Findlay High School - Trojan Yearbook (Findlay, OH)

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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

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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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tarting below and moving clockwise, Ed Cab- tage and Tom Feeney work on a program as- ignment in Iheir first period computer pro- ramming class, Mr. Paul Langhals helps Fred erguson and Greg Koehl correct a program dur- ing their third period Computer I class, Julie Clemans finally finds the problem in her pro- gram during her third period Computer I class, and, Greg Fulton enters his program during his second period computer programming class. Computer education The head of the computer department, Mr. Paul Langhals, has three main goals for his computer classes. One is to utilize all program tech- niques so students will eventually be able to work on computer graphics. An- other is to have speakers talk to classes about opportunities in the computer in- dustry. He hopes representatives from different businesses will illustrate how important computers are in the job mar- ket. Finally, he wants students to have an understanding of basic language in order for them to advance to pascal since most colleges start computer students with the pascal language. With the existing influence of com- puters in today's society, taking a com- puter course is almost essential. With the growing need to un- derstand computers, I've found it important to become involved myself in this ever-changing field. — Eric Anderson 27