Algonac High School - Algonquin Yearbook (Algonac, MI)

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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

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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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Showing your spirit at assemblies and getting involved is fun . This is the only time in your life that you get the chance to do this sort of thing. Heather Borchardt ' 87 Pasteup demands tremendous patience during 3rd hour newspaper class for Samantha Baker and Jill Kummer. Working on the Homecoming edition, staff members designed their paper to also function as a football program selling a record breaking 572 copies. Balloons and streamers help sophomores win first place. Ted Stager, Cathy Cronk, Doris Heath and Howie McCollom used the after school time to transform the middle hall. With class pictures on September 23, the cafeteria became a mini beauty salon with cur ling irons and make up. Shelli Kurak helps Paula Rix put the finishing touches on her make up. Choosing a class ring involves debate and decision. Carrie Rivard and Atsuko Iwasa look over the choices from Terry berry. 6 — Student life division A collection of beach bums, Christmas celebrators, and halloween scaries take a break during first hour on October 16. Katie Moran, Mike McGuire, Gayle Wines, Renee Quenneville and Debbie Piemont kept a count during first hour.