Findlay High School - Trojan Yearbook (Findlay, OH)

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It's important to take a business course because we learn how to organize. A typing course is im- portant because everyone needs to know how to type, whether it's for a college paper or a resume. — Jim Okapal tarting above and moving clockwise, Vince arajaz seems to be enjoying Mrs. Carol Black's )urth period Typing I class, Maureen Frullo .'views her recordkeeping assignment in Mr. lmes Musser's first period class, Lisa William- son takes a break from her second period short- hand class with Mrs. Nancy Compson, and, Brent Barchent tackles an assignment in Mr. Musser's third period accounting class. Business education Business skills are important for all stu- dents. While many take typing, other courses can be very helpful in most any job. Courses like recordkeeping or ac- counting can simplify an everyday task such as balancing a checkbook, along with other more complicated tasks at home and at work. The main goal of the department is to prepare students for the business world and teach them skills that will be of value both now and in the future. A feature this year was Business Ed- ucation Week which was held in De- cember. The week was designed to show students, parents and faculty the various courses in the department. Among the events were a typing contest, a breakfast for all business students, parents, po- tential employers and school officials, a slide presentation describing the curric- ulum and tours of the department. 25

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Active art department There are only two teachers in the art department, but they cover a wide range of courses. Mr. Dale Schmidt teaches the drawing, painting and advanced art classes. Jewelry, ceramics, advanced crafts and leather and fibers are taught by Mr. Bruce Patterson. A major project within the department is using a computer to create graphic art. Another highlight for art students is par- ticipation in the annual potters Olympics. A new project being developed is the construction of an art gallery. This gal- lery will be located outside the front of the auditorium near the south lobby. To help raise funds for this long-term goal, the Crafty Critters art club sold hearmuffs this year. Our art department has much to offer those interested in art. Starting below and moving clockwise, Ronda May poses for Mr. Dale Schmidt's seventh pe- riod drawing class, Lance Hanners sketches in Mr. Schmidt's ninth period art class, Shayna Wirt begins to weave a basket in Mr. Bruce Patterson's third period leather and fibers class and, Tony Weaver works on the potter's wheel in Mr. Patterson's third period ceramics class. The art courses I have taken let me use my creativity to my best advantage. Through different medias and techniques I've learned to express myself freely and in many different ways. — Lori August 24

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I've been in drama for three years and each year is different, but I love being on stage. Who knows maybe my name will be in lights someday. — Meg Volkmer Students involved Students in the communications de- partment are involved in many groups. The debate team hosted its own tour- nament December 4 and 5; Trojan T.V. broadcast numerous games and special events on C.T.V. 3; and the drama and thespian clubs put on their annual plays as well as senior one acts. The drama students also held work- shops for the junior highs to emphasize stage make-up and techniques for im- promptu speeches. They also performed special holiday programs for different occasions. The department also oversees morn- ing announcements, the Blue Gold, the Trojan, the speech teams and the lighting in the auditorium for school events. With the participation of the students and the experience of the teachers, the communications department is one of the best any school could ask for. Starting above and moving clockwise, Trei Lane and Andrea Simpson study for a test in Mrs. Barb Gebhardt's first period studies and com- munications class, Shawn Dulaney and Ann Mattingly discuss a homework assignment in Mrs. Gebhardt's fourth period speech class, an Jason Roush prepares himself for the role King George the II during Mrs. Gebhardt's six period acting class. 26