Central Catholic High School - Lance Yearbook (Lafayette, IN)

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This year 15 students participated in our DCE pro- gram. It was a system that allowed senior students to have part-time jobs during school hours. The students left school at 1:00 p.m. and went to their jobs at McDonald ' s, Penney ' s and other businesses that were involved in the program. The manager of the business sent weekly reports to school on the student ' s job per- formance. These reports were used as a basis for their quarter and semester grades. The students felt that working during school hours gave them experience in handling people. The DCE program was a boost to them because the experience they gained allowed them to be one step ahead of everyone else. The drafting class was under the supervision of a new teacher, Mr. Kevin Brettnacher. After the class had learned how to use drafting materials such as V, trian- gle and mechanical pencils, the work began. One of their first projects involved designing a rocket that would take an egg and transfer it from one point to another without breaking it. The class went on an excursion to Detroit to see how the old cars in the Henry Ford Museum were designed. While there, they also observed the suspension bridge and the tunnel under the St. John River. Because there were only six students enrolled in the class, students-teacher relationships were closer, and field trips were easier to take. DCE and drafting opened up new doors for student who wanted a vocational background. These programs helped the students get a glimpse of what their futures could be.

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Mrs. Duket ' s position as guidance counselor was very important to the students of CC. Slie was responsible for helping them to decide what career options they should follow and what classes they should take to prepare for that career. She administered standard tests, such as the NEDT to the sophomores and the PSAT to the juniors; she assisted the students when they registered for the college board test (SAT) at the end of the junior year. Mrs. Duket felt that the most challenging part of her job was keeping up with all the current information available to the students. I like my job, she said. I like the feeling of being needed by the students and I enjoy my friendships with them. Mrs. Duket and Mrs. Kremer, her assistant, dealt with personal problems as well as academic ones. They were always there to lend an ear to students who need- ed someone to talk to. Mrs. Duket and Mrs. Kremer scheduled field trips for interested students. Several people went on a tour of the Lafayette Beauty Academy. Other times, the gui- dence counselors arranged for representatives from dif- ferent colleges to come in and talk with the students. They also assisted the students in finding part-time jobs. A bulletin board in their office contained various employment opportunities for those who wanted the extra money. Both Mrs. Duket and Mrs. Kremer felt a sense of responsibility in helping students make major life deci- sions. Their constant help and direction allowed stu- dents to feel free to go to them when they needed guidance. guidance 85 ij»o „,M-,

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Opening Doors To The Future