Granite Falls High School - Pilchuck Yearbook (Granite Falls, WA)

Page 10 text:

Seven period day is depressing by Tom Bergan The seven period day is the biggest change in 1987, affecting students and faculty equally. This change was brought about for a variety of reasons. Class offerings such as physics, journalism, and Advanced Placement English were not possible in six periods given the limited staff. These courses enable GFHS students to compete in the harder courses offered in colleges. Donaldson feels there is at least an extra hour before and after school spent preparing for his classes. He doesn’t like to prepare for six different classes because it cuts into his weekend time with his family. He agrees with Foss that there isn’t enough hands-on time. “It offers more classes that we didn’t have before,” said sophomore, Trisha Hansen. Wendy Mason, who teaches English, said, “It’s .. more homework, less time in class, and it affected the whole schedule!!” The seven period schedule in effect adds two teachers to the staff, thin- ning out overcrowded classrooms. Although Principal Jack VanVleck would prefer to have six periods and two more teachers, he feels the seven periods offer a more economic solution. “Most schools our size state-wide have seven periods,” said Van Vleck. Some teachers, such as Jim Foss and Chuck Donaldson, vocational teachers, are not in favor of the change. Foss doesn’t like the shortened periods because, “there isn’t enough hands-on time.” He says e has 23 percent less class time than last year, and there aren’t enough projects made because of the shortened periods. a lot of work, but at least this way the high school can offer the courses other schools do.” Rich Bates, who teaches English and art, would rather see quality art work than a quantity of available classes. He noted that the shorter class period makes more, homework on weekends if not done in class. On the other hand, he thinks it gives the kids a study hall, and “that’s great.” To one junior it means “... more homework, less time in class, and it af- fected the whole schedule!!” Some students try the ‘ignore it and it will go away approach.’ “I forget about the last period and when I remember, it’s depressing,” said senior, Sharon Platt.

Page 9 text:

Top Left: The Old Granite Falls High School presently the Middle School was built in 1936. Top Right: Students skipped class to decorate for Homecom- ing. In 1964, their theme was “The Magic of Laughter.” Above: Marie Louise Loga, a 7th grade teacher at Granite Falls in 1921. Loga was 20 years old. Bottom Left: In 1969, our players were honored for keeping high spirits, so was Ti”, our mascot who always attended our pep assemblies and games. She’s still around helping out with the cheerleaders today.

Page 11 text:

Near Left: Jim Cook takes Tim’s camera and photographs the photographer. Bottom Far Left: Chris Chadd sleeps during Mr. Howell’s lecture. Top Far Left: Mr. Howell takes a break. Bottom Right: Joseph Sellars overly ex- cited about Geometry.