Abraham Lincoln High School - Railsplitter Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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Ron Gray, Work Experience Coordinator Special education helps develop basic skills The special education program has been developed to help students in the basic skills. Along with helping the students function in regular academic areas, time is spent improving such skills as reading, mathematics, language, and writing. In addition, the use of small group settings allows the student to receive the individual attention needed before leaving high school. Students help nurse Nurse ' s helpers are a volunteer group who donate time to file, type, take phone messages, and do other necessary tasks in the nurse ' s office. In reward for their efforts, Alice Bowling ' s helpers receive one-fourth credit per semester, plus the experience that comes from working in an office. 1 . Jerry Schartners second hour govern- ment class takes notes with enthusiasm. 2. Norman Steinbach has a funny feeling about his part in a psychology project. 3. Alice Bowling enjoys another telephone message. 4. Nurse ' s helpers are (seated) Pauline Barrett, Nicole Gean, Paula Lange, (standing) Alice Bowling, Roxanne Lewis, Lisa Fields, and James Compton. (not pictured) Cindy Beck, Rex Mundy. Jodina Signs, and Todd Thompson. 4 0 0 5 try? 7 27

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Gordon Blenderman John Carle Classes are varied in social sciences Every year students are becoming more aware of world problems in the social science department. Along with the required history, government, and economics courses, students may seek out other areas of interest such as sociology, psychology, and current issues. International Relations and Emerging Na- tions are courses which deal with a deeper study of the nation ' s welfare. This department equips students with knowledge from which they will benefit throughout their lives. Donald Ceynar Gary Gabel William Gilbert Jerald Hickey David Ortale Cecil Rhoads Gerald Schartner Rose Smith Albert Testa Carl Van Tuyl Virginia Zinger i 26

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Tom Cady Hugh Drake Jean Fraizer Bob VanderLinden John Van Why m Co-cd gym program stresses competition The physical education program is not only a required class, but also a necessary one. The semesters are divided into six-week units of various activities. The units are choosen strictly by the stu- dents according to their own interests. Selections include individual activities as well as team activi- ties. Students are able to compete against and com- pare themselves to other students. The PEOPEL program (Physical Education Opportunity Program for Exceptional Learners) was a new pilot program offered second semester. It provided individualized learning made possible through trained student aides. The PEOPEL class was under the guidance of physical education spe- cialists, Tom Cady and Ronadel Davis. Mr. Cady said, The PEOPEL class was one of the most rewarding experiences I ' ve had in 31 years of teaching. 1. Students listen to instructions before starting a vigorous work-out in the weight room. 2. Sophomores Denise May and LeAnn Browne participate in an aerobics class. 3. Tom Cady explains to PEOPEL class the importance of basic water skills. 4. Art student Guy Newman works intently to finish his painting. 5. Mark Ladurini seems be to enjoying the progress of his work. 6. Craig Ballard studies his version of art appreciation.