Lyman High School - Eagles Flight Yearbook (Lyman, WY)

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Smoothing his art project into shape, Gordon Young prepared his ceramics for firing, Now that I only have five months left, I'm beginning to be scared, perhaps even wishing I had an extra year to decide what I'm going to do with my life, said Tummy Bretano as she worked in her accounting class, Trials and tribulations Senior faced stressful living Not only do seniors face the stress of these decisions, but they also have is that of tests, tests and more tests. Kathy Weber complained, 'tSome- the stress of the flhere and now A how do I attend football practice, band rehearsal, a student government meeting and get homework done for seven classes all in one day? The type of involvement is varied, but many seniors are involved in more than one activity and find the juggling of time to be nerve-wracking. Jeff Schwab discussed his own frustrations, I of- ten wonder if I will get everything done. With my AP classes, my work, my piano lessons, swing choir, jazz band, and Brian's group, I sometimes think I will go insane. Some times parents complain that they never see their teenagers once they become seniors. The seniors also feel the stress of guilt about not help- ing at home as much as they should. 100 Scnjoj-S Another problem ofthe senior year times it almost seems like teachers plan to give them on the same day. Not only do seniors have to face the almost daily tests in class, but also the SRA s, the ACT's and AP exams. Of course, a rare student like Tracy Knudsen liked taking tests, I really kind of enjoy taking tests. It's better than doing school work.'I Sheri Hicks summarized her senior year, Everybody says how your sen- ior year is supposed to be so fun and your classes are supposed to be so easy -- well, I will tell them one thing. Whoever said that was wrong. My senior year has been my hardest and most stressful. Attending all the AP classes, taking the tests, posing for senior pictures, ordering the an- nouncements, attending cheerleading practice and completing student ernment assignments - there is much to do. Stress and the senior year go in hand. Not only do seniors i about gleaning enough credits graduation, but they must make sions that will influence their ft f shall I get married immed after or before graduation, shall I for further education, what s should I attend, what career should enter? Judi Erickson said, The year is the time for making your gest decisions where you want to go college and what you want to come.'I Tammy Brentano a During my senior year there been a lot of challenges. I know that can't afford to make mistakes and fear of not graduating is never awayf'

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The LHS curriculum allowed students like Mark Anderson to explore career opportunities in fields such as wood construction. Life through the fast lane Drafting was also a possible career choice of Rick Geist who was thoroughly concentrating on the class assignment. As well as remaining busy with college preparatory classes, Sheri Hicks was the head varsity cheerleader. classes gave college credit Some LHS seniors have chosen life through the fast lane, trying to get through college earlier. Starting with their junior year, they have chosen P classes which are the equivalent f college classes. In May, the students have the op- ion of paying a fee and taking the AP xam administered by the College oard. The monetary gains of this move can be beneficial for the student ho could possibly save as much as 180 by scoring a 3 and earning college credit for the high school ourse. Of course, even if students donlt take the exam, they can benefit from the high school course by being placed in honors courses. The exams are very hard. Jeff Schwab expressed his disappointment about the results of his AP History exam when he was a junior, I took the AP History exam hoping to get credit, but I only re- ceived a 'Zi on the test. I am hoping I will get credit from my English class this yearf, Lyman High School is one of the few Wyoming High Schools that offer AP courses. In total it offers two AP classes - AP History and AP English Y and then college preparatory classes like chemistry and physiology. Students may take AP History during the junior year to relieve some of the pressure. During the senior year, any student who takes two or more AP or college preparatory courses may take independent study, which is a period that allows them to take a breath and work on homework. Many times parents do not realiie what students are facing when they take an AP class, said AP English teacher Relta Cox. The parent doesnit 'realize that this course is a college course and carries with it an abundance of reading and writing that is not found in a regular English class. Therefore, the parents become upset- with the teacher when they see the students struggling to meet the pressure of a college course and trying to remain active in high school extra- curricular activities. Seniors 99 1

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