Richmond Heights High School - Yearbook (Richmond Heights, OH)

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1t makes learning nore interesting i RICHMOND SAMPLER Sliding Around This project was very beneficial to me, because it helped me learn to use the library for educational pur- poses, said Mike Gasser. Mike and Mesha Adkins worked together on this classroom project. The project was present- ed before an eleventh grade English class. The project was on novels. The two made slides illustrating the novel Salems Lot. Mesha and Mike received good grades on their display of the novel. The slides photographed in Richmond Heights summarized the novel. Mesha said I liked the project because it was easi- er than a book report. A Little Wet It was a challenge I always wanted to meet, but I wasn ' t ready for, says senior Mike MacLellan. The chal- lenge he ' s talking about was the making of his waterbcd. Mike takes an advanced wood working class taught by Mr. Mervar where he is able to make most anything he desires. His waterbed was one of his favorite projects along with being the most expensive, with the total cost adding around $200.00. Mike ' s time was very limited and he was very busy doing odd projects so it took him around 5 months to make. Mike feels It suits its purpose. CREATIVE PROJECTS New Ways 57

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Making things easy. Mrs. Marge Torok is in charge of the new xerox machine, located in the high school office. The machine helps everybody, as it usually is in constant use. academic alternatives Either Modern or Traditional Teaching Styles Either xerox the paper or write it on the chalkboard is the decision teachers now have to make. Of course, most of them would choose to xerox it because it is much easier and convenient. Even though this type of machine has been around for some time, it is finally being used in most schools to duplicate assign- ments sheets or tests. Before the xerox machine, the ditto machine, which was awkward and messy, was used. Besides, pressing a button was much easier than using a crank to dispense the paper. The xerox machine also prints clearer and more legible copies. Computers are now playing a major part in the business world, so the schools are teaching their students how to work them. Soon, business will be using word processors instead of the typewriters. Teachers use computers to schedule the classes, print out report cards, and average out grades. The schools bells are also run by a computer. Watching Macbeth on television gave me an excellent idea on how life was por- trayed in Shakespeare ' s time, stated senior Fred Buck. With one of the video cassette recorders, it is possible to tape current television material related to class- room studies. This aid will prove to be very beneficial in the future education of students. — R.S. A . ..- K Expanding for the future. Computers have be- come more and more popular among the students. As the members of the class increased, so did the number of computers. Watching the tube. Dr. John Beale and other teachers use the new Video Tape recorder to help in their classes. Being able to watch the classic stories instead of just reading them, proves to be beneficial to the students. New Member. Sophomore Jim Lineweaver is a new member in yearbook. In the future he will be using the newest and latest techniques and machines in the production of a yearbook. 56 New Ways

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You arc there. Mr. Bill Orban explains the importance of the Mediterranean sea for transporta- tion during the Ron:ian Empire. Mr. Orban uses visu- al aids such as maps and lectures as teaching tools. academic alternatives Either Live in the Past or Come of Age Either put your head up or get out, is another popular phrase expressed by a teacher. Lecturing is one of the oldest ways of conveying material to the stu- dents. Many students find that this meth- od is very monotonous, so putting their head on the desk is one way of coping with this. Lecturing is a way of learning, so there is NO way of getting around it. Writing homework material or questions to be answered on the good old fashioned blackboard is still being used in our classrooms. There are many alternatives to this, but white chalk ends up to be the easiest and fastest way. The use of maps to point out different events in different countries helps the stu- dents visualize the event happening around us. Even though maps are old fashioned, it enables the students to see instead of imagining what it is, explains Junior Keith Willkomm. No matter which way you look at it, old fashioned ideas and traditions will be around, and be part of the teaching tech- nique. Whether it proves to be the most beneficial way of teaching or not, it will always be used until something new and exciting is designed. — R.S. General Information. A basic fractional multiplica tion problem is explained for freshmen in General Math by Mrs. Nora Paul. Aside from General Math, Algebra 11 and Geometry are also taught by this sec- ond-year teacher. Proper procedure. Tenth grade college prep English students listen as Miss Anthony explains the format for the research papers. Each student was required to complete one seven-page paper each se- mester. Point, counter point. A short story in senior English provides a good discussion topic for Mr. Schneider ' s class. Bringing forth many different viewpoints from individual members creates a healthy and enjoyable learning atmosphere for all involved. 58 Old Fashion