St Stephens Academy - Academician Yearbook (Port Huron, MI)

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Mimi Herrick completes her assignment as she diligently Stapling posters of historical significance seems to be the project of Greg takes notes from one of the colorful history pictures. Duva. Here he tacks up the famed picture of Patrick Henry at Williamsburg. “Everything off the desks!” Mr. Robert Sheehan has that menancing expression as he delves into his file to sur- prise one of his American history classes with a quickie quiz on the Constitution. 19

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Social studies mold responsible, alert good citizens Seniors learn to appreciate their country Realizing the future depends on today’s youth, the seniors endeav- or to see in their study of United States History and American Gov’t, how it helps to solve difficulties of the present in the light of the past. It is from these experiences that man has learned how to improve the way of doing things and how to form better decisions in the future. In Economics, the seniors study the problems that make up their daily living, the vital issues of National Income, and other economic problems which face the individual and society as a whole. These courses aid the student to understand world progress and gives them an alert mind. “Which ad is best?” In the economics class, Marion Johnson tabulates the results of a poll of the best television commercials. Each member hopes intently that his ad will rank first. President of the Senate, Ignacio Cardenas, demands order of pros and cons concerning the proposed bill. After curb- from the floor as he proceeds to conduct the discussion ing filibusters with the cloture rule, the bill passed. 18

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Bill Wilson studies intently his beloved slide rule as he records the answer. Joseph Tokarski and Paulette Giammarinaro check to make sure that Bill’s figuring is correct. The trig class attempts to speed up its accuracy readings on the slide rule by tests. Students take avid Trig and Physics give challenges toSeniors During the last year in existence of St. Stephen High, the curriculum did not falter because of the small number of pupils. Science and Math, being so important in the future of college-bound students, were main- tained at the same pace as in other years. Sister Harold Marie present- ed interested students the principles of Physics and Trigonometry. With the help of such visual aids as the overhead projector, she made these subjects come to life for the last graduating group of our school. In class, those skills important for college were stressed. Students became proficient in the use of the slide rule and of logarithms. Atomic structure in regards to physics was very important. Those who attended these classes will be thankful for them when they go to the university. Sister Harold Marie gives Bill Wilson a few pointers as he on force. Sharon Zimmer carefully reads instructions for strings a five wheel pulley which is part of an experiment Patricia Stimmel who is intrigued by a single wheel pulley. 20