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

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

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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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Studying honorably yields positive gaim To achieve all that is possi- ble, we must attempt the impos- sible— to be as much as we can be, we must dream of being more, quoted Honors modera- tor Sister Dolores. Leadership and service have always been the basis behind the Honors Program and the National Honor Society. The students involved are very cooperative, very good stu- dents in terms of scholastic achievements, commented National Honor Society moder- ator Sister Cecilia. National Honor Society members received the chance to investigate Indiana University and find out what the campus was like in real life. One hundred dollars was raised through a bake sale and dues to award to a freshman of Mr. Riley's choice. Induction of new members was the main event of the last semester. All members contrib- uted by making and serving re- freshments. Visiting Chicago's Museum SPECIAL DEMONSTRATIONS? Honor student Crystal Hudson and Mrs. Hamilton assist parents at open house. of Science and Industry was th highlight of the Honors activ ties. Along with attending pla and a gymnastic performanct Honors members maintaine their status both through aca demic performance and servict Open house tour guides ir eluded Honors members, and s did play hosts and hostesses. Honors members also assist ed with graduation and bacca laureate for the seniors. Money was raised for the tra ditional school gift and an ex ample in leadership was left fo others to follow. A good example of academi excellence was also set by th Brain Game Team. Three seniors and one sopho more competed against Arling ton's four seniors. Losing by a close score, thi Crusader team was unable t( advance into the finals. After continuous practicing some of the answers came with out really thinking about them observed several participants. They took time out for luncl afterwards. Everyone got i chance to sit back, relax, anc cut loose. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: Bottom row: Tim McNelis. Willie Hutt, Kevin LaFave, Jeff Kuehr, Annette Sage, Lori Shea, Mary Maurer, Robin Neidlinger, Crystal Hudson. Second row: Lisa Crapo, Cathy Torzewski, He- len Warner, Theresa Gin, Ruth Roeschlein, Barbie McAtee, Elaine Doyle, Janie Francis, Judy White, Tru- dy Schouten. Third row: Maureen Smith, Theresa Doan, Mary Dixon, Maria Fetch, Lisa O'Connell, Ann Feeney, Sue Leininger, Francie Koehl, Faith Griffin, Genny Sheehan. Fourth row: Chuck Heckman, Mary Jo Ratter- mann, Kathy Scott, Ann Skinner, Stew Sullivan, John White, Kariiyn Tretter, Don Renfro, Moderator Sr Cecilia. Fifth row: Steve Mescall, Dan Mat- tingly, Kevin Elmore, Can Gin, Tony Hofmann, Jim Sitzman, Gerald Ru- dolf, Mark Booth. Top row: John Kramer, Mike McNelis, Chris Crab- tree. Not pictured: Cindy Riley, Kelly Mc.Andrews, James White.