Okemos High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Okemos, MI)

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Cyclops Lives! The bird died in ’79 but its spirit carried on in ’80 in the form of the Cyclops. The “unblinking eye” looked at issues of the “80’s,” including Equal Rights, Draft Registration, Abortion, and the school attendance policy. The work of Jim Bredeck and Roger Carvey was praised by experts at a statewide school journalism seminar. All in all, Cyclops has really been worth-while for those who put it out; and we hope that the “unblinking eye” has added a little light and perspective to O.H.S. MEMBERS: Anne Graham. Roxana Issari. Aneil Mishra, Jim Bredeck. Roger Carvey, Richard Bigelow, Mark Burzyck, Don Devercaux, Caroline Daniels, Susen Hollensen, Ken Ferres, Kai-ann-Ho, Shelly Mehrens, Jon Sparks. Scott Warnock, Bryon Wildenthal, Eric Williams. ADVISOR: Mr. Collar 23

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The. International Thespian. Society The Okemos High School International Thespian Society began its 2nd year with a troupe of 30 students. The Thespians, sponsord by Mrs. Kendy, attracted people interested in all aspects of the theatre. Their first project took place at the Fine Arts Festival where they sponsored “Be a Clown” Day. Members of the troupe taught children make-up techniques and demonstrated the art of mime. With the purchase of a button-making machine, the troupe hopes to sell buttons to other clubs and organizations in the future. MEMBERS: Kate Edgar, Richard Bigelow. Jeni Gifford, Eric Rassmuser Diana Cherryholmes, Kathy Swartz. Suzi Wright, Tom Hutchinson, Howar I.ovy. I.isbeth Freed, Julie Wetherell, Paige Joseph. Nick Wang, Julie Mermel stein. Pat Hillberg. Jeff Williams. Suzi LeGoff. PRESIDENT: Esther Spaetl V. PRESIDENT: Ruth Rome. SECRETARY TREASURER: Cindy Swartz

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Griisse aus Deutschland! This year’s German Exchange Program involved fifteen high school students from Germany, and two parent chaperones. While here in Okemos, they stayed at the homes of students who were currently studying German. In between the nightly partying held in their honor, they were introduced to bowling, horseback riding and the famed American ‘cheap flick’ MOVIES! (After the influence of ‘Animal House,' their going-away party was to the theme of TOGA! TOGA! TOGA!) Attending the classes of O.H.S. helped them to view an American school system — and gave our interested students first hand knowledge of the German language. The highlight of their visit w'as a trip to Toronto, Canada, via Niagara Falls, where they toured the city and science museum. In honor of their last night in Okemos. a progressive-pot luck dinner u'as held at the various homes of the students, ending their exciting stay in America.