Berlin High School - Lamp Yearbook (Berlin, CT)

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Mr Kenneth Sherrick Selected Topics Algebra Home Economics Home Economics (horn 6k narmks) — the science ot home management as oi tood clothing, children, and budgets i foods and Nutntion — the study ot tood preparation and the processes by which tood e converted into tissue m Irving organisms and mstruc fional course m how to avoid tood poisoning ( Mrs Yukna' is this soup supposed to turn green after you add all ot the ingredients9') 2 Clothing and Textiles — the study of weaving and woven fabrics and the materials manufactured from these fabrics, students are required 10 manufacture their own clothes — (Uh. Mrs Dooms. I don't ever have to wear fhrs. do W) 3 Consumer Living — the ad ot stretching one's money supply m order to receive the most satisfaction from one's purchases a course requirement is completing a monthly budget (Mrs Paveiachek, I tin shed my budget for the month of January There s just one problem Where am I going to find a toto that pays $10,000 a week9) 4 Bachelor Survival — the science of learning fo live alone an instructional course m finding a place to live decorating it to fulfill one's living needs preparing meals, and selecting repairing and caring for a wardrobe (Do you think that ten cups of bleach is enough to take the spot out of my bright green sweater9) 5 Child Development — a study of the influence of environment and heredty on human development through the study of the growth of a ch J from conception to early chrfdhood. This course requires students to take care of pre-school age children during the second quarter (AN nght now it everyone wilt |ust quiet down we ll have cootues and mrfk — Coma on now kids please be qiaet I promise we ll hear a story if you do — Boys and girls I'm asking you nicety one more time — Look — I've |ust about had it1 Now please be quiet' Mrs YiAna' — Oo something to shut them up') Network of Numbers — WNUM While Joleen Polanski, Debbie Poppel, and Lee Chamberland figure out a graphing problem in Mr. Sherrick’s Selected Topics class, Paul Addamo, Tom Huber, John LaMarre and Mark Wicander confidently sit back and wait for the others to finish. Mrs. Emilie Yukna Child Development Crafts Mrs. Pamela Dennis Foods Cooking for a Crowd Mrs. Diane Pavelchak Foods Clothing Home Economics — 13

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Mathematics Math-e-mat-tcs (mathemat iks). the study o! number measurement and space Under this topic; arithmetic, algebra and geometry 1. Form I, II. and III — the study of basic number operations, a good way to avoid taking algebra 2 Algebra — the study of letter representations of quantities in equations; the reason many algebra students ask. “Why do we have to learn this stuff? We’ll never use it anyway1” 3. Geometry — the study that measures and compares lines, angles, surfaces and solids; ‘ Class, there are 142 theorems in this book, and I want them all memorized by Friday!” 4 Computer Math — the study of the use of calculators and computers; this course requires fine coordination (“You mean just hitting that button erases the entire program?'? Uggh'”) 5 Senior Math — the study of advanced topes in mathematics such as trigonometry. quadratic functions, and probability, a major reason why most seniors take Selected Topics 6 Consumer Math — the study of consumer problems where mathematical skills must often be applied; a course for those who can do math but would prefer not to. 7. Calculus — a system of advanced mathematical analysis, a course designed for mathachistic people l Mrs. Gail Bates Department Head Mr. Donald Bates Senior Math Algebra Mr. Martin Innes Geometry Algebra Mr Richard Kaminski Algebra Geometry Mr. William Riccio Algebra Geometry 12 — Mathematics

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I English We now interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to pnng you a special feature presentation BHS Elective Program Expands in order to increase student interest in the English program. the Berlin High English Department has been working hard to expand and to improve their elective program For an updated report on this situation. WENG sent correspondents to C-10. C-11. and C-6 to report on the classroom activities and to interview the students and teachers about the success of the program Here now is our Film Evaluation correspondent reporting from C-11 — I'm standing outside the door of Mr Slanley Bnttmg-ham s Film Evaluation dass After visiting the class several times m the past tew days I have found that students are genuinely interested in the course Enthusiastic discussions and debates on the merits of films is a vital part of the classroom activities Contrary to popular belief Film Evaluation is not a course in which students simply sit and watch movies Students are expected to view films critically and to be able to speak and write intelligently on the photography and editing techniques, as well as the acting and the plot of films Judging from the class size and from the comments of students who are taking Film Evaluation I would say that i$ definitely one of the most popular English electives oflered at B H S Now we will check in with our correspondent outside of C-10 to get a report on a new elective. Publications l One of the newest electives to be added to the curriculum here at Berlin High School is Publications The purpose of the publications class is to educate students in the basic principles of modern publications, including copywriting photography, and design Students use their knowledge to assist in the publication of the school yearbook as well as to create their own magazines In its first year of existence this course has proven to be extremely popular with the lunior and senior classes Students who have taken the course have commented on how much they enjoyed the new learning experience and yearbook advisor Mrs Mary-Ann Mikios, who is also the course instructor, is extremely grateful for the assistance that these students have given to the publication of the 1980 Lamp One senior said of this elective It's a very specialized course that is integral to the publication of the yearbook I definitely think it should be continued I learned a lot about what goes into publishing a magazine it was a lot of fun. but it was a lot of hard work, too These courses are a sampling of the many choices that the English department elective program at Elerim High has to offer There are English courses to suit just about every student s interests Department head Mr Ernest Spieler explains the program m this way Teachers are able to instruct classes in their specific areas of interest and proficiency Students are able to do more concentrated study in a given area and students are able to select courses that will fulfill their specific English needs and interests Mr. Ernest Spieler Department Head Mrs. Susan Blecker Modern Novel Mr. Stanley Brittingham American Literature Film Mr. Douglas Bond Composition Poetry Mrs. Christine Colaiacovo Creative Writing Composition Mrs. Gloria Frost American Studies Miss Sandra Martkowski American Studies 1A — English