Topeka West High School - Chevalier Yearbook (Topeka, KS)

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Classes Focus Cn Projects A mini computer, books and movie films created by drawing classes were new additions to the library. Second semester students in the Mathematics Department used the mini computer, which offered them work in labs. Librarian Mike Printz, wanting to be ready for incoming freshmen, secured a grant of 532,000 to purchase books. The majority of the money was spent on World Geography books. Mrs. Ruth Burton's seniors in Ameri- can government interviewed promi- nent Kansas personalities about the Power of the Presl 'encyf' The class presented a video tape, made available to other high schools in the state which presented a panel talk show on the 'Powers of the Presidency. Another item presented to the library was a book written by Mrs. Margery Bakalar's Composition classes titled A Matter of Time, and a Point of View. In the basement of the library, the drawing classes created animation films. Each month about 5,000 books and 2,000 pieces of audio materials were checked out. A total of 1,800 books werevaddecl to the library. TOP RIGHT: Putting the book back on the shelf in its proper position is Mike Parker, '81, RIGHT: Doing a research project in the library reference room is Miss Bernardi's 5th hour Comp 1 class. 1 00 X Activities X Library II N I I I 'X lr: Q .nf r 1 , iv! K X l :lr 1,1 'A it 1 l ff. Ju. 4

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,,,' Km... X Work Experience Programs Provide Career Prospects The work experience program was designed to provide ott-campus em- ployment and career exploration tor ju- niors and seniors. Students earned one credit each semester tor 10 hours ot work each week or two credits tor I5 hours on the job. The 64 students who participated in work experience were enrolled in at least three on-campus courses. No spe- citic grade point average was required. Senior Tamra Wente, in her second year in the program, worked in The Cheese Pantry in The Brookwood Shopping Center. David Witty, '80, worked each afternoon as a laboratory technician. Part ot what they learned in work experience was actually applying for that job and successfully maintaining the job throughout the semester, said Randol Walker, E School assistant prin- cipal. Mr. Walker handled enrollment, evaluation and individual counseling tor the program. q, f .vvavm V Y - 0 .. AM, ,. I l My W TOP LEFT: Working at the zoo, Kevin Feist, '81, cleans a moneky tor display. CENTER: Shawn Bloom, '80, jokes with a resi- dent at the Fairlawn Heights Nursing l-lome, where he works. LEFT: A student at Lowman Hill Elementary School benefits from the help ot Liz Ybarra, '80, ABOVE: Gluing a pot at the Historical Society, where he works, is David Witty, '80, People X Field Experience X 99

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Oral History Described In Book Of Library Ideas Winning the Money Game, a book written by a Chicago author, de- voted two chapters to the Topeka West Oral History program. Mike Printz, program sponsor, was pleased the unique program was believed worthy to be included in the book intended to give librarians ideas for projects involv- ing the community. vw I fr s .955 The Oral History program, begun in 1976 to create a sound-pictoral history of Kansas during the nation's bicenten- nial year, included seven projects last fall. Mr. Printz initiated the projects and secured students by recommendations from faculty members. During the first month, students worked at the Historical Society gather- ing information. The second month was called on the road and that was inter- viewing people and taking slides for a 30-minute audio. The Booster Club gave money for students who were going out of town but staying in the state of Kansas. It the student left the state, he had to raise the money himself. Students this year and their projects were: Gale Geisler and Becky Hender- son, History of Women's Correctional Institution at Lansingg Darron Coker and Shane Whitehead, German Pris- oner of War Camps at Concordia, Kan- sasg Kirk Diegel and Marty Schmid, Merril Gage-Famous Sculptor: lill Mitchell and Kevin Rathert, Martin and Osa Iohnson, first Civilized People To Go To Uncivilized Area of Africa, Matt Mocherman and Greg Slocum, Ghost Town in Silkvilleg lane Schroff and Kris Hedquist, Rex Stout, Author of Nero Wolf Mysteries. Mr. Printz said that some of the bene- fits of the program were good re- search experience, getting to meet famous people, and presenting the project. TOP: Library proctor Becky Henderson, '80, puts away the magazines after the students get through using them. ABOVE LEFT: Learning how to correctly use the video tape camera is Brigid Murphy, '80, IANE BEASLEY- Librarian MARILYN DORRELL - Media Clerk MIKE PRINTZ - Librarian Tl-IELMA STROM - Media Clerk Activites! Oral History X lOl