Algonac High School - Algonquin Yearbook (Algonac, MI)

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“We felt the trend of the country was toward more math and science. We’re heading back Mr. Joseph Caimi, Superintendent toward core curriculums — the basics.” Times Herald, July 24, 1983 Unpleasant side effects from the combination of copper and sulfur kept Chemistry student Debbie Granica holding her breath while completing the experiment. Keeping debits and credits balanced keeps erasers busy for Accounting I students: Eric Norman, Angie Meldrum, Laury Prior, Cheryl Troutman, Tammy Nielson, Melanie Furtah, Matt Woods, Mark McGeachy, Ryan Weber and Dawn Wanket. As tribute to the Marines killed in the Beirut bombing on October 23, flags flew nationwide at half mast. During the week following the bombing, flags at the high school stood as a silent reminder. Table of Contents Introduction 1-5 Student Life 643 Sports 44-73 People 74-129 Academics 130-151 Advertising 152-185 Index 186-190 Conclusion 192 and Beyond “I take and am interested in computers because I want to be prepared for the inevitable change about to take place in our world.” Robert Tucker ’84 Introduction 3

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Since May, 1983, education has been a controversial subject. The Presidential Commission cited concerns with school systems nationwide. According to this committee, recommendations would include: more advanced courses, stressing the basics, requiring more homework and raising the number of mandatory days to 200. Debate continues in all areas. In each community, schools began to self evaluate and look to the future. In each district, the “back to basics” movement brought about changes in courses and requirements. In Michigan, the last four years, were times of cutbacks with reductions in state aid and millage failures. To meet technological changes and stay within the budget brought about many administrative challenges. Realistic training in Office Practice perfects Collette Carrier’s skills for the business world. Designing a program and getting it to run provide many challenges for novice programmers: Tina Hurlburt, Joe Way, DuWayne Arneil, Randy Baker, Dawn Shawen, Amy Rosso and Charlotte Kasperowicz.

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Sketching cells accurately after microscopic observation are part of the learning process for Boyd Jenkins and Lisa Gamble in Biology I. Geometrical dimensions take on a touch of reality with Mr. Rochon’s visual aids. During the monthof September, 10th graders statewide take the Assessment test. Bev Okum works on the metric section of the math test. 4