Gross High School - Heard The Latest Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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More than just notes A visit to the UN Med Center to observe cadavers, practicing C.P.R. on Dummy Annie , building miniature bridges, searching for Marianela and building a scale-sized house were all part of the academic program this year. It was shown that learning consisted of more than sitting in a classroom, taking notes all day. Gross offered a variety of courses for a variety of students. Whether one's interest was home economics, industrial tech, music, computers or the traditional math and English, there was a course to take. An honors program was also available in English, mathematics, science and social studies. Through this program, seniors could earn college credits. Juniors and seniors also earned honor points for these courses. Maura Cavanaugh '86 summed it up by saying, The academics of this school are top- notch. That's one of the main reasons I came here. Pam Trapani puts all her concentration into her artwork. She is shown working on a project for Techniques in Art class. academics X 9 5

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Invasion of the spacemen? No. It's jus Steve Lassek and Pete Gallagher work on an experiment. They show the pro safety equipment for working with chemicals. , Studying is a very important part of high school. Tom Mulhbauer is shown working intently on a test. S N QW Q i 1 Some girls in P.E. class practice C.P.R. on Dummy Annie . This program was new for sophomores this year. 9 4 academics

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s er s El fl X N Q Sister Janice Alfoldy's sophomores apply Greek mythology to modern times. Rick Eger- mier and Carlos Alverez work on their papers comparing Hercules to a modern hero. 5, Mr. Dale Schwalm finds innovative ways to interest students in reading, Mimi Floer- chinger introduces Frank Gilbreth, the main character of the book she read, Cheaper By the Dozen. 96fengllsh Sz communications 'im-Q.