Berlin High School - Lamp Yearbook (Berlin, CT)

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Academics ac-a-dem-ic (ak'-e-dSm'Fk) adj. abbr. acad. 1. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a school. 2. Relating to studies that are liberal or classical rather than technical or vocational. 3. Pertaining or belonging to a scholarly society or organization. 4. Scholarly to the point of being unaware of the outside world. 5. Based on formal education. 6. Formalistic; conventional. 7. Theoretical; speculative; I took an academic interest in the thought of stealing the car. (John Knowles). — n A student or teacher, ac'a-dem-i-cal-ly adv. The atmosphere in the Media Center is conducive to serious study and research The special choir prepares for a performance Photographer Don Paris has good reason to be proud of his independent study program project. 24 — Academics

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Industrial Arts Industrial Arts (in-duStr6-el arts) the technical skills used in industry, especially as subiects ot study in schools 1 Drafting — a study ot basic draflmg tools and equipment, drawing techniques and conventions, geometrical construction, blueprint reading, revolutions and shop processes ( Take the vertex ot a 26 degree angle and scribe oft tour equal parts ' Mr Recor. how do you scribe a vertex'’ ) 2. Graphic Arts — the study ot letterpress printing, stripping, plate making, process camera work, photo composition, and off-set press operation, a basic knowledge of spelling is helpful ( Mr Pasco, how do you spell “congratulations'’ Don t tell me to look it up in the dictionary again' ) 3 Photography — the study ot the history ot photography. cameras, lenses, tilm development, and printing and enlarging pictures, not recommended lor students who are atraid ol the dark, requires students to spend time in the darkroom developing pictures ( No. don't turn on the lights! ) 4 Power — the science ot power and its various sources ol energy; an instructional course in the workings ol automobile engines and other auto components, use ot tools, machines, and equipment to repair cars, and an indepth study of and experiences in sophisticated automotive diagnosis and repair involves shoo work on cars with automotive problems ( Mr Bauchman. was l supposed to tighten all the bolts? ) Mr Michael Bergeron Electronics Power Mr Saverian Torino Department Head Mr Roy Bauchman Power Mr. David Pasco Graphics Photography Mr Robert Poglitsch Metal Drafting Mr. Robert Recor Drafting Architecture Industrial Arts — 23

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Mary Lipetz waters the plants in the Horticulture class. Sleepy Dan Precourt hopes that Mrs. Miklos will not notice him in the back of Publications Class. In English, students work hard on a composition assignment. Free to Choose As in network programming, variety is essential to education The variety ot elective courses provides students the opportunities to explore diverse and interesting areas of studies Although it can be argued that electives detract from the three R's of basic education, these courses actually enhance the quality of education that is offered Popular electives such as horticulture, humor, child development. computer math, sociology, and humanities round out students' high school education Not all education takes place in the scheduled classes The independent Study program is available for students who wish to further investigate a topic In this program, students work with teachers outside of a class in a field of study which they have selected This gives more flexibility for students to learn new material unrelated to classwork As a whole, both the elective and the Independent Study program have proved to be extremely successful More students are becoming interested m the programs that the school has to offer, and this has enabled Berlin High to improve its quality of education Acodemics — 25