Griffith High School - Reflector Yearbook (Griffith, IN)

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Musically in synch seniors Jerry Bandura and Dave Jaeger try to compose a song for the Stage Band during their IR class in the bandroom Independent. Senior Kevin Bollhurst an IR student in science, enjoys the freedom the IR class brings him in setting up his own research projects. Y-Teens-Back row: Anne Szweka, Becka Kounelis, Rose Mary Britton, Dorothy Miller, Sonia Trinajastich, Dawn Wicox, Michelle Brill. Front row: sponsor Mrs. Svzanne Lanfulusi, LeeAnn Kane, pres; Carol Kovecsi, vice pres; Pat Stevens, sec ' y; Sandy Hein, treas. 25

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A touch oftlass Students find legal tactics to skip class Escaping a 60-minute lecture either legally or illegally is something the majority of students try to do. Unfortunately, most methods are against school rules. Some, however, manage to miss class, and still obey the rules. These students are ones involved in the Distributive Education Clubs of America DECA, aides, I.R.’s (Individual Research), and students that have jobs to acquire financial aid. Mr. Ken Miller, sponsor of DECA, said, “In order to be in DECA you have to be in the Distributive Education class, and you have to be a senior in order to get out of school half day. Some of the benefits of belonging are they can participate in club- sponsored activities in the high school, they have the opportunity to participate in competitive events with students from other area high schools, they have the opportunity to receive awards and recognition in the business field and in future job interviews, employers are impressed if you are involved with the activities of business organizations.” Director of Guidance, Mr. James Garretson said, I think it’s a good idea that students can get out of school half day as long as they have a specific place to go.” “I’m trying to save money for college. Last year I went to guidance and told them I was . in need of financial aid so they scheduled me for a half day of school,” senior Mike Kuss stated. As an aide in guidance, junior Dia ne Konopasek said, “I like working as an aide. It gives me a lot of experience in secretarial work.” Ace Hardware has all your hardware needs Senior Mel Ryan stocks the shelves with light bulbs. President of DECA, she attends school a half day and works the rest. After answering phone calls and running errands senior Janice Frailey decides to get some of her own studying done. She is an aide in the high school office. DECA-Back row: Shelly Smith, Carol Pustek, Randy Fields, Mike Feczko, Bill Blankenship, Janice Bulla, Mara Wright, Kim Davis, Vicki Hunt, Margie Sexton, Dorthy Miller, Mark Rosa. Third Row: Sheri Berkos, Dave Keaton, Mark Koarik, Wade Blaker, Julie Metikosh, Debbie Howard, Sherry Mercer, Sharon Doc- tor, Annette Mayernik, Gail Collins. Second Row: Kathy McElfresh, Violet Sumner, Bren- da Good, Art Tedesko, Marybeth Girman, Glyn Farmer, Debbie Vaughan, Ron Lewis, Dave Randolph. Front Row: Denise Fullgraf, Sandy Kratovil, Joe Metro, Melody Ryan, Lau- ra Noecker, Kathy Griffith, Bobbie Dzurovcak. IR’4

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A little help from a sister and a friend. News Bureau chief, junior Joanne Verhulst works wi th Times Correspondences sophomores Jacob Verhulst and Bob Chambers. 1978-79 Panther Press-Back row: Jim Reyome, Jesse Rocha, Jeff Alexovich, Brad Houldieson, Jerry Engle, Tom Salzer, Patty Jacobs, Rich Underwood, Second row: Steve Bradley, Mike Bowman, Kris Wang, Val Green, Terry Jurevis, Keith Myers, Frank Stum, Front row: Jon Terpstra, Gloria Govert, Barb Turner, Vicki Krupinski, Ken Lenz, Debbie Sexton. Deadline, Tuesday 3 p.m. Most students are almost home, but junior Jeff Alexovich is here with his thoughts to gather for his story in the Panther Press. 26 Panther Press News Bureau