LaSalle High School - Lantern Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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Students participate I in the real world I Today ' s educators have recognized the importance of preparing students with actual hands-on experience. This often involves venturing out to partici- pate in community activities or jobs. Many cooperative programs have been set up to serve such a purpose. Co-ops allow kids class time for academic re- quirements and also training and or ex- perience of holding a job. Stephanie Hannah claims, DECA helps me to see what it ' s like to be involved in the busi- ness world. The home economics de- partment also offers courses such as Family Relations and Child Develop- ment, geared towards educating the youth in life skills, giving them a better chance at success in the future. Teachers, sometimes, do not have all the answers. When this rare event oc- curs, many choose to call in a qualified person to speak to the students. This gives a student the opportunity to seek answers to his or her questions. Accord- ing to Mr. Bognar, They have insight A genius here at LaSalle? Maybe we shouldn ' t go that far, but Dennis Zmys certainly showed great talent when helping develop plans for mov- ing the South Shore station to the airport. Since when is Calvin Thomas a minister? How long have Penny Wachowiak and Tom Stevens been an item ? This wedding was actually part of the Family Relations class taught by Mrs. Linda Lizzi, the purpose being to show how an actual wedding is run. and experience on certain subjects. Peo- ple who are experienced in a particular field can greatly help students. Other times, students are asked to speak to different groups in the commu- nity. On Martin Luther King Day, the Black Culture Society participated in ceremonies at the Century Center. Two students from LaSalle, John Klawiter and Kathleen Gorman, were asked to represent South Bend at a state wide student congress in Indianapolis against the use and abuse of drugs. Some choose to join in activities not related to school. There are church groups or volunteer work. Students and teachers alike are taking part in the 1987 International Summer Special Olympics at Notre Dame, giving their time and energy to help those less for- tunate. Others pursue hobbies or spe- cial interests. Participation in activities in the com- munity can help round off a students education, not only in an academic sense, but it can help them realize their capabilities and potential for success. — Kathleen Gorman Mark Kubiak is learning first hand how to build a house. Every year the Building Trades class builds a house which is then sold on completion. 28 Academics Community Interaction

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What In The World What do jazz band, honors English, and trigonometry have in common? a. notes b. freshmen students c. noth- ing How much homework does the average high school student get? 1. 1-1 2 hours b. IV2-2 hours c. 2-21 2 hours Who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo? a. MacArthur b. The Duke of Wellington c. Lord Baltimore Approximately what per- cent of the incoming fresh- men of the class of 1987 are graduating? a. 85% b. 65% c. 45% Answers: i o P H Unless the high school is deliv- ering solid teaching and learning for all students, not much else matters. — Dale Mann Operating a computer is a big part of Inten- sive Office Lab. Having already done the difficult part, Patty Brien waits for the printer to hand her a hard copy of her endeavors. Academics c)n Division

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Robert Blakey, a professor at Notre Dame and member of the chief council for the house selec- tion commitee for presidential assassination, in- forms Mr. Disler ' s class about the Kennedy assas- sination. Speakers often help students comprehend a difficult concept. I I Jason Pynart and A.D. Jackson teach these kids the greeting that will get them through life. At the same time they are learning about children and their behavior. I I Academics Community Interaction t II