Findlay High School - Trojan Yearbook (Findlay, OH)

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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

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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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Writing is key focus This year the English department ini- tiated plans to construct a glass case to exhibit excellent student writing. Hope- fully a display case in the English hall will be in place in the near future. The teachers believe displaying writing chal- lenges students to strive to do their best work. An example of a student doing his best was Gordon Cooper. He was selected to participate in a writing contest sponsored by the National Council Teachers of English. Out of the 6,000 who partic- ipated, 700 were declared winners and Cooper was one of them. English teachers again were available to help students with their writing all periods in the writing lab. According to department head, Mrs. Judy Withrow, the faculty work hard to help students develop not only their writing but all their language arts skills. Starting below and moving clockwise, Rachelle Kretzinger acts as attendance clerk in Mrs. Je- anette Mathern's second period English class, John DeGennaro works intently on his home- work during Mrs. Janelle Busdeker's first period class, Stephanie Scarberry listens to a lecture in her second period class, and, Niki Swank, Brenda Williams, and Michelle Paluch listen to others while participating in a class discussion during their sixth period English class with Mrs. Mathern. The teachers are well qualified and deserve much respect. One common goal is predominate: they enable us to grasp the art of communication through litera- ture and the written word. — Stephanie Mathern 28