Kennedy High School - Invictus Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

Page 39 text:

Computer Club The computer club, sponsored by Mr. Joseph Locascio, is a successful club. The club was started in November of 1986. The students are able to utilize the computers during study periods. They go mainly during first, sixth, and se- venth periods. The students can work on their projects or homework, Monday through Thursday, on Apple or Tandy computers. There are programs avai- lablethat help them with their homework, for example, word processing P.F.S. for the Apple computers, P.F.S. Write, basic Cobol, and Pascal. There is software that helps sharpen the skills in reading, spelling, vocabulary, English grammar, mathematics and typing. On Friday club members can play educa' tional games like Word Attack, Spell Itl, English Examiner, and the Millionare Game. 1. Jennie Wong works on a word processing project. 2. Mike Silanskis writes a program. 3. Mr. Locassio explains a new software pro- gram to Robert Castro and Joan Russo. 4. Matt Warzeka asks Paul Freeston for an ex- planation. 0 I'

Page 38 text:

34 Advanced Mixed Chorus The Kennedy Advanced Mixed Chorus is made up of some of Kennedy's most talented people. Each year the chorus performs at Christmas and spring con- certs. At Christmas time the chorus per- forms at the Art Institute of Chicago, Christopher School, and also here at Ken- nedy. In the spring the chorus performs here at Kennedy at an evening concert with the concert and jazz bands, To join the Advanced Chorus first one year of Beginning Chorus must be taken. In Beginning Chorus, sight reading, key signatures, and note values are taught by the choral director, Mr. Woodrow Hill. Participating in the Advanced Chorus re- quires the member to give up after school time for rehearsals before concerts. In ad- dition, members participate in the annual fund raiser, usually an M 8: M sale for the organization. The 1987-88 officers are: Gwendolyn Douglas-President, Valerie Hudson-Vice WM President, Tanya Shelby-Treasurer, Jen- nifer Jacksinik-Secretary. -......, 9 2 3 I' Pictures, 1. The soprano section practices their music for ' the Christmas concert. 2. Mr. Hill helps bass, Rodney Bankston, with a solo. 3. Mr. Hill explains a difficult part.

Page 40 text:

1 3- fel C.VV.T. The Cooperative Work Training Program is designed to help prepare a student for gainful employment upon leaving their formal education. Students have a period of class and work a half day at a job. The teacher and the employer grade the student. The employer grades the student on the job performance. The course gives the students a chance to begin work while finishing school. The Kennedy work-study coordinators are Carol Dye, Edward Knapp, Andrew Janiak 5 --.-- , ,,,..-A and Michael Pagliaro. They find jobs for students, visit stu- dents and employers and make sure that grades and reports are properly prepared. They also teach the classroom peri- od of preparation for work. Pictures: 1, Estella Mendez works at Studio 2001, a contemporary clothing store 2. Magdalina Alverado works as a bagger at Jewel, 3. Brian Woods moves a piece of millwook at Rayner and Renn Scott a supplier of specialty lumber products. it N . T 's v I i acl Una-emu-an-.guy