ten weeks or so, and how do they manage to achieve academic excellence? In order to discover what their secrets are, we went to the experts, and here's what they had to say. in a more serious tone, “Paying attention in class helps.'' Freshman Sarah Matloff agreed. Her reply was simple: “Just stay awake in class.” She later suggested that homework is semi-important and that at least a part of it should be done. When asked for his advice on how to make the honor roll, Dino DeYulio replied shyly, I don't know, just get lucky” but quickly added Senior Lisa Gonyea had a different method: “Take easy classes! Based on her advice, it would appear that Lisa majored in study hall and minored in lunch, but her schedule told a different story. Along with physics and AP Biology, Lisa has survived pre-cal and several years of French. So what was her real secret? Do the work and study for the tests. Just make sure you know what's going on! In her busy schedule, freshman Laura Abraham budgeted the time to work on the yearbook staff, be a member of the Marching Band, and still maintain a high G.P.A. Cheerleading is a sport that takes energy and a lot of enthusiasm. Sophomore Jennifer Perry, a member of the JV Basketball Cheerleaders, was able to cheer and still excell academically. GRADE At first junior Mike Ferreri was confused when faced with the question. His reply was I do my homework, but don’t study for tests.” He then amended this: “Wait, my mother is going to read this! I study for the hard tests. If I didn’t make the honor roll, I’d get grounded, so I take smart pills. Just kidding! I just do what I do!” There you have it — the experts’ advice on how to be successful in your search for academic excellence. These achievers seem to think that the best ways to make the honor roll are by studying, doing homework, and maintaining consciousness in class. And they are no dummies! — Allison Principio Senior year is an exciting one, but it isn't all fun and games. Senior Eric Eckenrode. a regular on the honor roll, hoped to attend Cornell or the U of R. He took demanding courses such as AP Biology. Calculus and Physics in addition to wrestling and being in The King and I. Academics 21

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VI R E A L WORLD The Human Development Core taught Katrina Valerio, Carmen Caraballo, Lisa Deuel, and Amy Ventura (left) how the adolescent relates to others Under the tutelage of substitute Joe Guerra, Rosa McCoy and Helen Smith (above) learn to follow directions, a skill necessary to functioning in the real world. acquire skills useful on the job market. Such courses explore the world of occupations. Perhaps a future billionaire tycoon will get started in Marketing or Law here at GHS. Several courses fall under the Occupational Education category, such as those in Industrial Arts. In Production Systems — Metals, the students do metal work and form a manufacturing corporation. In Production Systems — Woodworking, pupils create individual products but also run a company that sells a product manufactured in class. Perhaps one of these courses is right for you. Give one a try. — Jayson Post Taking a business course can help students Many students question whether some of the courses they take in the high school will be of any use in the real world. For example, what are the chances of some stranger’s walking up to you and asking, “Pardon me, but could you tell me what is the sine of 43°?” or, “Gee, could you enlighten me on the quantum theory? Well, for those pupils who would rather learn some more practical skills, Geneva High School offers a ton of courses in Home Economics, Business, and Industrial Arts. In the 1987 88 Course Description booklet, there were 12 courses listed under Home Economics alone. Contrary to what some people believe, Home Economics is much more than cooking and sewing. Students can learn skills ranging from Home and Personal Management to Human Development. Of course, Food Core is also available and introduces the student to concepts he would need in the more advanced cooking classes. Academics ' 23