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

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Tory Taylor swears in Lisa Christiansen as judge, while Rich Ferris, enjoys a Mon- day morning joke on Mr. Pebbles in Ameri- canism. Tom Davis strikes his torch and prepares to start welding on his Vo-ag project. Junior Classes 19

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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

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In Science classes, students are given the chance to break away from regular class routines to explore dif- ferent fields in Biology and Chemis- try labs. The most avid students could take Advanced Life Science, Chemistry or Physics which gave them an insight of what to expect in college-level classes. Elsewhere in the B.W. Lodge com- plex, freshmen took P.E. and Health from Mr. Craig Johnson. They learned how to take care of their bo- dies by learning about the effects of drugs, alcohol, and diet. P.E. was a chance to relieve the tension of ev- eryday school life, playing games such as speedball, basketball, and kickball. Sophomores under the instruction of Mr. Craig Finberg improved their coordination and learned to work together in activities such as basketball, football, volleyball, and baseball. Musically inclined students show- cased their abilities under the direc- tion of Mr. Leonard Ostwalt. Con- cert Band, Concert Choir, and Teen Tones prepared numerous perfor- mances which were free to the pub- lic in all four seasons of the year. Individual goals were emphasized in classes such as College Prep Mu- sic and Beginning Guitar. Music the- ory, enhancing keyboard skills, and the chance to compose original mu- sic on the computer were some of the assignments students worked on. Mr. Ostwalt takes a unique view of music, saying, Choir is for people only. You should never try to teach a pig to sing. It will only frustrate you and annoy the pig. Reporter: Tim Brienza. Lay- out: Reed Pebbles. Photos: Brandy Ascheman, Amber Gans, Jody Barrett, Ron Bacon. B.W. Lodge Classes