Traverse City High School - Pines Yearbook (Traverse City, MI)

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Curriculum Education is the main business of schools. In the early 1900's, the schools offered the three R’s: reading, 'riting, and ’rithmetic. Today, a student can enjoy Drawing, Retailing, Critical Thinking, German, Sex Education, Sewing with Kits, Mechanical Drawing, Computer Programming, Choir, Field Lab. Physics, Anthropology, and Landscaping. A specific department exists for the education of the physically, emotionally, or mentally handicapped students. Such a curriculum is available to those eligible well into their twenties. And an alternative education curriculum exists for those who just cannot handle a large, classroom situation. Classes are small and include lower-level, higher-interest materials. Just recently a growing movement has unearthed itself. Parents of the gifted are demanding as much attention for their children as that given to those specially educated. Honors classes and gifted and talented curriculums are surfacing nationwide. Materials are more challenging, courses are accelerated, and many involve community involvement. A moment between classes helps Kathy Good recuperate Mike Dunham researches in the well-stocked library on campus. The 1902 library was easily kept in order with so few materials. Colleen Kelly confers with Mr Burns, counselor, about her second semester schedule. An honors science class demands concentration from Kellie Wilson. 12

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Lifestyles Cars, apartments, parties and drugs are part of the contemporary lifestyles many students live. The lives of today's teenagers are more independent than those of their parents. Maybe it is because many parents are divorced, maybe both of their parents work, or maybe they are just trying to be cool. Society has had a large effect though. They have pressed teens into growing up faster, and have left teens to find out many things on their own. Many teenagers have already found out how important money is. Without it they wouldn’t be able to buy many things they want, like clothes and gas for their cars which have really pinched their wallets. The recession has affected many households which has left parents with less money to give their children. These are some reasons why many students hold an after school job. Consequently, they are left with even less time for homework, and for the conscientious student, this leaves many problems such as late night homework sessions. Many students are forced to find a way to escape. For most this means having a snowball fight with friends, parties, or just being alone. But for others, it means a need for something artificial: drugs. Matt Anderson and Deb Caperton leave for home and relaxation from a demanding day. Music helps Tina Poindexter escape from the pressures of school. A friendly snowball fights relaxes Theresa Mullen and Colette Christopher. Pills, hash, and pipes are only a few items confiscated from those trying to get away. Mike Hayes' vintage Mustang often turns heads. A cookie exchange is a great excuse for Jenny Elsen-heimer and Anna Wistrand to party. Steve Henning is the envy of some with his own room in a boarding house. 11

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