Algonac High School - Algonquin Yearbook (Algonac, MI)

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f ' V What is Black Wednesday? Why do College Comp students cringe when Mr. Holmes explains the big day ? With this being the biggest test during the marking period, students start hitting the books two weeks before. It ' s a day that all students fear said Cindy Angers. Throughout the day on October 8, College Comp students were filling their yellow sheets in hopes of hav- ing the right notes to do well on the test. As Mr. Holmes said, It ' s the chance to prove whether you are college material or not. For a short time in the fall, a preying mantis was a resident in Mrs. Redeiss ' science classes. Jill Gracki, Tina Mangiapagne and Krista Hansen observe the insects activity. Being there . . . Quiet time in the library is exactly what Kim Hallum needs to finish studying for Black Wednesday . Like many College Comp students, Kim crammed as much information as possible onto the yellow sheet. Research is a major part of College Composition. Maggie Barker searches the card catalog for the piece of information she needs to complete her consumer survey project.

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Arriving in the rain became a common occurence during the fall. Holly Sullivan, Lori McCully, Ericka Wiensch, Jenny Newman and Renee Stephenson try to make it into the building without being soaked on October 3. Being there . . . With a new look, marching squad members debuted in their new uniforms at the September 19 game. After 18 years, the uniforms needed to be updated both for style and for wear and tear. As a result of the successful millage in June, 1985, a review committee was established with the decision to award the $35,000 contract to Nicsinger. The original contract called for the uniforms to be delivered prior to the September 5 game. Mr. Reed realized that they weren ' t going to be delivered on time without some help. A bus was sent to Detroit to bring back the ship- ment. Road constrution delayed the ar- rival of the uniforms until 3:50 p.m. With the changes, band members sparkled under the new lights. As Erick Senkmajer said, It ' s been a long time in between uniforms and I ' m just really glad our class could be around to see the new uniforms. Freezing was a sidelight of marching season. With temperatures in the 30 ' s, band members Lester Farley, Tom Coppola, Jennifer Kloeffler, Kent Yaney and Bill O ' Grady kept warm while cheering. Keyboarding entered the electronic age. Todd Jackins spent the first week of school learning on a manual typewriter, before the late September installation of the electronic equipment. Introduction — 3

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Concentration and quiet thinking is important in keeping up in Computer Software. Larry Ashley finds himself working to the last minute to complete an assignment. Woodshop class enables all to design furniture, bookshelves and other items, lain Avers learns the proper use of the saw before beginning his project. Academic experiences promoted through programs As the push for excellence in eduction continues, students saw requirements continue to increase. The science department revamped their curriculum with stresses on physical and life sciences. A half credit of physical education re- turned with a large demand for the weight training classes. Speech was also re-instated as a result of the increased day due to the successful millage in June, 1985. Mathematics changed their cur- riculum through new classes and new textbooks. General Math I II were introduced to give a continuity to the curriculum. The new text- books also helped to build the pro- gram. The books are easier than last year and I like the class, said Joe Bieke. New classes continued to add to the students choices. Shakespeare re- turned to the curriculum. During September, students traveled to Strat- ford to see a play. Commerical Design was re-instated in the art department. The aim of the class is to focus on the advertising por- tion of art. It ' s a class that teaches one the finer points of artistry in adver- tising, said Bud Herz Major changes took place in the field of business education with the purchase of electronic typewriters for the Keyboarding I classes. The students will be more employable with skills that they will be able to use in the real world, said Mrs. Jackson. Electronic typewriters changed the pace of Keyboarding I. Denise Tollman and Julie Jenkins keep eyes on the copy while building speed in Mr. Basinski ' s Keyboarding I class. An art career is in the future for Melanie Clark, who looks to further her artistic abilities. Art is my life. I ' ll always be drawing, she said. In Commerical Design class, Melanie and Terry Fournier complete a lettering assignment. Academics — 5