Algonac High School - Algonquin Yearbook (Algonac, MI)

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Computer literacy is a key skill for everyone. Advanced computer students, Rob Tucker, Ralph Krause and Matt Pritchard prepare their programs to run. Utilizing watercolors, Lori Stoll creates a peaceful scenic design. With a classroom of their own, Room 134, Rainbow Connection uses their second hour class to prepare for performances. “I took College Composition to prepare me for college. The class is run exactly like a college course will be.” Ellen Schmidt, ’84 Introduction 5 “We spent days working on schedule changes this year. Students were trying to upgrade themselves by taking harder courses.” Mr. Robert Ford Principal Technology continues to challenge the focus of education today. Beginning with the class of ’86, students at Algonac High School must now take two years of math and two years of science in addition to their other graduation requirements. The changes join a strong curriculum of English, social studies and related areas to prepare students for future goals. The basics are leading one step beyond . . . Room 116 has become a computer lab with a word processor as the latest addition. Advanced Accounting students run their own store and students continue to fill the advanced science and math classes. Business students have the opportunity to work in a model office and college bound work to prepare for the demands of college life with College Composition. Within the district, a committee was formed in November to study educational needs. The continuing concern of meeting the needs of all individuals is a key concentration of all school personnel. and Beyond

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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

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Back to Basics Student Life Spirit is NOT dead. Student activities kept everyone interested in being part of AHS today. Spirit week in November transformed the school into a beach party and then into theme halls and dress. Groups continue to take their spirit beyond and put AHS on the map. Again the band proved that they are the best in the Blue Water area with a “1” from Michigan Band and Orchestra Association Competition. REMEMBRANCE staff members brought home a first place in yearbook competition from GLIPA in Ohio. Fans cheered team members on . . . watching the first girls’ Cross Country team to qualify for the state meet. Fans cheered each play at all sporting eve nts giving example to the fact that spirit is not dead. Bureaucratic paperwork is an important tool for military personnel. Office Ed enables Nicki Geremsz to perfect her skills on theme day, November 3. Devouring banana cream pie, Mike Vernier races to outeat the competition while Sue Anderson watches and times the participants. 6