Scecina Memorial High School - Scecinarama Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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O cr X 38 Academics nGUUords measured in Future Carrying loads of books up steps to classes and home, stu- dents had to find other kinds of rewards — without the cheer- leaders rooting for them or a crowd yelling. Preparing for life through career-related courses such as secretarial practice or comput- er math or journalism kept some busy. General business classes had practice in banking and economics classes tried simulating the law of supply and demand. College-bound seniors struggled with term papers, lab techniques, and advanced math problems. Teachers made doubtful progress through mountains of papers and did the usual complaining about late work and apathetic students. Yet two students, Mary Jo Rattermann and John White, did achieve National Merit Fi- nalist standing, while Mary Lakin won a city-wide essay contest and Paula Shikany, a VFW speech award. Many found scholarships waiting after graduation. Younger students tried to prepare for their SAT's by tak- ing special classes in the even- ing besides their regular sub- jects. Some slept through study halls and some classes too, but most realized that all the fringe benefits of high school wouldn't exist without the ever-present reality of the struggle for academic excel- lence. During open house Lisa Sabotin shows others the new cooking techniques she learned for bailing cookies in . Foods class. What is that cube root? asks Angela Reckley to herself as she puts a difficult algebra problem on the ' board in Miss Bowron's class. J

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Gethng involved sparks spirif Opportunities for service outside of classes came often for students, especially those involved in organizations geared for it. Lettermen had to be there for all games, even in their off-season, to hold the ropes and protect the gym floor. They also got involved as ushers for open house. Earning the letter itself demanded discipline and perseverance in athletics. Members of National Honor Society and af the Honors Program worked at open house too by providing refreshments, usher- ing, or by giving demonstrations for parents or eighth graders in classrooms. National Honor Society juniors became workers involved in cleaning the school be- fore graduation. Both they and the honor students had to live up to the principles of their constitutions by providing leadership and service in other areas. Student Council sponsored a dance for homecoming which was the best we ever had according to students. It was well at- tended and spirited. Irish Fair was their biggest project, in- volving preparation in the building of booths, soliciting prizes and workers, help- ing at the festival, and cleaning up. Father Tom Club representatives worked hard for the candy drive and kept it running smoothly, and also pitched in for Irish Fair. And not forgotten were those who worked quietly long hours on publications, meeting those ever-present deadlines and surprises. Managers for athletic teams, decorating committees, etc. all made the year a little more pleasant, adding spirit and life every- where. II STUDENT COUNCIL officers: rec. sec. Theresa Doan. cor. sec. Kathy Withem, vice pres. Man' Dixon, pres. Mike McNelis, treas. Pat Canganv, rec. sec. Kathy White. LETTERMEN'S CLUB: Bottom row: Kevin LaFave. John Kramer. Joe Gallagher. Jeff Erlenbaugh. Kenn Corcoran, Jeff Moore, Tim Hedricks. Pat Tunny. Pat Cangany. Second row: Mike Poetz. Pat Gardner. Chris Crabtree. Steve Crabtree. Jim Erlenbaugh. Chuck Heckman. Kevin .Armour. Jeff Weissenberger, Dan Wood. Third row: Jim Bell. Eric Johnson. Bradd Roembke, Bob Hull. Jeff Barras. Rusty Miller. Don Blackwell. Joe Logan. Fourth row: Tim McNelis. Mark Darragh, Rick Thompson, Brian Dew. Ke in Hutchinson, Chris Kirch. Rob Connor. Mike McNe- lis, Willie Hutt. Fifth row: Rick Stratman. Tom Sweeney, Tony Hofmann. Tom Gerlach. Rick Con- nor, Bo Hagist. Bill Cathcart. Mike Fleetwood. Sixth row: Pat Smith. Dan Mattingly. Keith Jones. Ke in Elmore. Mike Bewsev, Jerrv Newhart. Mike Fazio. Feature, Ser ce . cii% ities 37

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In deep concentration, Jim Cahill works steadily on a rough math worksheet, trying to get a perfect score. Academics 39