Bement High School - BIM Yearbook (Bement, IL)

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 Classrooms Are Scenes of Learning The French classes spent the first half of the year studying French grammar. The second half was devoted to reading the literature of France. During the year students frequently used the French language laboratory. The second year class is shown enjoying a game of French word cards, a welcome break from the daily studies. English IV classes spent an entire semester studying and putting into practice good speech habits. Here Mary Daugherty is demonstrating the proper use of visual aids during a speech. Second semester classtime was divided between English literature and a basic grammar review. In addition to the day-to-day class assignments, about every ten days themes on various topics were due. English II classes devoted the first semester to studying grammar. During this time a book review was due every six weeks. Jim Lamb, while giving an oral report, is using a map to point out the route taken by the men of the KON TIKI. The final semester, sophomore students read the classics, IDYLLS OF THE KING, JULIUS CAESAR, SILAS MARNER, and TALE OF TWO CITIES, in addition to a variety of short stories.

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They Guide Us in Our Activities For the past three years, MR. DON DRAIN has headed the mathematics department. Mr. Drain, who is also the head basketball and track mentor and advisor to the B Club, received his mathematics and physical education degrees at Murray State College in Kentucky. He enjoys camping, hunting, and fishing in his spare time. MR. NORMAN WARPENBURG teaches science and mathematics and is advisor to the science club and the Junior class. He graduated from Eastern Illinois University and now takes postgraduate courses there in the summer. In his spare time he tinkers with antique cars and constructs remote-controlled model airplanes. MR. GEORGE TERZIAN teaches boys physical education and driver's education. He is head football coach and advisor to the Sophomore class. It logically follows that his hobby is sports, particularly football. His outside interests are music and literature. Mr. Terzian takes summer courses at the University of Illinois, his alma mater. MISS MARY LOU GISINGER teaches the girls physical education classes and also works many hours coaching the cheerleaders and advising the Girl's Athletic Association. She graduated from Illinois State Normal University. Miss Gisinger spends much of her time swimming and water skiing. When she is on dry land, she enjoys dancing and cars, especially Fords.

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Our Curriculum Offers Varied Subjects Our social science classes include World History, Geography, American History, and American Problems. These classes acquaint us with the events that have shaped history and with the geography of countries that has influenced their role in international events. Bob Woolridge, in a World History class, is pointing out important dates on a time line. The proper preparation of food is just one of the subjects covered in home economics. The girls learn to use modern equipment such as a rotisserie on which Patsy Burton, Judy Allen and Mary Medaris are placing a chicken. In addition to food preparation the girls also study sewing, dress design, personal care and family living. Industrial Arts encompasses two basic fields that prepare boys to follow a vocation. The metalwork and woodworking shops are equipped with modern machines that enable the students to follow the latest developments in industrial procedures. The advanced students construct projects of their own choosing. Industrial Arts boys, Wayne Zoch, Jerry Pendlay and Bill Thornton are using the new milling machine.