Beaverhead County High School - Beaver Yearbook (Dillon, MT)

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Miscellaneous Wing Mrs. Janie Petersen looks over prospec- tive pictures for The Beaver along with Kirsten Watrud and Kami Benson Senior Lisa Stevens adds her personal touch to the Centennial mural for the Klondike Inn. Kirsten Watrud works at the light table designing the layout for the next edition of the Beaver.

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Chaos, confusion, boredom, re- laxation, and even a little effort of- fered fun and challenge to students doing work they were proud of. Those who signed up for classes in Room 213 were anything but bored. Students in Computer Literacy, taught by Mrs. Gerta Mular, learned the basics on the computers availiable to them, TRS-80 and Ap- ple. They were required to do such things as trace programs and write a program to give someone a test. Forty-seven students learned to run, program, and write various tasks in Computer Programming. Stu- dents were required to calculate de- grees Farenheit and even program tests. During sixth period, students gath- ered in room 213 to work on the Yearbook. They interviewed people, and with their knowledge and writ- ing skills compiled it into a story. They fought with deadlines all year. Editors Sue Ankeny and Eric Wolf helped newcomers and assist- ed Mr. Thomas on editing stories. During seventh, Journalism gath- ered to publish The Beaver.” Editor Kirsten Watrud and 16 students, worked hard and had a lot of fun,” said Adviser Mrs. Janie Petersen. Students would come to school and receive assignments for the paper. Wednesday rough drafts were due, and by Friday they had to have final copies. A week later, students did headlines and copy submissions, gathered to do lay-outs and on Fri- day, distributed the paper. I remember trying to parallel park and was about to hit a car, Mr. Donovan had to use his brake to stop the car,” said Evona Hill. Drivers' Education teaches procedures for driving a car, after learning proce- dures, students go to the simulator, which puts drivers into conditions they might really ecounter. Finally they're puNo the true test, and they buckle up forsa real drive. Art students teK ght by Mrs. Eliz- abeth Rebish kebp busy decorat- ing the gym, making Banners for city businesses that support the Beavers, and making placemats for banquets. Senior Shelley Thompson said, Art has been a learning experiefrcjs that has given me a chance at a col lege education.” Health, required for freshmen by the state, teaches students effects of diseases, drugs, alcohol and smok- ing. Health teaches students First Aid and trauma symptoms people may have in certain situations. Sopho- more Barry Spraklin said, Health taught me about things that could af- fect my life.” Boys are taught by Mr. Craig Johnson. Girls are taught by Miss Carol Dickinson. Story, Reporter: Michele Bostwick. LayoutrReed Pebbles. Pictures: Jim Brown. Miscellaneous Wing

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This years juniors had the option for the first time of taking American- ism, a class that combined both U.S. History and English. Since the time periods of study are the same, it was easy to arrange the two together. Juniors who wanted to take it had to have above-average grades in English, because it was offered only one period. Only twenty-five stu- dents were allowed in the class, but more wanted to take it. This forced the co-teachers Janie Peterson and Bob Pebbles to go over the list and choose who was allowed in the class. When a student becomes a Junior, the number of required classes de- creases, but the classes aren't easier. Classes required for graduation are English III and U.S. History. The third year of English for stu- dents is American Lit which deals with history and heritage. It was taught by Mrs. Peterson. It didn't consist of too much homework be- cause everything was discussed in class. The basis for writing book re- ports and term papers were taught. The literature part of the class dealt with the writings of the Founders of our country and led up to modern literature which included Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners such as John Steinbeck and Willa Cather. U.S. History is taught by Mr. Russ Fisk and Mr. Bob Pebbles. Al- though they are two different teach- ers and teach in different ways, their basic concepts of history are the same. One difference is Mr. Pebbles focuses on governmental issues, while Mr. Fisk likes social issues of the United States. Algebra II is taught by Mr. Dave Cypher. Algebra II is needed to at- tend a Montana University, but not to graduate. If you had trouble with Algebra I, you will have trouble in Algebra II, Mr. Cypher said, be- cause it is basically the same materi- al, just more in-depth. Even though not as many classes are required of juniors as freshman and sophomores, they can be a loti harder. Amy Botsford said,. Americanism is my hardest class, but my other classes are pretty easy. Reporter: Trina Smith. Layout:Reed Pebbles. Pictures: Jim Brown. U.S. History students Gerry Goody. Koy Holland, Tom Conklin, and Donna Hil- dreth check out the bulletin board in Mr. Pebbles’ room. Junior Classes