Bedford Junior High School - Transition Yearbook (Temperance, MI)

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Absent again? Freshman Jill Wunder records names of people who were absent during her homeroom period. Students Lend A Hand To Staff Members During Homeroom School Helpers Complete Jobs for Teachers While most people were in homeroom cramming their brains with knowledge for tests, finishing their next hours' homework, or just twiddling their thumbs, a few others were providing help for the school. The three jobs, for students to work on, were lab assistants, library workers, and attendance takers. Lab assistants completed many tasks for the science teachers including filing tests, cleaning and taking inven- tory on equipment, and filling chemical bottles. Mr. Bell commented, ltLab assistants are very helpful. They free me up so I can do other things I have to get done. liltls pretty fun and I can do my homework when I want to, so Pm not obligated to do it everyday, stated a fresh- man assistant for Mr. Bell, Darlene Fisher. Freshman, Marty Mohr stated, Ill enjoy being a lab assis- tant, but I hate wearing the respirator masks, goggles, and apronslll Mr. Palicki received much hlep from the library workers during fourth and fifth hour. Media Clerk, Mrs. Debby Gregory quoted, ltlfs well worth having helpers because we need them to help keep the shelving caught up. Their line of work dealt with filing cards, straightening shelves, running errands, and putting items in alphabetical order. HHelping out in the library was a lot more exciting than just sitting around in homeroom, remarked seventh grade library worker, Ginny Martin. Attendance takers offered a great amount of help to secretaries, Mrs. Poole and Mrs. Maison. During home- room, their duties consisted of checking the absent sheets and adding names that didnlt appear on the first hours list. llHaving attendance takers helps us a great deal, but it would be even more helpful if they could take attendance every hour, commented Mrs. Maison. Freshman, Leslie Cole Stated, Ill like being an atten- dance taker because I get to see all of my friends in their classes while walking through the halls? As well as being greatly appreciated, students who took on these jobs learned how to handle different types of responsibility.

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Freshmen Sing and Dance To Entertain An Advantage in Preparation For Future Entertaining Careers Concerts, practices, and putting together dance steps were all a part of First Edition. First Edition, started three years ago by instructor Mrs. Sue Berry, gives exceptional ninth grade singers a chance to show off their many talents by performing at places like Portside and the Golden Haven Nursing Home. First Edition, the only ninth grade show choir in the area, was started because, quoted Mrs. Berry, tilt was better than wasting homeroom time.,' Even though they made up a lot of dances, it didnlt get any easier to choreography songs. First Editioner, Heather Healy said, itEach song was different and we were always looking for new moves so that the songs didnt look the same. For the first time this year, Choir was an elective offered to freshmen. The forty-one members were taught new songs and got to perform concerts for the school and parents. Choir was started because, itthere has never been a freshman level vocal music program because of the mill- age failures, but now we have the class, quoted Mrs. Berry. Performing concerts was new for many students. Choir member, Christy Sprott said, ltl had fun performing for the people because I like to entertain them.n Each kid had a different reason for enjoying choir or participating in First Edition. No matter what they were, a lot of memories that will last forever were made this year. First Edition Front Row: Eric Remley, Vice President, Dee Dee Wysos- zinski, Secretary, Jamie Reaume, Treasurer, Angie Abate, Stephanie Krumeich, Christi Jones, Sara King, Row 2: Steve Richie, Jenny So- wards, Laura Endslow, Adam Burton, Doug Wiseman, Heather Healy, Norma Ham'son, Back Row: Matt Fomwald, Scott Maltman, Chris Mil- ler, Jeff Ray, Kathy Ellison. Hold that Note! First Edition singer, Angie Abate sings uThrough the Eyes of Love as a 5010 during the Christmas performance at the junior high gym. 113

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Scientific Sense! Mind Shively and Scott Edwards, freshman lab assistants for Mr, ODelK observe the distilled water maker to make sure that it is running well. ; . i f. I , Almost done! Eighth grader Lea Sulewski finishes up her shelving job. She helps in the library during her gym hour since she is unable to participate in Physical Education. Where is it?! Eighth grade library worker, Veronica Thanasiu, files cards to help organize the library. 115