Clarkston High School - Hilltopper Yearbook (Clarkston, MI)

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For Democratic Relations In The Universe Throughout our nation today there is a great emphasis being placed on learning the basic principles upon which the country’s history is based. More and more students are finding the need to put more history into their schedule in order to prepare themselves for the ever-increasing need of more leaders for tomorrow. Hence, students are encouraged to think before they prepare their schedules. Government, Michigan History, World History, and many more courses are offered and widely advised in the field of Social Studies. Social Studies not only teach the heroisms of the past but also our ancestors mistakes. Through this we should be able to prepare adequately for the future. Going through the procedure of placing a bill on the floor for debate in Senate are from left to right: Barb Armstrong, Janet Tisch, Diana Crites, George Durci, Jon Studebaker and Pam Lovejoy. Mr. Leigh Bonner Head of Social Studies Department B.A. degree Eastern Michigan University World History, U.S. History To learn the basic geographical, historical, and present day knowledge of our state is the principle on which Michigan State History is founded. Jeff Drake and Marsha Hoskins are learning the locations of earlier historical landmarks, so important in understanding our present day culture. Mr. Chris Neilson Kalamazoo College B.A. degree Senior Class Sponsor Communications Club Sponsor U.S. History, Problems, Government Mr. Bob Mills B.A. and M.A. degrees University of Michigan Student Government Sponsor World History, World Geography Mr. David Jones Albion College B.A. degree Varsity Club Sponsor Football Coach Basketball Coach Tennis Coach Michigan History i Mr. Bob Casteel University of Kansas B.S. degree Pep Club Sponsor Asst. J.V. Football Coach Freshman Class Sponsor Vocational Guidance

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Communication With The World’s People Mr. Don Lytle Head of English Department Olivet Nazarene College A.B. degree English Miss Janet Gabier Central Michigan University B.A. degree Ski Club Sponsor English Mr. William Smith University of Notre Dame Fordham University University of Michigan B.S. and M.A. degrees English and Latin Miss Nancy Mouw Western Michigan University B.A. degree Sophomore Class Sponsor French Mrs. Patricia Czarnecki Western Michigan University B.A. degree English Miss Donna Chilvers Central Michigan University B.A., S.A. degrees Debate Sponsor Junior Play Sponsor English As travel barriers are broken it becomes evident that better communication among people of the world is essential. But the means of communications are based on our knowledge of language -- its usage, and the highest obtainable level of its comprehension. By carefully directing the students in the use of our native language, the English staff adequately prepares us for such occasions. Thorough knowledge of the English language is a necessity for every student, thus the advantage of learning other languages is also an essential quality. The French department with its new and modern language laboratory, and our Latin department, offer students of foreign languages the best possible training. By learning the customs as well as their languages, students gain a complete knowledge of the country. With these combined qualities learning to understand other people is interesting and exciting. In the language laboratory, students are able to better learn the languages on one of the important nations in the world today-France. Using the facilities to their greatest advantage are: Row 1; Marlene Smith and Caroline Richmond. Row 2; Sue Munsee, Eric Lausten and Sue Hampshire. Row 3; Gary Bass, Brenda Shannon, Terry Powell, James Woodard and Fred Schwarze. Row 4; Sandra Smalley. Miss Laura Terry Texas Christian University B.A. degree Bowling Sponsor Y-Teens Sponsor Freshman Class Sponsor English Miss Lorna Wildon Michigan State University University of Massachusetts B.A. and M.A. degrees Senior Play Sponsor One Act Play Sponsor Forensics Sponsor English, Speech and Dramatics Performing skits for their own enjoyment, while learning the fundamentals of modern dramatics, provides entertainment and education to these members of the dramatics class: Rick Warren, Carol Hunt, Jerry Mercier, Paul Erickson and Ron Wood.

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Through Hard Work ... Today’s Successes Mr. Ralph Kenyon Head of Science Department Albion College B.A. degree Varsity Football Coach Golf Coach Science Club Sponsor Biology Mr. Bill Hanson Western Michigan University Michigan State University B.S. and M.A. degrees Freshman Football Coach Geometry, Physics Mr. David Skillman Head of Math Department Central Michigan University B.S. degree Senior Class Sponsor Algebra Mr. William Mackson Western Michigan University B.S. degree Freshman Football Coach Science Club Sponsor Biology Miss Roberta Green Michigan State University B.S. degree Gen. Math, Gen. Science Mr. Lee Hathaway Wayne State University B.A. degree Science Club Sponsor Chemistry Mr. Patrick Nowak Central Michigan University B.S. degree Algebra Mr. Gilbert Haven Central Michigan University B.S. degree Geometry The mathematics and science departments offer more than adequate provisions for a background in their perspective fields. Mastering these courses requires a student to have training in the use of the Micro-Projector, Baush and Lomb Spectronic 20s, Spectroscopes, Line Charts, and other specialized equipment. Science offers fundamental classes for aspiring students in our technical world. Biology, Chemistry and Physics are among the courses presented for the instruction of the high school students. Each of us will one day be involved in solving a problem through the use of mathematics. At Clarkston there are both basic and advanced courses offered to fulfill the fundamental needs of the mathematic student. At Left: While lecture is all-important in the teaching of chemistry, actually preparing and observing a chemical reaction is the best way to acquaint students with the many complexities of the subject. Observing the separation of a liquid from a solid by distilation, a basic experiment, are Vicky Robitaille and Jim Peloquin. Below: First year algebra offers students the opportunity to form a basic knowledge of systems of mathematics and their use. Mr. David Skillman prepares his class for new material by describing briefly the main objective of the lesson. Listening attentively to the new material being covered are, from left to right: Sue Peters, Margaret Keech, Sandy Brown, Charlene Rust, Virginia Luth and Carolyn Stierstorfer.