Robert F Munroe Day School - Reflections Yearbook (Quincy, FL)

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Choosing an Elective, Not a Crip Course, Isn’t a Cop Out — It’s a Challenge Elective courses are often thought of as an easy grade in- volving minimal work. Howev- er, as many students find out, it’s more than just a convenient entertainment between first and second period. While most other classes educate us about the world, our past, and the basics for possible careers, elective courses are geared more toward individual talents and interests. For artistic people who wished to enhance their talents, Art was the obvious choice. Mu- sically inclined people who en- joyed singing and productions brought their talents from the shower to the school chorus, where their singing was enjoyed at Christmas and May Day pro- ductions. Creative journalistic abilities ranging from reporting to picture developing, were ap- preciated on the Paw Print and Journalism staffs. Computer Programming was offered for people who enjoyed modern technology . The main attrac- tion of electives was that they involved things people enjoyed doing. Electives were far from easy “crip-courses” because tal- ents were important. We were doing something we liked learn- ing in the process. During sixth period computer class Tanny Santos puts the finishing touches on his personal data program. Elective Courses , 153

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P.E. can mean more than just developing skills and body building. Jason Layard joins the paint crew to improve the weight room atmosphere. An afternoon power failure means good and bad news for Mrs. Ford’s typing class, there's no typing hut there are no fans either! Tuesday is always Time magazine day for Coach Wilders Current History class. The latest discussion centers a round the military threats in Honduras. 152 W Academics

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154 £ Clubs Being in a club was a part of many students’ lives, and with membership came responsibility. Clubs kept students busy both on and off campus, either hand- ing out food to the needy or play- TOO SPICY TO BE HOMOGENEOUS ing Bingo at the Nursing Home. Being a part of a group provided students with the opportunity to meet new people at a district meeting or help serve the com- munity. £• Jn preparation for yearbook Thursday, Dianne Spooner, ohanna Gumanis, and Karen Hayes put finishing touches on the Spin The Wheel sign for the parking lot.