Bement High School - BIM Yearbook (Bement, IL)

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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

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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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s4 Step Sac 7cme Should I pick A or B, what’s the fifteenth ammend-ment? This is what goes through a nervous student’s head who is trying to pass the U.S. Constitution test in Government class. Doing worksheets, taking plenty of notes, and listening to American History teacher Kent Lefever say, “Quiet down PLEASE”, are all things to remember about History classes. “I really enjoy history classes because I’m interested in things like World War I and II and the Vietnam War”, said Junior Eric Zoch. “I also enjoy Mr. Lefever’s sense of humor during class, it really makes class more interesting and makes it go quicker”, stated Zoch. Mr. Arsman’s Illinois History class is the only social science class not taught by Mr. Lefever. Upper Right: Illinois History students Kim Nelsen and Matt Scheffer are anxious for summer. Middle Right: Junior Tammy Bobbitt works hard on her American History assignment. Lower Right: American History teacher Kent Lefever seems puzzled as he takes role. Upper: Junior Chris Webb talks to Ramona Wierman before American History class. 12