Algonac High School - Algonquin Yearbook (Algonac, MI)

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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

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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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Cherie Reed concentrates to pass her eye test prior to the start ot the next session of driver’s ed. ■Requirements change with six hour day “Eventually, the students will say, “thank you’,” responded Mrs. Licari when asked of her reaction to the addition of the extra hour with the passage of the millage. After four years of five-hour days things changed drastically. New schedules were sent in July to all students to prepare for the added sixth hour. “ I took Business law for my extra class, because it seemed like the practical thing to do,” answered Cheryl McLean when asked what she took as her added class. “I took French because I wanted to learn a different language and I wanted to go to Europe again,” stated Cheryl Scott. (Cheryl traveled with Mr. Trotter’s tour, July, 1985.) Of course, with the addition of new elective courses, some new requirements must also be made. Effecting the Class of 88, the new requirements are single semesters of: Speech, Computer Science, and Physical Education, and four years of Social Studies . Variety in events and activities continue to make living in Algonac interesting. Bright summer days found many students on boats relaxing and perfecting tans. Summer, 1985 also found many students at various camps. Band members spent a week in August at CYO camp in Lexington. Individual members of basketball and volleyball teams and the yearbook co-editors participated in workshops. More activities, new classes, changing requirements... there’s no stopping us now. Attention to detail completes the mural. Maggie Barker adds the finishing touches to the eyes. No Stopping Us Now Paul Moehlman waits for the donut to be placed near him during the October 8 assembly. Kit Raymond and Carey Eaton watch to help fudge the winners. Weight training is a new Physical Education offering. Scott Schumacher finds that it helps keep him in shape for football. 4 - Introduction