Bement High School - BIM Yearbook (Bement, IL)

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I lr2 4«tcC Science: “That’s gross; I’m not gonna touch it.” “I will; oh cool.” “You’re so grotesque. I think I’m gonna get sick.” “Oh don’t be such a baby. You have to disect to pass.” “Maybe if I close my eyes I won’t have to look at it.” “How will you see the frog, Dummy?” “I don’t know.” A typical scene in the Biology room during the disect-ing chapter. The science classes: General Science, Biology, Chemistry I and Chemistry II, all taught by Thomas Hensley, covered such material as light, heat and energy to physics, organic chemistry and nuclear science, a class that is no doubt “UNLIMITED.” Math teachers John Wingle and Diane Benzek weren’t limited with what they covered in General Math, Practical math, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Advanced Math. “I think that the Math Department here at B.H.S. has prepared me well for college,” stated Lori Bowen, a fourth year math student. She added that, “I also believe that studying limits in Advanced Math (a weighted course) will help me in Calculus at college. Upper Right: Math teacher John Wingle furthers the sophomore’s education in Geometry, a second year math class, as Amy Moefield looks on. Left: Dianne Benzek, Algebra II, Practical and General Math teacher, writes the scores of a previous test on the hoard for the view of her students. Above: Freshmen Matt Shaeffer, Tara Wright, Tiffany Schnierle, Benji Lietz, and Theresa Martin take time out of Biology to enjoy a break in the action. 10

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SttuCeafo t7a£e 7 l ‘Ttfax Most people take French classes to learn a different language. Even though there is a small number of students taking French 3 4, they are some of the top students in this school. There was a change. Usually the French Club goes to Chicago to either a play or musical, but instead only French classes were allowed to go. They went to see a musical, then as usual to the art museum. Afterwards they ate at Le Bordeaux, a French restaurant. They had their choice of two different kinds of chicken or fish. Most of the students chose chicken in mushroom sauce. There was a good reaction to the dinner. Then, not breaking any tradition from past years, the students took a little time to do some shopping at the Water Tower in Chicago. All in all, the students enjoyed the trip to Chicago, and hope that they will be able to continue in future years. Junior Angie Phillips, who visited Europe last summer, said she takes French partly because she someday wants to return to France and be able to carry on a conversation. She also added “I hope to enrich my study habits when I go to college.” Top: Madame Gaigalas cracks a joke as usual. Middle: Cory Shumard enjoys the dinner at Le Bordeaux in Chicago. Bottom Left: David Hardwick writes on the board as Mrs. Gaigalas instructs him what to write. Bottom Right: Kathy Hensley asks a quesiton about the map while Eric Hamilton looks for the answer. 9

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“The Science Department here is very interesting. In Chemistry I, we do a lot of experiments, which means getting out of doing classwork,” commented sophomore Kathy Hensley, daughter of science teacher Thomas Hensley. Many students feel they learn as much if not more in science than in other classes. “Biology is a fun class. I would have to say that disecting frogs was the best part, though,” stated Eric Jarboe, a sophomore. “Mr. Hensley is a really good teacher; he knows what he’s doing,” he added. Not only do science and math students learn about “school stuff,” but also about life and their future. That is something that the students, faculty and administration can be proud of: “Taking it to the Limits.” Upper Left: Senior Sandy Woolley, Chemistry II student, impatiently waits for her gelatin solution to corode for her peanut-brittle experiment before Christmas vacation. Left: Junior Chuck Slagle gets ready to sprinkle water on a puzzled Mr. Hensley. Above:Sophomores Steve Thompson, Eric Jarboe, and Laura Fuson try to get out of proofs by laughing at Mr. Wingle’s jokes. 11