Eisenhower High School - Introspectus Yearbook (Saginaw, MI)

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28 A H $ in psych department generates new enthusias Photo by Jennifer Hinkston Mr. Jerry Dalek prays he will make it through the day. “I enjoy teaching psych. I'm dealing with people.” These were the sentiments expressed by Mr. Jerry Dalek as he took over the psychology department this year. Mr. Dalek taught Introduction to Psychology which gave students a .glimpse at psych and at themselves. Peer counseling was again a part of the curriculum at Eisenhower. Students in peer counseling tra eled to Mackinaw Middle School talk to the kids about drugs, values suicide, alcohol, tobacco ant divorce. Mr. Dalek said that the stu- dents weren't there to provic answers to these problems only te present other options. by Jennifer Hinkston Making last minute changes, Julie Hock prepares her presentation for students at Mackinaw.

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First year for Ike business computers The Eisenhower business curricu- lum had an innovation this year; a class of business computers. The courses included word processing, data processing and data entry. Stu- dents from both Eisenhower and MacArthur could attend. The classes were small, but the students benefit- ted by this. As their teacher Mrs. Bette Peterson could pay more atten- tion to them. by Mike Willsie 21

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Students experience In the Home Economics depart- ment, new ideas were expresse d and new projects were attempted, under the guidance of the instructor, Mrs. Mary Douglas. Highpoints of the year included, the Child Developement class's an- nual children's Christmas party, with a visit from Santa Claus. The Family relations class took a trip to the Saginaw Courthouse to witness a civil marriage ceremony. The Consumer homemaking class fashioned chefs hats and construct- ed child activity books. Springtime was celebrated in the Foods and Nutrition class by preparing a for- mal Easter dinner. Valuable experiences were gained throughout the year, as stu- dents learned many lessons concerning their futures. by Jenny Larsen , Above Left: Students work diligently to prepare their class assignment. Left: Students began their next project.