Algonac High School - Algonquin Yearbook (Algonac, MI)

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Success highlights programs “Algonac’s success is due to the quality of the personnel, and undoubtedly, the brand of students,” said Mr. Ford. Algonac High School is successful, from it’s newly added sixth hour to a wider variety of academic classes. The athletic program has improved since a physical education program, including the elementary schools, was reinstated. For 93 years, Algonac High ' s administrators have worked hard to provide a good academic program for all of the students, and each year, the program improves. A few of the classes that Mr. Ford pointed out to be extremely successful are College Composition and Senior Math .‘‘Students may end up being upset at the teachers at one point or another, but they graduate knowing their math and English.” 2 - Introduction

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Remembrance 1986 ALGONAC HIGH SCHOOL 5200 Taft Road Algonac, Michigan 4800 1 Volume 64 313-794-4911 Student population:902 Kristin Taylor and Cyndee Johnson practice the proper hurdling technique as part of track practice. Technique is often more important than speed as many hurdle races are won by the runner making the fewest errors in form. Introduction - 1

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During the halftime show at the September 27 game vs. Marine City, Band members reach the finale in the feature performance. jM[illage results in expanded programs Just another year? In many ways no. A sixth hour, Home Ec., Weight Training and many new teachers made September 1985 special. “The more classes, the better. Now, perhaps they can take something they will enjoy, besides required classes,’ ’ stated History teacher Mr. Godfrey when asked what he thought about all the changes. Positive feelings continued to grow. The Back to School Dance found the gym crowded to capacity with students melting in the 96 degree heat, dancing to the tunes of D.J. George Burgess. A tie for Homecoming Queen made history on October 1 1 . Enthusiasm surfaced in many areas. Freshmen competed for placement in the homecoming competition. Their organization enabled their float to come in third. Sweetest Day sent 550 greetings out as seniors sold carnations for special messages. Deliveries were on October 18. Rat Review ' s homecoming issue sold a record 457 copies as students clamored for an issue. Also, the sports program really got off the ground. Mr. Szur, the new full-time sports director, said, “ I’d like to eventually get the sports system organized and in shape. I’d like to give sports a positive feeling here. Spirit, at times, seemed in short supply. Mr. Szur’s enthusiasm has helped give new inspiration. Cross Country kept the school cheering as they took 2nd place in SCAL, losing to St. Clair by only one point on October 22. Excitement returned to Algonac, renewed life in school... there’s no stopping us now. Being senior class vice president has a few special privileges. Leonard Pascoe presented court member Sandy Placencia with a rose and a hug, September 27. Geri Liebzeit watches Mr. Ernst as he fits her class ring. Rings were delivered to excited juniors September 5. Creative Home Economics is a new course addition as a result of the millage and restoration of the 6th hour. Bridgett Grinde, Anne Minche, Sherry’ Minche and Nicole Rawski prepare the pastry ' dough for the apple- pie Introduction - 3