Carson High School - Carneta Yearbook (Carson City, NV)

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-Op School:- More choicer Sixth period rolled around again. Time to go home. That ' s the way it was for most students, but for some students that was where their day began. These thirty students were enrolled in Opportunity School. The number varies from week to week, said Mr. Harrison. Many students enrolled so they could work during the day and still attend school. Others go as a result of some disciplinary action. Some went because that was where their friends were. In Op School there were no electives, and the students had to take the same classes as regular students. Their classes were P.E., art, math, English, science, and a history government course. Op School students were not in- volved with any school sports because class time always conflicted with prac- tice time and game time. Even though the students couldn ' t participate in the games, they could go to any games or dances after 6:30. Op School teachers were Mr. Walker, Mr. Black, Mrs. Taylor, Mr. Harrison, Mrs. Rhea, and Mr. Waltmeyer. Mr. Black explained that Op School is considerably different from regular school. It adds variety to my teaching experience. All of these teachers along with the ef- forts of Mr. Pintar chief administrator for Op School worked to provide an at- mosphere conducive to learning for these students. Op School became another way that the school district tried to meet the many different needs of all students. by Robin Wright Kenny Williams and lames Collins wall quietly for class to begin. Mr. Harrison explains the last assignment carefully to Debbie Ballam. V p r 186

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We, the People what was Boys ' State, and for that matter, what was Girls ' State? Every year, sometime bet- ween late March and early May, State officials contacted the school ' s guidance office to begin the nomination process. Lists of all junior boys and girls were sent to teachers to chose who should go to State. Usually seven girls and eight boys were chosen. During their stay at State, held at Clear Creek, students found out first hand how state govern- ment runs. Field trips were taken to the Governor ' s man- sion, the Capitol, and the Legislature building for tours by State officials. While students stayed at Clear Creek, thev were split into cabins which represented make-believe cities. Most often the students were placed with others from around the state to get to know one another and experience working with strangers. The cities elected city officials and made up actual bills to be presented to the actual state legislature. One of the bills the girls ' delegation submitted was a bill proposing teachers take a minimum competency test, specializing in their area of teaching. Jay Hanses said, Looking back, we gained what we made of it. During Boys ' Stale Assembly. Bretl Bellard addresses a bill. — Photo courtesy of Lisa |. Tolda, Nevada Appeal Key State oKicials and politicians, like Governor Bryan, give speeches and ad- vice to State members. — Photo courtesy of Lisa |. Tolda, Nevada Appeal Pam Huntziner acts as Speaker Pro Tem- pore at Girls ' State Assembly. — Photo courtesy of Marianna Haun, Nevada Ap- peal Clubs Academics I85c

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Alex DeWolf hits the birdie over the net for badminton in his PE class. Erin Leahy reads a chapter inihe drivers ' ed l)()ol Mr. Kidder sits with students Jenny Jiles and Deborah Smerdon as they walcli PE students do archery, a two week program. 1:10 Today is not the day. You just don ' t feel like being part of the rush and dressing out, and then dressing again at the end of the hour. Maybe you can think of an excuse. The one about the fami- ly dog dying was used last week. Oh well, no use fighting it anymore. Maybe you can work oft the five pounds you gained last weekend. Hopet ully, this is the last year you have to take physical education. Did this sound familiar? Many students didn ' t like to dress out for PE. If they were quick think- ing, they could think of something before the teachers took roll. In PE students learned the fundamentals of different sports. Students had to work together and make the team work. During nice weather, students went out and played football and soccer. When the weather Billy Hayes gets ready to drive along with a tllm in drivers ' eci. fit to live, it to drive got bad, students had to play badminton and basketball. Students were required to take two years of PE. In the second year, they had to lake a drivers ' ed class for half a semester. During the course, a representative from the Depart- ment of Motor Vehicles came and gave the driving permit test. Drivers ' ed taught the fun- damentals of safety and driving. The course was valuable because if students paid ten dollars in the Finance Office, did the map project, and passed the test on driving skills, they could lower the cost of their auto insurance. It also gave them an opportunity to earn an extra half credit. PE teachers were Mr. Brooks, Miss Williams, and Mr. Kidder. Miss Williams pinpointed what had to be a problem for all PE teachers, I absolutely hate it when students won ' t dress out. Drivers ' ed teachers were Mr. McNutt and Mr. Padgett. Sixth Period