Bloom High School - Bloom Yearbook (Chicago Heights, IL)

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Whether it he a classical Creek or Roman oration or a suspenseful mystery story, Bloomites enjoy the facilities of three well- stocked libraries. All the resources are or- ganized in an easy-to-understand manner and each student is assisted in choosing his selec- tions by both hook reviews and the knowledge ofthe librarians and their assistants. From the onset of their high school careers, students are faced with the responsibility of writing book reports, term papers, and es- says. The quiet atmosphere of the libraries is conducive to a student's understanding of the ever-expanding world of knowledge. ee' fTo the leftj Librarian Mrs. Meliza assists student in choosing the correct word as he leafs through the pages ofthe massive dictionary. fBelowj Mrs. Aprati works diligently at typing out the index cards. Spending hours before the Iypeuxriler, she is responsible for typ- ing all library materials and assisting in fling. ei. fflbovej Mrs. Klingler, librarian, looks somewhat as- tonished at having her picture taken while she goes about the laborious routine of carding books. KTO the leftj Head librarian, Miss Haworth, assumes one of the less difficult of her tasks in checking out a book for another studious reader.

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, ella, si, W 11y ee .I '- 1 '14 5 time 111 Shown above is Lynn Stogentin and an- other student helping care for children during Child Care Classes. f To the rightj Vincent De Laurentis, Ed Zentera, and Selma Pancake look on as Barbara Kloss corrects an error made on her typing pa- per. Typing is another 'vocational course offered at Bloom. Provide Practical Experience Who said practice makes perfect?-Vlfhy, any Bloomite seeking a profitable and successful career or vocation. The most modern equipment as Well as the knowledge of prohcient instructors are combined to make the vocational courses both educational and interesting. With brush or screwdriver in hand, the vocational students seek to improve their abilities by broad- ening their interests i11 some Well-chosen field. Prospective elec- tricians, for instance, find an understanding of science an in- valuable part of their studies of currents and conductors. Tomorrowls business World will be dependent upon these young applicants who combine their talents and skills with an understanding of the public and its needs. I To the rightj Mrs. Rezabel: helps fo Ann Butitta find the solution to a problem in office machines, one business course offered at Bloom. I7 if i 'S

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Social Studies Broaden Interest In this troubled world, a clear understanding of its peoples and their problems is of infinite importance to- ward the betterment of international relations. Such Widely-varying topics as cultural influences on the United States and the governmental analvsis of other countries are discussed with precise detail in Bloom's social studies courses. Through the expert guidance of their teachers, the students' awareness of international tensions is sharpened. fimerican History students Ileft to rightj Terry Tozrle, Kathleen Mis, and Paula Canali observe classmate Richard Bushno as he ,points out an area of historical importance on the map of the United States. up v. K- .T 19 Psychology students fleft to rightj Gerry Szeszol, Thomas Kuhn, and lean Capho demonstrate perception techniques. fTo the leftj Clifford Myers presents his point of view during a debate in Personal Family Living class. Other debate students are fleft to rightj Barbara Cole, Robert Brooks, Ber- nard Lee, and Judy Abraham.