Franklin High School - Almanack Yearbook (Livonia, MI)

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xi: Livonia city officials greeted Seniors from all community high schools labovel as they arrived to take over city omces for the day. Mr. Hellier fbelowl found class attention diverted to WXYZ cameramen setting up their equipment to cover the schooI's primary election. James l. English Chairman Social Studies Harry Avagian Gerald Cullin Ronald Hellier Norman Lane Hotchkiss Michael G. Hughes Peter Kokenakes Sylvia Morningstar of i ,J we

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www Mr. Rotrock's Physics course included a unit on distance measurement, Charlie Wiggins checked out his findings. Cindy Quinn and Marilyn Miller ignited chemical interests. cience Department accents better learning methods Modern trends extended to the Science Department with the introduction of more beneficial methods of independent study, more effective use of lab time. Biology led the way as it took over the hall show- case exhibiting displays to entice a curious mind. A kynograph, recording response of a turtle heart sub- iected to different stimuli, caught the attention of many an inquiring student. Also new in the Biology depart- ment was a unit accompanied by films to explain the eFFects and dangers of hallucinatory drugs. Chemistry and Electronics renovated their depart- ments and made major improvements. Students were able to choose not only their lab modules, but also their areas of exploration. Physics added to its department a leniency allowing high achievers to experiment with proiects keyed to their individual interests. he--' QF If 2. g . ,k Q , ,. .Vkfzar fs Mr. Peterson explained a biological concept. William E. lively Chairman Science Department David Danes loren Farrell James Mayer Mary A. Murray .lerry A. Peterson Donald M. Rotrock Glynn W. Scanlan Daniel J. Tighe lno picturej Douglas A. Warren

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Mr. McFarrand eased Linda Maynard's worries over grades Iabovej. Wallace banners decorated one booth during the spring-time primary elections. Mr. Pode fbelow rightj helped students figure out confusing schedules. 0065 Current crises challenge, ocial tudies acts Current Events had a fresh connotation in Social Studies this year, as staff and students directed common attention to the national elec- tion and other vital events of the hour. For example, two new classes got under way second semester, both organized with student help. Minority Group Relations used current media, individual consciences and ethics as learning devices. Community Services gave credit for serving in such community proiects as recreation, medical aid, tutoring. The old stand-bys - American and world his- tory, government, geography, economics, socio- logy, psychology - also remained available. .4svv Donald R. Nicholson Dominick Paris Ronald Pode Mary Ann Pollock Allan Treppa