Bement High School - BIM Yearbook (Bement, IL)

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Safety 7 y ? Clang, bang, saw blades humming, engines running, some purring some sputtering. These are what Industrial Arts classes are all about. Shop classes not only teach the skills of welding, building, and drafting but also the responsibility of being safe while working in the shop. Safety is something Industrial Arts teacher Jerry Newlin feels has to be understood before any work is attempted in the shop. The first three to four days of shop class are used for discussing the rules of the shop and the safety rules. Running a safe and clean shop is exactly what Newlin has done at Bement. He hasn’t had a serious accident since he has worked at Bement High. “Shop classes have improved greatly in teaching skills and responsibility and how to use the tools safely”, said Junior Steve Porter. Most people in shop seem to want to learn instead of goof off which benefits everyone. Upper Right: Industrial Arts teacher, Jerry Newlin, calmly helps Senior Curt Fogerson. Upper: Junior, John Neidel searches for a wrench during shop class. Middle Right: Senior, Tim Gilbert, looks for the answers to make his engine purr. Lower Right: Senior Rob Dodge concentrates hard on his work. 16

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70fat'4, A lot more than supper! Home Economics has gone beyond the cooking and sewing routines and widened the horizon of home and family management to include nutrition, resource management, and other family-oriented courses. Home Economics teacher Ann Borelli remarked about her two separate Child Care classes which were back to back for the first time. “This is the longest preschool we’ve ever had; it certainly provided us with a realistic situation.” Senior Barb Gentry indicated how much fun it was working with the preschoolers. Gentry recalled one of her charges — Eric or Super Eric who, every day, had to decide who he was. He was usually Super Eric, of course. Management of Resources is the only required class that is taught in the department, but a lot of interest is drawn to the rest due to their practical nature. Upper Left: Mrs. Borelli assists her students in Child Care classes. Left: The real thing or not! Junior Greg Whightsil samples his “mean” cuisine. Above: Keeping a watchful eye out for preschool painters is a good idea as Senior Tiffany Harrison would confirm. 1C

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 u t, rive, Strive 76c 'Diattuice P.E., Drivers’ Ed, and Health are commonly taken classes and most students look forward to them when they may not look forward to other high pressure classes. Drivers’ Ed students are faced with detours, stop signs, and rear view mirrors as they begin to master one of life’s most necessary skills. “I was scared to death and shaking so bad I thought I wouldn’t be able to turn the key.” said sophomore Amy Moefield in response to her first time behind the wheel. P.E. is by far the most-looked-forward-to class at school where every- one experiences the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. “I like the variety of activities but because I am a freshman, I get stuck with stuff I don’t want.” exclaimed Freshman Scott Porter with a look of dismay. Health students are bombarded with deep topics. “I have learned more practical information than in any other class I have taken.” said Alan Phipps in a more serious moment. The classes provide students with important high school memories. Upper Left: P.E. class lounges around after a long tedious unit review. Middle Left: Sophomore Chuck Spry studies feveriously before a big Health test. Above: good answer”, replies Drivers’ Ed teacher John Harshbarger while teaching his class the fundamentals of good driving. Left: Mr. Lane explains his unit review while Mrs. Taylor and Mr. Airsman wait patiently. 17