Griffith High School - Reflector Yearbook (Griffith, IN)

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One of the required high school classes is Health I. How to bandage wounds and splint broken bones are some of the things taught. Sophomore Lisa Imre checks her sketches and notes. Before the tests and labs, notes must be given. Mrs. Jacqulyn Oexmann gives notes to her biology class as their quick moving pencils take down all of the important information. A Slinky may be a wonderful toy for fun, but Mr. Howard Besch ' s physics classes use the toy for learning. The long spring helps senior Ron Pirau measure wavelengths of light.

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Familiar People Places From the ledge to the library, they offer sense of security T he ledge. Literally it may be defined as a piece of metal stretching from one end of the hall to the other. But to most the ledge holds a sense of familiarity. Year around students can be found strewn about the ledge, discussing the latest gossip or doing their homework. The cafeteria and its workers fall into this catagory. Every year the ladies return, ready to prepare the lunches. In the bathrooms students position themselves in their usual places to groom or gossip with friends. The college-bound senior may find the guidance office a familiar place. Here the counselors see that he is provided with the necessary information and applications to find the college of his choice. The library presents a peaceful sense of familiarity. Here students can escape from the noisy halls to do homework, research or reading. The courtyard is another spot where familiar faces can be found. Outside, students enjoy eating their lunch, gossiping or sunbathing. These places and faces all offer a unique sense of comfort. Without them, school would seem awkward. There would be no usual places to go and no familiar people with whom to talk. I know it’s in here somewhere.” Sophomores Mike Trivunovic and Amy Turner share lockers to save time in getting to their classes. Many students find it a real convenience.

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Hard Classes College-bound students skip dates to tackle physics, trigonometry S aturday night and most students are out with friends or dates. Meanwhile, the college-bound student can be found at home amid a pile of papers, trying desperately to solve that last trigonometry problem. After that, he goes on to tackle his physics and advanced composition. Hard classes may seem like a waste of time and extra expended brain work, especially when more enjoyable classes such as cooking and sewing are available. But, to a student who wishes to enter college, these classes can play an important role in the success of his years after high school. There is a variety of these classes which a student can take to sharpen his mind. For a student wishing a career in the medicine, engineering, or teaching, various types of math are required. A student may take courses in algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Science, a related yet very (continued on page 10) Just one more crystal.” Trying to weigh just the right amount of silver chromate in chemistry may be a trying experience but junior Chris Cioroianu seems to have it under control. Precision and accuracy are a must in Drafting Sophomore Don Karney concentrates on making just the right lines on his drafting projects hoping to get a good grade.