Clarkston High School - Hilltopper Yearbook (Clarkston, MI)

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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.

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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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The Future Depends On These Efforts. Mr. Eugene McCurdy Head of Commercial Department Western Michigan University B.S. degree Business Math, Typing Mrs. Mary Lee Jervis Western Carolina University B.S. degree Office Skills, Typing Mr. Rog er Thompson Central Michigan University B.A. degree Varsity Baseball Coach J.V. Football Coach Ski Club Sponsor Junior Class Sponsor Typing, U.S. History Miss Beverly Corts Tavlor University B.S. degree Medics Club Sponsor Typing, Bookkeeping Mr. Art Pappas Central Michigan University B.S. degree Shorthand, Typing Mr. William Dennis Head of Industrial Arts Department Western Michigan University B.S. degree Senior Class Sponsor Industrial Arts Mr. Harvey Schroeder Central Michigan University B.S. and M.A. degrees Junior Class Sponsor Industrial Arts Commercial courses help students to learn, understand and meet the business world of tomorrow. These extra curricular courses are offered to students who want to enter the commercial field of business — as secretaries, stenographers and other types of occupations which require office skills. The student acquires his office skills through the use of modern equipment and up to date methods of teaching. But utmost to remember is that through his knowledge of these crafts he is more than well aware of the mechanics of the business world. It is the purpose of the Industrial Arts courses to provide the proper training for students in the mechanical fields. Clarkston’s shop facilities, comparing favorably with any in the country, are used to the greatest advantage. Importance in these fields cannot be overstressed, as the world rises on the shoulders of the industrialists. At Right: One of the basic fundamentals that every student should know if he is to better succeed in high school and college, is the art of typing. The first year typing students are given extensive training in the proper use of the typewriter to prepare them for second year training. Below: Wood lathing is only one of the vast industrial activities that are performed daily in the school shops. Larry Martin is caref ully adding the final touches to a chair leg as John Maier and Raymond Rust watch intently.