Silver Creek High School - Silver Leaves Yearbook (Sellersburg, IN)

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- Pu e is year.Mr.Larr Mary and aeycholog gen yea ' f age, one h ' right is Jol 24 , onptity'iaw h JV I Being a father can be exhausting, especially in fathering uflour child Yolanda. Paul Brinley, junior, experienced fatigue acting as a parent for Mr. Mattoxts psychology class. The students were required to carry their ten pound babies for one week, which counted as a test grade. Social studies mentor 'on the job' 16 years Teaching at 8.0. for sixteen long years is no small accomplishment. Mr. Richard Mattox, US. history and psychology teacher, has achieved just that. Mr. Mattox began his college education at I.U. in Bloomington, majoring in history, and has a minor in psychology. His teaching career started as a student teacher at 8.0., and afterwards, he stayed on at nThe Creek? Both Key Club and student council are spon- 80red by Mr. Mattox. tTve sponsored them for about two years. Due to the lack of participa- tion, though, we couldntt have Key Club last year, said Mr. Mattox. ' Mr. Mattox, the son of a Baptist minister, is a native of Indianapolis. He has traveled Southern Indiana extensively during his childhood, due to the occupation of his father. The social studies instructor lives in Charlestown with his wife, Donna, and three children: Kristin, ten; Kerri, eight; and Kimra, 81x. In his spare time, Mr. Mattox likes to read historical novels, and occasionally plays golf. When questioned about his opinion of 8.0., he stated? Silver Creek's a good typical middle-class school? BY SHERI MCMANUS

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Showing their winning smiles, and greeting voters, Keri Miller, sophomore, and Anne Gaines, sophomore, assisted by Wallace McGray, former West Clark bus driver, direct, inform, and encourage voters who are in need of . The 85 election year was unlike any other! The seniors who attended Mr. Mike Crabtree,s government classes encountered a real change in pace. Topics of class conversations were rather different because of the many changes brought about by the election. These changes included the first woman candidate to run for a presidential spot in politics, the oldest president ever to be re-elected, and the fact that most of the students in the class will soon be eligible to vote. A few of S.CYs seniors had already reached the voting age. When asked how they felt about being able to vote, women in politics, and how they covered the material in government class, Karen Millman, senior, replied, llI really enjoyed being able to vote because it really felt good to be involved. I think having a female candidate is a Election year brings out new voters assistance at the polls on election day. w ,9. M 2w, ,1er good idea and Mr. Crabtree really covers everything in detail? Joe Dickerson, senior, stated, II was really proud to be able to vote, and I think Mr. Crabtree is an excellent teacher. I have no ill-regards with a woman running for office, and if she is qualified, I would consider voting for her. Mike Crabtree, government, and economics teacher, commented, le like to see my students begin to feel more comfortable when subjects come up dealing with the complex issues that face our country? liWe all have a right and a responsibility to exercise our franchise as a voting citizen. Itls my goal to help students understand this role better, so that they see their participation really counts? he concluded. by: Paul Brinley w ray :2 V;

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- gist..h.mme.::e- A , .. Working on their ever-popular research papersll, are seniors, John Grogan, Tim Wimsatt, Chris Capps, and Joe Sachleben in Mrs. FulcherTs college prep. English class. Each student was required to turn in a written paper, containing at least eight pages of body copy. English Department gets a shot in the arm with a course of College Comp. In the mist of this S.C. ltalel is perhaps one of the most important academic elements - English. English is the most universal language in the world today! The big addition for this year was a college English composition course concerning the writing of essays. The class is instructed by Professor Millard Dunn, a college professor from Indiana University Southeast. Many area schools have had this program for several years. The benefits from the course are that it counts as three college credit hours. The class consisted of seven S.C. students and nine from Henryville. It was offered to all seniors who had achieved a itBll average, costing $152.50 to participate. When asked about her feelings for the class, senior, Libby Coale, replied, uI think itls a good idea because its different from any other class that you can take in high school. I also feel that it helps prepare you, and give you some idea of what college will be likell,