Griffith High School - Reflector Yearbook (Griffith, IN)

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A lot of Beat the clock. The show is no longer aired but racing time is a commom practice in Typing 1-2. Senior Rob Alger practices to improve his speed and accuracy. Going through the cycle one more time At 6:25 on a hot August morning your alarm blasts. At 6:45 your precious little sister bursts into the room informing you that, “Mommy said if you don ' t get up this instant you’ll be late for school.” You tell her to go pby in traffic. Nine-year- olds are hard to take at this hour of the morning. Apathetically you drag your body to the shower. As you rinse the soap from your eyes, you keep telling yourself, “After this year I ' ll never have to go through through this again ...” As you pull away from the house, your little sister waves from the window. The one comforting thought you have today is that she has eight years to go. Naturally the parking lot is full. You maneuver your car into a tiny spot, located as far away from the school as you can get. You walk into your first day of school for the twelfth time. After the third try, you get your locker open. The bell rings. In five minutes you will be sitting in first hour. May I please have your attention for the morning announcements?” blasts over the intercom. You listen. Everybody listens on the first day. Your first hour teacher begins his No- talking-when-l’m-talking.-bring- (please turn to page 22) In the company of his feelings, senior Gene Siurek designs and paints expressing them. Gene uses his talents to help him through his drawing and painting class. Graphing with chalk is not as accurate as a drafting teacher would expect. Senior Dave Jubinsky realize the hassles teachers have graphing on the chalkboard. Grasping and perfecting the industry trade is offered in machine shop. Senior Marty Jacobs practices severing the pipe in an attempt to accomplish expertism. 20 Seniors

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Complicated it appears that way, but for junior Mike Schaller, it is a piece of cake. Mike, an aide for the office 6th hour and dittos office announcements. A lot Of Cl3SS continued Each class member is required to keep the egg with him at all times or hire a babysitter to stay with it. This project showed students the difficulties and responsibilities of parenthood. English mini courses last for nine weeks and offer a variety of curricula. Many juniors take the basic, such as beginning grammar and composition as sophomores and choose more enjoyable classes later on. English Literature, Great American Classics, Drama and Journalism are a few of these. Some, however, choose to continue with the basics as they take advanced grammar or composition. As students enter their junior year, they become more aware of the career possibilities. Some choose to specialize in music, art or physical education. The P.E. major is new this year. It requires two semesters of health and four semesters of gym classes. Many juniors find their second year of high school more rewarding. This year I’m picking up what I forgot before and completing my majors,” said junior Mara Wright, “I have more time for the classes I’m really interested in. However, there will always be some who wait until their last year of school to complete the required courses to graduate. Probes, forceps and scalpels are instruments used in Mrs. Carmichael ' s Biology classes. Many students by their junior year have dissected worms, frogs or pigs. Concentration and dexterity are just two of the elements of playing an instrument, for juniors Nancy Buikema and Donna Comer, members of the marching band. On the spot. Juniors Maureen Kuss, Lanette Hedges and senior Kathy Bradley learn the perils of teaching and leading a class during a panel discussion. 19 Juniors

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Sixth hour gym provides time for athletes, like senior John Sainato, to improve on their technique while receiving credit. Athletes establish their own program. Foods class provides the right opportunity to cure the munchies for senior Newton Campbell. Newton is one of a few males trying their hand in the kitchen. i Seniors 21