Alexander High School - Spartan Shield Yearbook (Albany, OH)

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THE ARTS You may not turn out to be another Rembrandt or even John Philip Sousa, but the arts at Alex are sure to provide plenty of ex- citement. Art class proves to be a worth- while experience when you can stand back and see a project you constructed yourself. It is also one of the most relaxed classes in the school. You are free to talk, laugh, and even listen to music, which sets the atmosphere for creativity. Band can be trying at times, between trying to hit the right note in the National Anthem, and memorizing the new line for- mation on the football field. But it is rewarding when the awards are handed out and you actually get one. Top: 1. Gladys Blickle, Art. 2. Richard Lindsey, Band. 3. Sue Warren, Asst. Band Bottom: 1. The Pied Piper of Alex. Har- riet Kovach. 2. Tammy poses for fellow art students. 3. American Indian craft. 29

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HISTORY Who’s buried in Grant’s Tomb? When was the War of 1812 fought? A history test?? Dream on!! There is a wide range of history classes at Alex and none are easy, but they’re all a lot of fun. Whether you have Mr. Barnhill, and take a trip down the Nile River in Ancient His- tory; Mr. Houdasheldt, and visit a castle in Medieval; or Mrs. Wood, and tour a battle ground of the Civil War; we guarantee a good time. What??! You say you don’t like history? Well then, how about a good government course? Federal, State Local, or Constitutional Government; pick one, anyone, it doesn’t really matter since they’re all sure to provide hot discussions and countless debates prompt- ed by Mr. Barnhill. If history and government don’t interest you, give our teachers time and they’ll have you hooked. Top: I. Nancy Wood, History, English Civ- ics. 2. Terry Barnhill. Government. Histo- ry. 3. Meryl Houdasheldt, Economics, Soci- ology, World History. Bottom: I. Joe catching up on some last minute studying. 2. The old “Playboy be- hind the history book trick. Mark Harrel. 3. Gail Deardorff. 4. And the winner of the one-way trip to Madagascar is ... 5. Maybe it can be removed surgically. Eric Bobo.

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BUSINESS If your goal in life is to become a secretary who has the amazing ability to type, or if you simply would like to be capable of balancing a checkbook, then a business course at Alexander is for you. Many students find the constant clicking of keys and the discouragement of discovering that you have completed a five- minute timing with your fingers on all the wrong keys, challeng- ing. These same students have also been known to like measle shots and cold macaroni and cheese. Top: 1. Kathy Handwork, Bookkeeping, Business Law, Chccrlcading advisor. 2. Jane Strother, Typing, Shorthand, Chccrlcading advisor. Bottom: I. A very familiar chart to typing students. 2. Heck with H R Block, I'll do it myself. Tammic Morris. 3. Carol Chase. TYRNG M r IGER RIGHT FOREFINGER MIDDLE RINt FINGER FINGI Jy yy y 30