Gillespie High School - Gillespian Yearbook (Gillespie, IL)

Page 26 text:

Social Studies Required to Graduate Many students enter GHS only to find that they must take a series of required courses before they graduate. Two of these required courses are consumer economics and American History. Mr. Robert Attig, in addition to teaching Sociology, teaches the consumer economics courses at GHS. The History courses are taught by Mr. Louis Polovich, Mr. Bob Easton, and Mrs. Evonne Magnani at Gillespie. World History is taught by Mr. Adolph Tenikat, at Benld Attendance Center. The curriculum in the Social Studies helps the stu- dents understand their heritage and to cope with prob- lems they might face in the future. Some of Mr. Tenikat’s disciplinary actions may seem harsh, but they are effective. (bottom) The efficiency of Mr. Attig’s methods of teach- ing is shown (lift) by showing an occasional film strip in class. 22

Page 25 text:

Arbor day finds Gary Pellizzarro and Gary Niehaus (top) co-operating on the removal of a dead tree while (left) Pam Mussatto and Joyce Sactovia watch Mr. Ismari prepare to plant a new tree, (above) Advanced math class requires Janell Mansholt’s constant concentration. 21

Page 27 text:

Fine Arts Add Variety to GHS Under the supervision of Mrs. Deanna Yurkovich, the Gillespie chorus called the Stars and Stripes” put on a Spring Variety concert at the BAC. Under the direction of Mr. Kenneth Kay, the Band, in its several divisions, supported and inspired many activities. The Marching Miners performed in the Homecoming parade and at most of the home football and basketball games sparking enthusiasm of both the team and the spectators. The art instructor at GHS is Mr. Morrie Giaudrone. He teaches two courses of varied studies. These in- clude drawing, painting, sculpture as well as the fun- damental concepts of art and its history. 23 Rug making (top) required the undivided attention of Rochelle Purdy, while on lookers found it interesting. Mr. Kay (above) enjoys conducting his band.