Stevens Mason Middle School - Mariner Yearbook (Waterford, MI)

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Mr. Hal Farah holds the attention of Maureen Nolan when he tells it like it is in block class. i- S! 4 I f.' Q' 'I Cf Is it possible Mr. Don Castle is trying to get rid of all those books? Mrs. Louise Rompf and Mrs, Marlene Struble don't appear to be too worried. Unaware, Jim Hoover reads, but Chris Wair- Paul Maguire, and Donna Theakston are caught in their daydreams. More than a dream, Miss Beverly Foco's predicament is very realf Where are the knights to rescue the damsel in distress? Mr. Larry Nepjuk and Mr. Arthur Linteau, where are you going? 17

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Language Arts, Social Studies Old, new worlds investigated Events of yesterday and today were stud- ied in block classes. Explorinq the past they searched for facts concerning the history of America. Examination ot the modern day World included a study of drug abuse, complete with a survey of part of the school. Papier rnache marionettes illustrated folklore, fairy tales, myths, and legends in puppet shows. Actors and actresses had their chance to ex- pound When English classes presented plays, and courtroom drama came alive in mock trials, to show the ways of justice. Plotting their escape? Mrs. Sarah Reabe, Mr. John Auger and Mrs. Marion Novess trace an exciting route around the world. Concern for social problems is shown in a variety of Ways. Canned goods, contributed by students for the annual 'n 4-its Goodfellow drive, are sorted in-to bas- kets by Mr. Robert Harper, Mliss Ann Boode, Mrs. Harriett Hoffarth, and Mr. Hal Farah. A bulletin board, reflecting students' views of the topics of the day makes an interesting backdrop for Mrs. Mary Jo Smith, Miss Mary Kroupa, Mr. James Matteson, and Mr. Gil Waters.

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Math, Science Men, beasts solve problems Learning how to solve equations and story problems, determine area and perimeter, cal- culate interest, and add money problems were all part of the mathematics skills students strived for. Ninth grade students had -a chance to de- velop individual tastes with a choice of four math classes, algebra, business math, modern math, and pre-algebra. Seventh and eighth graders continued their efforts to enlarge their mathematical abilities by obtaining a sound background. i The Worlds of matter, energy, and life Were explored in science classes. Studying different animals, life science classes examined the be- havior patterns of two active monkeys, and the physiological patterns of laboratory mice in mazes that students designed and built. Resisting the sales pitch is diffi- cult, Mr. Paul Lampkin discovers as he examines the pair of moon boots offered by Mr. David Heiple. Shelley Warner and Kim North investi- gate the mental reactions of Charlene, the Class B laboratory pigeon. 1 8 I Mad scientists. Mr. John Saum and Mr. Michael Miley might be experimenting with chemical substances for one of their diabolical schemes. Miss Judith O'Dea stands by with an ingenious safety mechanism, just in case. i 1-V 1 ' .1 it 'l,'Y?r! t ' ' f 3 W 3' E -'ft'