Elkhart Memorial High School - Monolith Yearbook (Elkhart, IN)

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In an Advanced Art class, Chuck Hayes attempts to correct the uneven shape of his pot by using a well-proportioned one as a guide. Working on her color studies project is Doris Griffen, one of about 130 students enrolled in an Introduction to Art class. Practicing in Advanced Speech class for the dramatic duo event for Speech Team are Lisa Sailor and Tonjia Miller. Who is your favorite actor? Alan Alda ee 6 cin caters ST 6.77% Bruce Lee . : . : 1.8% Eddie Murphy Prince Richard Pryor Burt Reynolds Tom Selleck John Stamos Sylvester Stallone

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Prince Peter (Robbie anes) steals Witch Zelda’s (Erin O’Hara) magic wand in a rehearsal for the October children’s show.

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Growth mixed blessing The 1984-85 school year brought many academic changes. Some teachers had busier schedules, with more students in each class. “Class sizes in the math department have been large for the past several years. The average class was a little big- ger this year, but the large class sizes were most noticeable in the ninth grade general math classes. Last year these classes had 15-20 students, but this year the average class had more than 30,” said math teacher Mr. James Mayes. In past years, few teachers had six full classes a day. This year at least eight teachers, inclucias English teacher Mr. Larry Pio, did without a preparation period. ‘Having six full classes a day caused a lot of strain, because there just didn’t ever seem to be enough time to get everything done. I ina myself work- ing a lot of late nights, too, making up for that extra hour. Teaching almost became a seven-day-a-week job.” What is your favorite subject in school? Art Business English Industrial Arts Math Science Social Studies Some classes ranged from freshmen to seniors, and this had a different effect on different people. J. R. Robbins, junior, said, “I think it’s an advantage for freshmen and sophomores to be in classes with the up- perclassmen, because upperclassmen contribute their knowledge and advice.” “T think it’s very neat. You get to make more friends who are in different grades,” said freshman Mike Wolf. A teacher of one such class, however, was not as enthusiastic. “Freshmen and sophomores do not have the attention span that older students do, and their in- ability to stay ‘on track’ could sometimes decrease the quantity and quality of the course’s usual requirements,” she said. A sophomores said, “It’s always a lot more fun being with the older kids, but, unless you are a freshman, you have to be with the younger ones, too. So far, it has been a great experience meeting all these new people and having classes with them.” Rochelle Gubi and Cindy Goss learn how to in- terview each other for Mr. Frank Catanzarite’s speech class. Bill Heath carefully sands the wood he is going to use for a project in woods class. Kim McGary and Stephanie Reich painstakingly mass the chemicals they need for their chemistry experiment. Physical education classes work together learn- — ing how to cooperate. In this case, ey get a tire from a tree. Mrs. Janet Hales suggests improvements for Kel- ly DeAnthony’s art project. Foods class proves to be very rewarding when the cook, Deshawn Hunt, is fond of pizza.