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

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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.

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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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Exchange Students Trade deas Exchange sfucierzts, Nancy Buxton and Olav Ranrisala, parlicipatea' in the Amer- ican Field Service this year. Here they are shown zvorlfing together in the li- brary on a project for one of their classes. Nancy tool: part in the summer A.F.S. program Io Germany and Olav is cur- rently representing Sweden here at Bloom. Being Bloomls A.F.S. student to Germany was the most inspiring and rewarding experience of my life. I realize now the importance of world peace and the vast number of obstacles that must be overcome be- fore it can be attained. Wliile participating in the A.F.S. program, I lived in the small, typically German town of Oelde. As I became a part of the Meis family, we spent many hours sharing customs, ideas and problems. I soon learned that most Germans don't care to talk about one of the world's most controversial topics, Berlin. Although I found life in Germany difficult in many ways, I grew accustomed to it quickly. I took Germany to my heart, and in the two months I gained a second family and a second home. What greater experience could there be? Walls together, talk together Oh you peoples of the earth Then, and only then Shall ye have peace. Exodus Being an A.F.S student here at Bloom has been a wonderful experience, and I have had a most en- joyable year, which I will never forget. I live just outside of Goteborg, the second largest city in the ulsand ofthe Midnight Sun, Sweden. I go to an all-boy school, which is relatively small compared to Bloom. This impressed me very much. I have an older brother and sister at home and my father is a sea-captain. This year, during which I have lived in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paulsen, whose son is a junior at Bloom, I have worked, had fun, and even Htwistedw with you, and I have truly enjoyed every minute of it. To conclude, I would like to say that I have en- joyed my visit, and I shall always remember Bloom.