Garrett High School - Aeolian Yearbook (Garrett, IN)

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Again this year, all three Health, P.E. and Math Departments were headed by Mr. Richard Capin. One of the major accomplishments of the Math Department is the addition of a second computer. The advantage of a second computer is that more students can get the opportunity to learn to program it. Mr. David Neal taught the course and had 28 juniors and seniors complete the class. The prerequisites for the course are Math department adds second computer Algebra I, Geometry and personal typing is being recommended. The Health and P.E. Departments were in charge of teaching students how to stay fit and then actually being healthy. Many gym students participated in various activities such as; bowling, playing basketball, hockey and volleyball. In the health classes, students were taught CPR, how to take a pulse and what to do in many emergencies. TOP LEFT—Kenny Walter practices dribbling the basketball during gym class. MIDDLE LEFT—Health student learns the importance of good hygiene and first aid techniques during health class. MIDDLE RIGHT—Lori VanDerbosch and Jody Kendig combine hopes of finding the solution to a computer problem. LEFT—Terry Curtland discovers that typing skills are almost as important as programming skills during computer class. bate HEALTH, P.E., MATH 29 ‘Sitti

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Fine arts students set, reach high goals The Fine Arts Department at GHS this year has established a new level of achievement for future years. The choirs were involved in many solo and group activities which went to contest and placed at a high level of competition. Choir students have had exposure to all styles of music from jazz, vocal and pop to classical music. Thanks to dedicated Miss Margaret Buttermore, the choirs are greatly improving over the years. In the art field, the students are becoming more involved and really producing nice work. Art students, throughout the year learn how to sculpture, paint and draw the hard way. An art exhibit was a major event which most art students participated. The drama end of the Fine Arts Department put on the productions ‘‘Inherit the Wind’’ and ‘Little Mary Sunshine’’ which the student body enjoyed. Jeff Lyon won the John Philip Sousa Award for his outstanding musical accomplishments during his four years in band. Junior Greg Siples was presented the junior Tri-Kappa Band Award. es Z at TEE 28 FINE ARTS TOP RIGHT—Mrs. Nancy Feagler presents the Tri Kappa Band Award to Greg Siples as Jeff Lyon receives the John Phillip Sousa Award. FAR LEFT—Dan Custer adds final touches to his painting. MIDDLE LEFT—Ron Wilcoxson, Phil Tschebykin, Mike Colgate, Jeff Lyon and Doug LaLone sing a vocal Valentine to Teri Miller. ABOVE—Sherry Hicks prepares her clay to be made into a masterpiece during art class.

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English, science departments offer basics The English, science and social science departments offer the basic requirements for graduation as well as extra classes for those students who plan to further their education. The english department offers a fourth year of english called Research, which helps students learn how to use a library properly and how to write term papers. The social science department offers a choice of government and psychology or economics and sociology to seniors. The science department requires one class as a minimum. A student may take Applied Life Science, Practical Biology or Academic Biology. For the more serious student, Advanced Biology, Chemistry I and II and Physics is offered. ay TOP RIGHT—Melinda McFann and Sheri Mock test the effects of different chemicals during science class. MIDDLE—Debbie Atkinson, Tim Grossman, Chris Owen, Tom Miller and Max Miller celebrate Christmas during their english class. 30 SCIENCES