Harold L Richards High School - Golden Year Yearbook (Oak Lawn, IL)

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IIB Student life was built around the academic courses offered at Harold L. Richards High School. Pupils were allowed to se- lect from a wide variety of subjects. More choices were avail- able to students as they progressed through the years of high school. Seniors were allowed many more electives than were the freshmen. A good portion of the students lollowed the recom- mended college preparation courses. Other studdents elected courses which would enable them to seek immediate careers. Many students worked very hard duringthe year for a vari- ety of motives. Some students set their goals towards college admissions, scholarships, or membership in the National Honor Society. Others were interested in art awards or home economic honors. The pressure of academic success became stronger as students neared the completion of high school. Seniors were es- pecially conscious ofgrades and awards. Changes in the curriculum proved to be worthy of their ex- pectations. The English and Science Departments were especially Successful in their revisions. ACADEMICS

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i' .K , Am 1 l ' f V.-' x ' . r r vt 'K ' 1 'i. ,stiff r ' by Z0 I I if f Ron Wasielewski experimented with Cray-pas and chalk on ai sl-cctcli. Inter-class communication was practiced in art classes. Art students contributed posters and also illustrated characters for many classes. Mrs. Huss, the Campus art teacher, believed this method was valuable to the curriculum. Students worked this year with a new substance called As- phaltum. It was used for drawing, and its difference was that once a line was drawn. it was there permanently. No changes could be made. Art classes also tried the method of working to music for relaxation. About seventy students participating in art class this year: twenty students were in their third and fourth years, and about fifty were in their first and second year. This year's events in- cluded a tour of the Haggar Pottery in Dundee and entrance in the Scholastic Art Competition. Totem designs proved lu be an interesting subject hir Kathy' Laatz who was wood burning. if Art Department fl , ' ll Sharon Geisler. Stephanie Crowlmrst. Sharon Terpstra. and Terry llardie painted imaginary landscapes. Mrs. Morrison guided -Indy Walilstrom as she made paper niaehejewelry. 33-2 . Y - nh , wr, ,. -13 4 'S V-,